Have you ever wondered what the cost of being a pop music fan is? Especially if you’re someone who loves to go all out for your idols. Perhaps, you love to attend their live shows, pay to listen to their songs on iTunes and Spotify, or buy their merchandise.
UK crowds are known for their enthusiastic and vibrant reactions to beloved musicians, even when these artists aren’t British. The younger crowds absolutely love live concerts and hardly ever hold back. So, if you are also obsessed with pop, here’s what it might cost you if you’re living in the UK.
- Ed Sheeran.
Ed Sheeran is by far one of the most loved pop stars in the UK. The Framlingham-raised ginger has taken his songs beyond the British music scene and topped the UK album chart and international charts. He has also won multiple awards, including the Grammys for song of the year.
His ability to incorporate his music style into different pieces and genres has made him even more appealing to both young and older crowds. He has demonstrated this by featuring on songs with artists of various cultures, including Hispanic singer Camilla Cabello and Nigerian artists Burna boy and Fireboy DML. According to Betway, Every super fan who has attended the pop star’s shows over the past five years has spent up to £9067.75, which is quite on the high side for the average Brit.
- BTS.
Korean boy band – BTS has driven young teenage girls everywhere crazy. From their tunes and beats to their synchronised choreography, they have managed to impress and win the hearts of everyone who sees them on stage. Their voices and good looks have contributed a whole lot to their fame. However, their stage presence is everything!
The seven-person boy band debuted in 2013 and began touring Korea, Australia, North America and South America. They were the first Korean group to receive a gold certification from the recording industry association of America and soon after began having Grammy nominations.
Not long into their career, the band caught the attention of UK fans; however, their 2020 tour was cancelled due to the pandemic. They haven’t had very many concerts in the UK, but the few times they have, their tickets have cost fans up to £4,073.64 in the last five years, £12.94 on standard merch and £22.99 on their latest album.
- Sam Smith.
Sam Smith is a British musician and songwriter. He won the hearts of music lovers worldwide with his unique voice, killer style and amazing song covers. His first notable appearance was in 2012 when he was featured on a single called ‘Latch’ by Disclosure. He became even more famous when his song ‘Stay With Me’ was released. He has since won numerous awards, including one academy award and four Grammys.
Sam Smith fans have spent £2523.20 on his concert tickets over the last five years. They spend £30.10 on standard merch and £6.39 on his latest album.
- Dua Lipa.
Dua Lipa is ranked fourth on the list of most expensive pop artists to be a fan of. She’s an English singer and songwriter originally from Albania and has won many awards, including three Grammys and six Brit awards. She is known and loved by her fans mostly because of her impressive ability to hit a mezzo-soprano range. Her fans come from multiple countries worldwide and consider her a pop star for the ages.
A Dua Lipa fan has spent up to £2,330.64 on her concert ticket in the last five years and £41.46 on merch, and £6.66 on her latest album.
- Miley Cyrus.
Miley Cyrus, an American singer and songwriter came into the spotlight after starring in Disney channel’s kid’s show – Hannah Montana. Her single ‘Wrecking ball’ was one of the main songs that established her identity as an adult artist after being in the kids entertainment scene for years.
She’s currently the fifth most expensive pop star to be a fan of. Her fans have spent up to £1698.18 on her concert tickets in the last 5 years. Her standard merch costs her fans about £24.90, and £7.69 for her most recent album.
