These events don't just benefit the band and promoters from ticket sales; they generate substantial revenue across various sectors. From merchandise and travel to hotels, bars, and restaurants, the ripple effect extends far and wide, creating jobs and supporting businesses directly linked to the gigs.
When all is said and done, the Treasury will take its cut through VAT on sales, Corporation Tax on profits, and Income Tax and National Insurance from wages and self-employed earnings. This is great news for Keir Starmer and the Labour party, especially given the timing post-election.
Noel Gallagher famously helped boost the profile of Tony Blair's government during the 'Cool Britannia' era. Now, indirectly, he's providing a boost for Keir Starmer-not by attending parties at Downing Street, but by contributing positively to the economy through this reunion.
With planned stadium shows in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, the tour is set to attract fans from around the globe, bringing fresh spending power into these cities.
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