Around 225,000 fans watched the band perform a trio of concerts, and the shows are said to have generated £12.5m on tickets, £4m on food, drinks and merchandise on-site and £6.5m off-site on travel, food, drinks and accommodation.

Dr Alexander Roy, head of research at Manchester's economic think tank New Economy, said that the second coming of the Stone Roses "provided a boost to the economy that Manchester has been waiting for." and "showcased Manchester music to a new generation." ...