Summer festivals boost sales to reverse music industry decline

Five years of falling sales sector sees revenue increases owing to live gigs, overseas licensing and getting to grips with digitalAfter five years of falling sales the music industry may finally have something to sing about, according to the UK's music royalties collecting body.Strong showings from Susan Boyle, who entered the record books last year when her debut album became the fastest-selling record of all time, Lady Gaga, the Black Eyed Peas and Michael Jackson meant that record sales – w...

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