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Deep Data Cuts: Below Pollstar’s Top 100 Tours, Part Three – 2024 Ticket Sales and Price Growth vs PY 

Welcome to Part Three of our Deep Data Cuts focusing on what happened below the 2024 Top 100 tours (101-1500). This week we surface the artists with the most year-over-year growth in avg. tickets sold and avg. ticket price. 

Top 15 Artists with Explosive Ticket Growth in 2024

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Ticket sales is the power index for artist performance and growth, and Pollstar data confirms overarching growth in average tickets sold in 2024 for the Top 1,500 touring entities. (Refer to Part One of our analysis HERE). For the artists ranked below the Top 100, the ones listed below showed the highest growth in average tickets sold compared to the prior chart year. Leading this surge was Max Pezzali with a staggering 31,617 increase in tickets sold, demonstrating the enduring appeal of his nostalgic Italian pop-rock hits.

Close behind were Siddhartha, the indie rock sensation from Mexico, and Sabrina Carpenter, whose star power and catchy pop anthems captivated thousands. Emerging stars like HARDY and Fred again.. brought their unique flair to diverse audiences, while fan favorites like Morat, Melendi, and Carlos Vives continued to dominate in Latin music. Veteran bands like Alice Cooper, Incubus, and Caifanes proved their staying power, showing how timeless music connects across generations. This growth underscores not just the strength of live music in 2024 but also its ability to unite fans globally, celebrating artistry in all its forms. 

Top 15 Artists Fans Paid More to See: The Biggest Ticket Price Growth of 2024 

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You know an artist is reaching new milestones when fans are willing to pay more for the experience of their live shows. As highlighted in week one of this series, 2024 saw a significant rise in ticket prices, despite an overall decrease in the number of shows. This shift underscores the growing demand for high-quality performances and the unmatched value fans place on these experiences. Leading this trend was Sabrina Carpenter, whose ticket prices soared by $83.81, reflecting her rapid rise in pop stardom and a loyal fan base eager to see her perform. Van Morrison and Jelly Roll also saw substantial growth, , a sign of their broad appeal to a diverse fanbase.

Rising stars such as Fred again.. and Kehlani demonstrated their ability to command higher prices with unique performances and innovation in their respective genres. Latin music legends like Pepe Aguilar, Natalia Jiménez, and Ivan Cornejo further showcased the global appeal of regional sounds. Other fan favorites, including ATEEZ, Pablo Alborán, and Weezer, also saw significant increases, cementing their position as must-see acts. This upward trend in ticket prices highlights not just the power of star performances in 2024 but also the value fans place on the emotional connection and memories created through live music.  

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