Record Concert Revenues.. At A Cost

12/30/05
. (AP) Powerhouse tours by the Rolling Stones, U2 and Paul McCartney helped drive concert ticket revenues in North America to a record $3.1 billion in 2005, even as the number of tickets sold declined for the third year in row.

Fans purchased 36.1 million tickets to the top 100 concert tours, compared with 37.6 million in 2004 and 38.7 million in 2003, according to Pollstar, the industry trade magazine. The average ticket price for the top 100 tours rose to a record $57, compared with $52.39 in 2004, Pollstar said.[see full story to find out who made what and how much it costs the fans] - Click here for the Full Story

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