Concerts discovery service Bandsintown has released its 2025 ‘High Notes’ report, based on data from 8bn events, 100 million fans and 700,000 artists on its platform.
Findings included a 65% surge in trap music, making it this year’s fastest-rising genre — accompanied by a notable 37% rise for shoegaze. Rock charted as number one for fan engagement according to the data.
Bandsintown’s top five rising artists were Sombr, Lola Young, Jennie, Doechii and Ella Langley. Established artists with the most new followers included Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
Red Rocks Amphitheater stuck out among independent venues, seizing the number one slot for most event RSVPs, most new followers and most views. Lollapalooza Chicago was a highlight as well, as the festival with the most views and ticket clicks.
Bandsintown also reported high numbers of fans travelling for live music, with a 32.6% increase from 2024. The cause of this is unstated, but we would also suggest that increasing financial pressure on smaller venues resulting in closures could also be a potential factor, which would then force fans to travel further for shows.
Bandsintown also launched its new marketplace hub this fall, enabling independent artists to maintain autonomy over fan data and reach out to fans directly with tour details.
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