
Ugandan singer Pallaso has said that the price of an ordinary concert ticket reveals only part of the financial story behind live shows. According to Pallaso, money from regular ticket sales is often absorbed by production costs, while artists can earn significant returns through premium tables, sponsorships and the networks they build around themselves. He explained that these additional revenue streams are where the 'real money' in concerts lies.
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