Impact of COVID-19-Related Cancellation of Live Events on the Electronic Ticketing Business

「In the live and concert market, total attendance in 2025 was 59.99 million, up 1.0% year on year, setting a new record for the second consecutive year. Market size, measured by total sales, also expanded further to ¥644.3 billion, up 5.3%. As opportunities to engage with music through digital distribution have increased, expectations for and enthusiasm around live experiences have risen further.」

「In the live and concert market, the total number of performances in 2024 was 34,251, down 0.9% year on year, while total attendance was 59.38 million, up 5.4%, reaching a record high. Market size, measured by total sales, also expanded 19.1% to ¥612.1 billion. As opportunities to engage with music through streaming and other channels have increased, expectations for and enthusiasm around live experiences have risen further.」

「The live and concert market remained at approximately the same level as the previous year in the first half of 2024, with 16,104 performances, down 1.7% year on year, and attendance of 27.29 million, down 0.2%. However, market size expanded 18.9% to ¥284 billion, with both metrics exceeding pre-pandemic levels and the market returning to a growth trajectory.」

「In the live and concert market, the number of performances in 2023 was 34,545, up 6.8% year on year, and attendance was 56.32 million, up 16.6%. Both exceeded pre-pandemic levels, and the market returned to a growth trajectory, helped by the operation of newly opened venues and the expansion of performances by overseas artists.」

「During the nine months ended the third quarter of the current fiscal year, as live events and other events increased, we leveraged the strengths of electronic ticketing to expand market share and increased the number of electronic tickets issued.」

「During the six months ended the second quarter of the current fiscal year, as live events and other events held with audiences increased, we leveraged the strengths of electronic ticketing to expand market share and increased the number of electronic tickets issued.」

「During the three months ended the first quarter of the current fiscal year, as live events and other events held with audiences increased, we leveraged the strengths of electronic ticketing to expand market share, and increased both the number of electronic tickets handled and the number of completed trades substantially from the same period of the previous year.」

「At present, efforts to hold live performances safely and securely continue to advance after sufficient infectious-disease countermeasures have been implemented, and further recovery is expected.」

「As live events and other events held with audiences increased, we leveraged the strengths of electronic ticketing to expand market share. Both the number of electronic tickets handled and the number of completed trades increased substantially from the previous year, reaching a record high in total tickets handled.」

「During the six months ended the second quarter of the current fiscal year, as live events and other events held with audiences increased, we leveraged the strengths of electronic ticketing to expand market share, and both the number of electronic tickets handled and the number of completed trades increased substantially from the previous year.」

「The live and concert market saw the number of performances rise substantially in 2021 to 26,383, up 148.0% year on year, recovering to approximately 80% of the pre-pandemic level.」

「Although the impact of COVID-19 remained, including restrictions on event attendance, live events and other events held with audiences gradually increased. By leveraging the strengths of electronic ticketing, we expanded our market share and achieved record highs in both the number of electronic tickets handled and the number of completed trades.」

「Although the impact of COVID-19 remained, and revenue related to electronic ticketing and ticket trading continued at a sluggish level, live events and other events held with audiences gradually increased. The number of electronic tickets issued and ticket trades performed was above expectations, enabling us to expand our market share.」

「Although the impact of COVID-19 remained substantial and revenue related to electronic ticketing and ticket trading continued at a sluggish level, the number of electronic tickets issued and the number of ticket trades performed were above expectations.」

「During the three months ended the first quarter of the current fiscal year, live events with audiences and other events gradually increased, and we pursued new initiatives, including the introduction of a highly accurate contactless facial-recognition admission system. However, the impact of COVID-19 remained substantial, and revenue related to electronic ticketing and ticket trading remained sluggish.」

「Although there had temporarily been signs of a resumption, many live events and concerts were cancelled or postponed because of COVID-19, resulting in a substantial decline in revenue related to electronic ticketing and ticket trading.」

「During the six months ended the second quarter of the current fiscal year, many live events and concerts were cancelled or postponed because of COVID-19, resulting in a substantial decline in revenue related to electronic ticketing and ticket trading.」

「As most live events and concerts were cancelled or postponed because of COVID-19, revenue related to electronic ticketing and ticket trading has also declined substantially.」

「With concerts and other events cancelled or postponed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and following the issuance of the government's state of emergency declaration, the electronic ticketing business has been partially affected in terms of operating results, financial position and cash flows. If the COVID-19 pandemic continues or resurges and concerts and other events are not held, the impact may increase.」