Live‑music boom reaches smaller Chinese cities as consumption‑driven growth expands
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 05:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Dianjiang, a county in Chongqing, hosted a major Mandopop concert in April, reflecting a broader trend of high‑profile performances moving beyond megacities. The surge in live‑music events is linked to China’s push to make consumer spending a primary engine of economic growth. Organisers say the new venues are breathing fresh life into regional cultural scenes.