The Rise of Las Vegas Concert Residencies

From gamblers paradise to entertainment mecca, on this episode of Trapital, we take a trip to Las Vegas and how its coveted residencies have evolved over time, the economics of how they work, and predictions for the future.I’m joined by Tati Cirisano from MIDiA Research. We explore the Las Vegas’ origin with mob ties, the ground-breaking 2003 Celine Dion residency, and the changing demographic of Vegas attendees.Want to leave us a question for our upcoming mailbag episode? Leave us a voicemail at memo.fm/trapitalThis episode is brought to you by DICE. Want to learn more about how you and your artists can reach a packed room of your superfans? Learn more at dice.fm/partnersMake sure you listen in for our new Chartmetric stat of the week!2:30 Las Vegas evolution in music14:26 Celine Dion's 2003 residency21:50 The millennial demand29:59 Weekends with Adele41:42 The Sphere48:04 The Future of ResidenciesEnjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapitalTrapital is home for the business of music, media and culture. Learn more by reading Trapital’s free memo.