The world’s biggest music festival, Glastonbury, sold out in under an hour last year with tickets priced at £355 ($450) each. The event opened this week at Worthy Farm in southwest England, showcasing artists like Dua Lipa and Coldplay. Fans eagerly await performances from SZA and The Weekend on the main stage this Sunday, as well as other acts like Burna Boy and LCD Soundsystem.
Glastonbury, affectionately known as Glasto, started in 1970 and has since grown into a massive gathering of over 200,000 people annually. While tickets are pricey, fans are willing to pay for the unique experience of seeing top music acts in one place. In contrast, music festivals in countries like the former Yugoslavia offer similar performers at more affordable prices due to better infrastructure.
Bosnia and Herzegovina lacks the necessary infrastructure to attract big-name artists, with venues like Zetra and Skenderija falling short of international standards. Despite the economic benefits such events could bring, local politicians seem reluctant to invest in upgrading these venues for large-scale concerts.
Ultimately, the lack of proper facilities hinders Bosnia and Herzegovina from hosting major music events, leaving fans to travel to neighboring countries for such experiences. With the right support, the country could potentially benefit greatly from hosting internationally renowned music festivals.
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