Electronic Dance Music is projected to grow from $10.17B in 2024 to $19.17B by 2033 — with live events driving 55% of that growth. As capital flows into festivals, venues, and catalogs — and ownership consolidates among major operators like Live Nation, AEG Presents, CTS Eventim, and Superstruct — decisions that once belonged to promoters may increasingly sit inside portfolios.

We break down the shift in 7 steps:

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