The risky business of music festivals

Summertime in the music business means one thing - Festivals.
But, for promoters, the competition to book the best artists - and to draw you to their festival - heats up months before the weather does, and the stakes only get higher for planners as the big show nears.
It can be a risky venture for artists as well, who sign onto joining the lineups of these events, hoping to gain some exposure and a little extra cash.
So how do massive music festivals work? Global News explains.
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[@LittleMopeHead]

Good info. Coachella is so mainstream. I'd rather go to smaller festivals or events with better artists to be honest.

[@TearitoffE]

Coachella is old asf!! Since the 60’s

[@ElectricRunway]

This is great. Jasmine Pazzano is an amazing journalist!

[@TearitoffE]

I got security, food and bathroom connections

[@ayoooapparel6855]

I thought festivals paid for hotel stay and eating costs?

[@cashout313rd]

Not sure where you live but all the festivals I’ve been to has been just the ticket

[@tonyk174]

@@cashout313rd He is talking about securing hotel and food for the artist.

[@wrnowown]

Oh yeah the garbage the rain horrible