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The Downfall of Music Festivals: What Went Wrong? #musicfestivals #festivalfailures #musicfestivaldecline  Music festivals, once the pinnacle of live music and communal experiences, are now facing significant challenges worldwide. Rising costs, including artist fees and logistical expenses, have led to higher ticket prices, which deter many potential attendees. Sponsorships, a critical revenue source, are also dwindling as brands become more selective. Read the full article at: mashene.com

🎶🚫 The UK #Festival Scene: A Cascade of #Cancellations 🚫🎶 The melody of music festivals in the UK seems to be faltering, but why? With nearly a #thousand festivals #planned annually, this wave of cancellations may be# hitting more than just our #cultural heartstrings. 🔍 We've #explored the maze of economic #impact, cultural significance, and the enigma behind these festival disappearances. Get the latest #insights and #industry dynamics from our new #blog. Plus, discover #free resources that shed light on live #events. Visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ey4eZKg3 for the full picture. Let's navigate the future of UK festivals together. 🤝 #InItTogether #UKFestivals #FestivalCancellations #LiveEvents #EventProfs #MusicIndustry #EconomicImpact #CulturalEconomy #FestivalInsights #EventPlanning #SaveOurFestivals #IndustryAnalysis #EventTrends #LiveMusicLovers #FestivalCulture #BritishFestivals #SustainableEvents #EventManagement

Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or considering going to your first one, join us as we explore the highs, lows, and costs of music festival season. Would you be willing to camp out of a car to go to a music festival? Have you ever regretted how much you've spent on a music festival? How much would you be willing to pay for a music festival ticket? These and many more money questions are answered by Gen Z'ers across the US every day. Our main feature - Question of the Day - is meant to give you insights on how people just like you answer to the most awkward money questions. But we're not stopping there! If you're falling behind, we have Frich-vetted resources prepared just for you😉 We’re always open to partnering with teams who want to help Gen Z make better & more informed decisions! https://lnkd.in/d3P9Sbm5 #genzfinance #genzfintech #genz #femalefounded #festivals

Are you going to a festival this year? Here's a guide to some of the best ones lined up for the UK in 2024... https://lnkd.in/eaQ-dw7u We can’t wait for the season to begin! #events #liveevents #festivals #festival2024 #music #crowdedspaces #crowdsafety #crowdsecurity #crowdmanagement #crowdprofs #eventprofs #momconsultancy, Professor Chris Kemp

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Here are 4 important forces driving the festival industry (thanks Melvin). ❗️ But there's a much bigger picture going on. All 4 are underpinned by an over-riding seismic shift at play which is the digitisation of the festival experience - from personalised cashless payments onsite to year-round fan-engagement - currently undergoing its biggest surge since the 2000's. 2023's market is clearly polarised between events having their best year ever and others that are really struggling. The gap in between is the extent to which the organisers understand and are riding this wave (or not). The festival business is no longer about selling tickets to an annual event, it's about engaging with and monetising a year-round audience.