Move aside, Swiftonomics—new data suggests Coldplay’s tour will create A Sky Full of Stars, as Australians flock across the country in line with the band’s tour Down Under, starting in Melbourne tomorrow.
New data from Webjet reveals there has been a 47% spike in flight bookings to Melbourne and 44% to Sydney in line with the band’s tour dates*.
- 44% increase in domestic flight bookings made to Sydney between 29th November 2023 – 21st October 2024 for flights 5th November 2024 – 10th November 2024 compared to domestic flight bookings made to Sydney between 29th November 2022 – 21st October 2023 for flights 7th November 2023 – 12th November 2023
- 47% increase in domestic flight bookings made to Melbourne between 29th November 2023 – 21st October 2024 for flights 29th October 2024 – 3rd November 2024 compared to domestic flight bookings made between 29th November 2022 – 21st October 2023 for flights 27th October 2023 – 31stOctober 2023
Katrina Barry, CEO of Webjet Group, commented: “The travel buzz in line with Coldplay’s shows highlights the rise of ‘tour tourism,’ as fans embrace concerts as the ultimate excuse for a getaway. Webjet saw this trend take off with Taylor Swift’s tour earlier this year, and it’s clear it’s only gaining steam. As concerts increasingly become gateways to explore domestic hotspots, we’re excited to see ‘tour tourism’ build even more momentum into 2025 and beyond.”