May 14, 2020 | 05:27AM BST The following is a redacted version of the original report. See inside for details. The show must go on Global music revenue will drop by 25% in 2020 on our estimates, largely due to the widespread disruption to live events. In the longer term we expect the current crisis will accelerate the shift from offline to online music and the race to owning the artist-fan relationship, while increasing the relevance of social media for music discovery and promotion. We expect a strong rebound in 2021 and forecast music industry revenue to grow at c.6% CAGR 2019-2030 to reach US$142 bn by 2030, a near doubling in value. What you will find in this report: • Detailed analysis of COVID-19 impact across the value chain • Global music market forecasts (Streaming, Recorded, Publishing, Live) 2020-30 • Deep dive on structural shifts and growth drivers, including opportunities from short-form videos and live streaming • Competitive analysis and market share forecasts • Margin mix analysis for record labels • Overview of main royalty streams and regulatory changes Lisa Yang Heath P. Terry, CFA +44(20)7552-3713 +1 212 357-1849
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