Concert

[1] The performance may be carried by a single musician, in which case it is sometimes called a recital, or by a musical ensemble such as an orchestra, choir, or band.

Concerts are held in a wide variety of settings and sizes, spanning from venues such as private houses and small nightclubs to mid-sized concert halls and finally to large arenas and stadiums, as well as outdoor venues such as amphitheatres and parks.

Officially, though, the first public concerts that required an admission were created by the English violinist John Banister.

[3] The first known occurrence of concerts where people are charged admission took place at violinist John Banister's home in Whitefriars, London in 1672.

In the late 18th century, music from the likes of Haydn and Mozart was brought and performed in English concerts.

Concerts reflecting the elegance of England during the time period were held at the gardens of Vauxhall, Ranelagh, and Marylebone.

The musical repertoire performed at these events ranged from works composed by young Mozart, to songs that were popular in that time period.

For example, concert goers in the 1960s often had long hair (sometimes in dread lock form), sandals and inexpensive clothing made of natural fibers.

A dance recital is a presentation of choreographed moves for an audience, usually in an established performing arts venue, possibly competitively.

To create a memorable and exciting atmosphere and increase the spectacle, performers frequently include additional entertainment devices.

These can include elaborate stage lighting, electronic imagery via (IMAG) system and/or pre-recorded video, inflatable sets, artwork or other set pieces, various special effects such as theatrical smoke and fog and pyrotechnics, and unusual costumes or wardrobe.

Rock concerts are often conducted at extremely high volume levels, near the threshold of hearing loss.

Before the advent of recorded-music sales and mechanical royalties in the early 20th century, concerts were the primary source of revenue for musicians.

Revenue from ticket sales typically goes to the performing artists, producers, venue, organizers and the brokers.

Both Vans and AT&T would have paid significant amounts to have their company names included at the forefront in all marketing material for the Warped Tour.

[11] Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in 2023 was record-breaking, generating $1.04 billion in revenue, averaging $17.3 million per show.

[16][17] The record was previously held by Paul McCartney's 1990 concert with a paying audience of 185,000 in Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro.

The psychological stress of maintaining performance at a high level over a long concert tour is associated with depression and substance abuse.