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Bandsintown Drops 2025 High Notes: Fans, Festivals, and Genres That Ruled the Year in Live Music

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bandsintown today released its 2025 High Notes, a comprehensive look at the artists, venues, festivals, and trends that shaped live music this year. From record-setting fan engagement to breakout genres and landmark independent venues, the report highlights the moments, artists, and experiences that made 2025's live music landscape unforgettable.

Fans can check their email for a personalized 2025 High Notes recap, while artists can sign in to Bandsintown for Artists to view and share their own tailored report.

The full 2025 High Notes recap can be found HERE, but check out some of the highlights below:

TRAP, SHOEGAZE and ROCK ARE GENRE DOMINATORS:

FANS TRAVELING FOR LIVE MUSIC IS WAY UP:

THE CITIES MAKING MUSIC MATTER:

THIS YEAR'S UNSTOPPABLE LIVE ACTS:

FESTIVALS SAW UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND:

Festivals were a highlight of 2025, with fans flocking to legacy events and new experiences alike.

WHERE MUSC FINDS A HOME:

2025 proved the unstoppable force of live music, spanning genres, cities, and stages around the globe. Bandsintown High Notes shows fans went further, festivals ignited huge demand, and venues of every size powered the music ecosystem.

About Bandsintown:

Bandsintown, the world's leading live events discovery platform, connects 100 million registered fans with concerts from over 700,000 artists and 65,000 venues publishing 2.3 million events annually. Bandsintown also powers concert listings for leading search and streaming partners, including YouTube, Spotify, Google, Apple Music, Apple Maps, Shazam, and Bing. Through Bandsintown PRO, Bandsintown offers marketing solutions to connect festivals, venues and promoters to the most engaged and passionate fans.

SOURCE Bandsintown