The Future Of What - Episode #45: The Fate of the Festival
Despite the music industry's economic downturn, more and more music festivals have popped up and many continue to thrive. Because of the booming demand for tickets, live performances have become a vital revenue stream for many artists. But have we hit "peak festival"? Mainstays like Coachella and Lollapalooza have become increasingly corporate, and independently-run festivals contend that competition for is a huge issue in planning their events. We talk to three indie festival organizers, Nick Blasko (Rifflandia), Bob Babisch (Summerfest) and Zale Schoenborn (Pickathon), about the fate of their business and alternative festival models.
The Future of What is a radio show hosted by Kill Rock Stars president, Portia Sabin, that explores current trends within the music industry through the eyes and ears of the working professionals who shape and mold it.
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