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DF Concerts Generate £164.6m for Scottish Economy
January20
Scottish-based concert promoter DF Concerts & Events has reported that its summer 2025 programme of live music events generated a total economic impact of £164.6 million for Scotland.
Between June and August 2025, DF Concerts delivered 17 major concert and festival show days across venues including Bellahouston Park, Hampden Stadium, Murrayfield Stadium, Glasgow Green and the Royal Highland Centre.
A total of 607,632 fans attended the events, resulting in £113.8 million in direct visitor spend and an average economic impact of £232 per ticket.
Accommodation accounted for £11.12 million in spend, supporting hotels and short-stay providers across Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
A further £15.25 million was spent on food and drink, benefiting restaurants, bars, nightclubs and hospitality businesses, while £13.26 million was generated in transport spend across rail, subway, bus, coach and taxi services.
In addition to direct visitor expenditure, DF Concerts’ summer events generated £50.68 million in indirect spending across the wider supply chain. This supported jobs and businesses in areas including event production, staging, logistics, security, technical services and local suppliers, many of which are based in Scotland.
One of the strongest-performing events was Oasis’ three sold-out shows at Murrayfield Stadium, which attracted more than 201,000 fans and generated an estimated £67.1 million in economic impact.
Bellahouston Park hosted a series of outdoor concerts including Punk All Dayer, Sting, Simple Minds and Stereophonics, together contributing more than £12 million to the local economy. The Royal Highland Centre also played a significant role, with shows from Sam Fender and two nights of Chappell Roan generating a combined £19.1 million. TRNSMT Festival, held over three days at Glasgow Green, contributed a further £16.6 million.
According to DF Concerts, the summer programme continues to attract visitors from across the UK and internationally, supporting overnight stays, transport usage and employment across Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
Geoff Ellis, CEO of DF Concerts & Events, said:
“These figures demonstrate just how important live music is to Scotland’s economy. Our summer events bring hundreds of thousands of people into cities across the country, supporting hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, bars and shops, while also driving significant use of public transport and local services. Beyond the headline numbers, these shows sustain jobs, support local supply chains and help showcase Scotland as a world-class destination for live music. We’re proud to work closely with artists, partners, venues and local authorities to deliver events that have a lasting positive impact for communities as well as unforgettable experiences for fans.”
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