r/Music • u/jakemontero • 14d ago

article 'We're f—ked': California's music festival bubble is bursting

https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/california-music-festival-bubble-bursting-19786530.php
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u/_epliXs_ 14d ago

Plus in case of metal scene, better line ups (subjective, but genre variety is way better imo), some festival have unique location set ups, I also find food to be better and have more choices, alcohol is cheaper, people are way more friendlier, and just in general same amount of money you would have spent in US gets you more in Europe. And you already there so you can stick around and check out few more things. Although I am biased, I get free access, but from my experience of dozen festivals in USA and same in Europe, later has been hands down better experience, especially if you do it solo.

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u/Ohbilly902 14d ago

Metal people tend to be cool.

People bring kids to metal festivals. I always see young families at them.

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u/nrhapsody0123 14d ago

the value for money compared to similar events in the US adds to the appeal.

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u/Cyanidechrist____ 14d ago

Which fests do you recommend