*Shillong’s Concert Boom Sparks ₹4,000 Crore Tourism Investment* *How Music is Turning Meghalaya’s Capital into an Economic Powerhouse* Shillong, long celebrated as India’s *"Rock Capital,"* is now at the heart of a tourism revolution, with the Meghalaya government committing ₹4,000 crore to boost infrastructure. The surge in live music events—headlined by international sensations like Ed Sheeran, Mr. Big, and Nick Carter—is drawing thousands of tourists and unlocking new opportunities for local businesses. Hotels, restaurants, and transport services are witnessing record demand, while the expansion of Shillong Airport promises better connectivity from major Indian cities. The state is also nurturing homegrown talent through the Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project (MGMP), ensuring that Shillong’s musical legacy fuels not just entertainment but economic prosperity. https://www.indiatodayne.in/meghalaya/story/meghalaya-shillongs-concert-boom-drives-rs-4000-crore-tourism-investment-1168757-2025-02-10