Despite a strong 2023 for the concert business, the 2024 festival season has seen low ticket sales and numerous cancellations. Robert Steiner examines the divide between growing demand for live events and rising ticket prices.

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Live music is bigger than ever, so why are festivals cancelling?

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Live music is bigger than ever, so why are festivals cancelling?

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