Die Ticketpreise für Konzerte, insbesondere von Superstars wie Taylor Swift und Helene Fischer, sind stark gestiegen. Experten erklären dies mit dynamischem Pricing, erhöhten Produktionskosten und einer Marktkonzentration. Kleinere Festivals leiden unter dem Druck.
UK music tourism reached a record £11.2bn in spending last year, attracting 24.7 million fans, including a 27% surge in overseas visitors. Major artists like Oasis, Coldplay, and Beyoncé contributed to the boom, with London seeing a significant rise in tourism revenue.
Sterling Betancourt, a Trinidadian musician and MBE recipient, passed away at 96. He was a key figure in introducing steelpan music to the UK in 1951 at the Festival of Britain with the Taspo group. Despite initial skepticism and facing racism, Betancourt dedicated his life to popularizing steelpan music globally, becoming a revered teacher and instrument maker.
Die Gründer des Wacken Open Air, Holger Hübner und Thomas Jensen, blicken auf die Entstehung ihres Festivals von einer persönlichen Leidenschaft zu einem internationalen Event. Sie erzählen von den Anfängen, finanziellen Schwierigkeiten, dem Wachstum und der Rolle von Investoren.
Busan, South Korea, will host the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session from July 19-29. The event will include a "Korea Pavilion" with exhibitions, media installations, and film screenings to promote Korean heritage and traditional culture to an estimated 3,000 international participants.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched new train services and route extensions connecting Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The new services aim to improve regional connectivity and fulfill long-standing public demands.
BLACKPINK's Jennie made history by headlining Denmark's Roskilde Festival and Poland's Open'er Festival over the weekend. She is the first K-pop solo artist to achieve this feat, performing hits and showcasing her global influence.
Blackpink's Jennie became the first K-pop artist to headline Denmark's Roskilde Festival and Poland's Open'er Festival, performing on consecutive days and showcasing her global influence.
Les festivals de musique d'été en France font face à une vague d'annulations dues aux canicules extrêmes, entraînant des désastres économiques et une incertitude pour l'avenir. Les organisateurs réclament une politique nationale pour s'adapter aux aléas climatiques et à l'inflation des assurances.
Young music fans are increasingly adopting stylish earplugs to protect their hearing at concerts and festivals. Brands like Loop and Alpine are marketing these accessories as fashion items, offering various colors and designs. Experts highlight the growing awareness of noise-induced hearing loss and the benefits of these modern earplugs.
Face aux fortes chaleurs, la ministre de la Culture, Catherine Pégard, étudie la modification des horaires des festivals et musées, et n'exclut pas de changer les dates de grands événements comme Avignon ou Aix, après l'annulation de Solidays en juin.
Face aux annulations de festivals dues à la canicule, le syndicat Ekhoscènes alerte le ministère de la Culture et demande un cadre clair pour l'avenir du spectacle vivant.
Une étude Asmodée x Kantar révèle que le jeu de société est le nouveau ciment social en France, surpassant la lecture et les jeux vidéo en fréquence de pratique et en motivations. Il renforce les liens familiaux, réduit la pression des interactions et offre un refuge face à l'anxiété.
Pride Month, originating from the 1969 Stonewall uprising, culminates in global LGBTQ+ celebrations with key parades in New York and San Francisco.
Neurodivergent individuals are highlighting the need for improved accessibility at festivals, citing experiences of feeling overwhelmed and unsupported. They advocate for better infrastructure, staff training, and dedicated quiet spaces to accommodate conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
Eine Wissenschaftlergruppe bestätigt, dass die aktuelle Hitzewelle in Europa direkt mit dem Klimawandel zusammenhängt. Vor 50 Jahren wäre eine solche Hitzewelle "praktisch unmöglich" gewesen. Mehrere Veranstaltungen in Europa, einschließlich der Pride-Parade in Paris, wurden aufgrund der Hitze abgesagt.
Das Fusion Festival in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern wurde wegen Bränden außerhalb des Geländes kurzzeitig unterbrochen. Die Feuerwehr löschte das Feuer, bevor es das Gelände erreichte. Die Polizei ermittelt zur Brandursache auf dem Gelände eines ehemaligen Militärflugplatzes.
France has banned alcohol at some events during its annual Fête de la Musique celebrations due to a severe heatwave. With temperatures reaching up to 41C and a third of the country under red alert, the government aims to protect public health and emergency services.
Heavy rain and strong winds battered South Korea's Gangwon Province and southern regions on Saturday, leading to the closure of national park trails and the disruption of a local festival. No casualties were reported, but authorities issued landslide warnings and advised caution for high waves.
Poman Lo Kuok, Executive Vice Chairman and Group Managing Director of Regal Hotels, highlighted Hong Kong's potential for cultural tourism during an interview with the South China Morning Post. She emphasized the city's vibrant international nature combined with its preserved traditional culture, positioning it as a bridge between mainland China and the world.
Hamburg bekommt im August zwei neue Musikfestivals: Das Amplifire (7.-8. August) auf dem MS Dockville Gelände mit Bands wie Bad Religion und Biffy Clyro, sowie das Elbjazz Festival (10.-11. Juli) auf dem Blohm & Voss Werftgelände mit Stars wie Tom Jones und Jamie Cullum.
Plus de 1200 artistes français, dont Renaud et Barbara Pravi, ont signé un appel dénonçant les "menaces de l'extrême droite et de la concentration industrielle sur la liberté de création". Ils craignent une mise au pas du secteur culturel et lancent le collectif "Cultures Futures" pour promouvoir une culture multidimensionnelle.
Irish band Bleech 9:3 channels their experiences with addiction and recovery into raw, autofictional music. Frontman Barry Quinlan and guitarist Sam Duffy, both in Alcoholics Anonymous, share their journey from personal struggles to a burgeoning music career with major label interest and festival dates.
Alessandro Casolari, a former Italian football ultra leader known as "Caso," recounts a life filled with crime, including hostage negotiation, cocaine smuggling to Italy, and alleged human rights abuses in prison. The author, a journalist, details Casolari's journey from leading ultras in Ferrara to his involvement with Farc guerrillas and his claims of political prisoner status.
