UK's live entertainment industry hits new highs

Sector takes record £17bn in revenues last year as analysts predict further growth for 2018The West End debut of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, mega gigs including U2 and Guns N’ Roses and the return of Star Wars helped propel the UK’s live entertainment sector to a record £17bn in revenues last year.Growth will continue this year as the UK’s live economy – which ranges from cinema visits to attending music and arts festivals, sports events, and live tours