According to a recent report issued by industry body UK Music, overseas visitors to British gigs and music festivals spend approximately \u00a3751 each.<\/p>\n
They are also crucial in helping to ensure that 40,000 full-time jobs remain secure.<\/p>\n
In 2014, a total of \u00a33.1bn was said to have been generated for the UK economy by foreign music fans travelling to our shores for music-related events.<\/p>\n
There has been a 39 per cent increase in the number of overseas tourists travelling to the UK for music over the last four years.<\/p>\n
In fact, 9.5 million such people attended various events across the UK last year, and the figure is showing no sign of slowing.<\/p>\n
The internationally-renowned T in the Park, along with Celtic Connections and the Wickerman festival, were responsible for attracting 721,000 music tourists to Scotland alone in 2014.<\/p>\n
UK artists now account for one in seven albums sold worldwide.<\/p>\n
Culture Secretary John Whittingdale said that the news regarding music tourism was very welcome, but not entirely surprising, as \u201cBritish music is legendary around the world\u201d.<\/p>\n
He also said: \u201cFestivals like Glastonbury hold an iconic status on the world music scene and are one of the reasons why international tourism is booming in the UK, drawing in streams of visitors to all parts of the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know our UK creative industries contribute an astonishing \u00a376.9bn to the UK economy but this report confirms they are truly world-class and a powerful advert for the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n
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