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3mo ago

PM Modi Highlights India's Potential for 'Concert Economy' After Coldplay's Record-Breaking Tour

The Prime Minister emphasized the economic and cultural opportunities in live events, urging investment in infrastructure and skills development.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the 'Utkarsh Odisha' - Make in Odisha Conclave, in Bhubaneswar.
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, underscored India's vast potential for live concerts, citing Coldplay's successful five-show tour in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
  • The Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium set a new record with 1,34,000 attendees, the largest ticketed concert in India's history.
  • PM Modi stressed that the 'concert economy' can boost tourism and generate large-scale employment in areas such as event management, artist grooming, and security.
  • He urged state governments and the private sector to invest in necessary infrastructure and skills to capitalize on the growing demand for live events in India.
  • India is set to host the first-ever World Audio-Visual Summit (WAVS) next month, an event aimed at showcasing the country's creative power and enhancing its global cultural presence.