Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's music industry is experiencing rapid growth and transformation, driven by significant investments and government initiatives like Vision 2030. The total revenue in the music market is projected to reach US$27.08 million in 2022, with an expected annual growth rate of 9.46% to US$51.90 million by 2029.¹ The country is emerging as a music hub, with a focus on large-scale festivals and developing infrastructure. While traditional music remains important, there's a growing embrace of modern genres like electronic music, hip-hop, and pop.
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Updated:
Jun 18, 2025
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's music industry is experiencing rapid growth and transformation, driven by significant investments and government initiatives like Vision 2030. The total revenue in the music market is projected to reach US$27.08 million in 2022, with an expected annual growth rate of 9.46% to US$51.90 million by 2029.¹ The country is emerging as a music hub, with a focus on large-scale festivals and developing infrastructure. While traditional music remains important, there's a growing embrace of modern genres like electronic music, hip-hop, and pop.
Sources
Updated:
Jun 18, 2025
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