Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Spotlight: Taylor Swifts Eras Tour

Spotlight: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Diya Bose-Malakar, Features Editor September 24, 2023

Analysts predict Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour will rake in over $1.4 billion in revenue total, surpassing Elton John’s previous record of $939 million from his 2018-23 tour. Earning an estimated $14 million in nightly ticket revenue, Swift has been credited for single-handedly improving...

Social media trends drive surge in concert attendance

Social media trends drive surge in concert attendance

Vivian Studdert, Sports Editor September 24, 2023

Home to many of the music industry’s greatest stars, such as Grateful Dead and Tupac Shakur, the Bay Area is a hotspot for live music. Concert attendance jumped after the pandemic, with LiveNation estimating a 24% increase from 2021 to 2022 nationwide. With young people leading the charge, social media...

The psychology behind concert-going: music, community and social pressures

The psychology behind concert-going: music, community and social pressures

Anne Dong, Forum Editor September 24, 2023

During peak concert season, students flock to stadiums around the world to experience live concerts or festivals featuring their favorite artists. An endless amount of anticipation and buzz surrounds these events: Tickets sell for thousands of dollars, and setlist predictions are posted as concert dates...

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