Enormous boost Coldplay, Beyonce and Harry Styles gigs gave to Britain’s economy last year revealed

COLDPLAY, Beyonce and Harry Styles gave our economy plenty to sing about last year — helping to boost it by more than £7billion.

The music industry’s massive impact on the nation’s coffers was hailed yesterday — but experts warned of “challenges” ahead.

GettyColdplay, Beyonce and Harry Styles helped to boost our economy by more than £7billion[/caption] GettyMore than 300,000 saw Harry Styles’ four dates at Wembley[/caption]

Solo artists and bands contributed £7.6billion in 2023, according to trade body UK Music.