The Music Festival is undoubtedly a popular modern format for musical events. Having emerged in the 60s as concerts with the most popular guitar music, the festivals have grown in popularity over the past few decades, becoming an annual meeting place for like-minded music fans and fans from all over the world. Although these festivals originally emerged as having no permanent venue for original concerts, many have now become regularly publicized events. Here is a selection of the 10 best festivals of our time.
10. Roskilde Festival - Denmark
Like many other festivals, it emerged as a gathering place for hippies in 1971. This festival takes place annually in the south of the Danish city of Roskilde and is one of the largest in Europe. Now the festival has become popular among the masses, boasts a diverse cast of speakers and is held in 9 stages on 9 stages. The festival is as popular as ever, and the music played there caters to a variety of musical tastes. Tickets for it are in extremely high demand from year to year.
9. Festival Internacional de Benicassim - Spain
First held in 1995, the first festival featured performers such as Supergrass, The Charlatans, and The Jesus and Mary Chain. The festival is held in the coastal sunny town of Benicassim (about 2 hours from Barcelona) and visitors have a choice of several beaches to relax on during the weeklong event. Due to the hot Spanish summer sun, the music starts playing only after 5 pm and often does not stop until the early morning. The festival is famous not only for the composition of the performers, but also for the crowd of young people who come there every year.
8. Reading and Leeds Festivals - England
Originally only the Reading Festival, this British summer festival originated in 1971 as a result of the youth movement of the 60s. Oddly enough, jazz was initially played at the festival, but soon (fortunately) they switched to progressive rock and heavy metal. The festival now also takes place north of the city of Leeds (although in fact it is said to be closer to York). The same lineup plays at both festivals, which changes every 3 days.
7. Lollapalooza - USA
Originally created by Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, this festival was popular for the first 7 years from 1991 to 1997 before disappearing and then reviving in 2003. What sets this festival apart from others is that it was one of the first to travel across North America. Rather than staying in one place, the line-up moves around the country, increasing the impact of their performances and arousing fans in awe.
6. Fuji Rock - Japan
It has been held in Japan since 1997 and is considered the most picturesque music festival in the world. It features Western rock music, as well as up-and-coming local bands. Originally held at the foot of the famous Mount Fuji, the event has since been moved to a ski resort about 187 miles north of Fuji, but has retained its original name. The festival features around seven major music stages and has featured artists such as Radiohead, The Stone Roses and Jack White in recent years.
5. T in the Park - Scotland
T In The Park is one of the UK's largest music festivals, showcasing talented performers from many genres on its 7 stages. From its founding in 1994 to 1997 took place at Strathclyde Park in Lanarkshire, but later moved to a large site at Balando Airfield, Kinross. This festival is one of the most anticipated events on the British and European calendar. While Scotland is not famous for its great weather, T In The Park has a reputation for being one of the best annual festivals and is renowned for its vibe, selling out completely every year.
4. Isle of Wight Festival - England
This festival took place on the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England from 1968 to 1970. It was relaunched in 2002 and gradually expanded every year. In the early years of its existence, the festival featured such performers as Who, Jimi Hendrix (one of his last performances in 1970) and Pink Floyd, now the festival is held in the same musical style. While it may not be the most popular festival in the country (or even on the Isle of Wight, see Bestival), it has a really important history as it influenced many future famous musical figures.
3. Wacken Open Air - Germany
Every year around 80,000 heavy metal fans come to the quiet German town of Wacken to celebrate their genre. Almost all areas of modern metal are represented here, thanks to which the festival is famous for the most diverse composition of visitors compared to any other festival around the world. First held with modest intentions in 1990, the festival quickly turned into a grand event, attracting some of the world's most cults. Staying true to its ideas, the festival continues to showcase all kinds of crazy and impressive spectacles, certainly serving as proof that metal is one of the most stable genres.
2. Coachella Festival of Music and Arts - California
Founded in 1999, the festival is held every year and is located in the California desert, where temperatures tend to exceed 43 ° C. The festival features all kinds of popular music and features headliners such as Bjork, The Beastie Boys and Kraftwerk. Over the years, the festival has not been limited to music, it has presented art in general. Through a range of art installations, the festival strengthens the link between musical and visual arts every year.
1. Glastonbury
The most famous Glastonbury music festivals ever to exist, originated in the early 1970s and came a long way before becoming what we know it today. Based heavily on hippie ideas, free art and self-expression, the festival has grown from a humble beginnings into a mecca for contemporary music. While the first festival in 1970 was attended by 1,500 people for free and was headlined by The Kinks, one of the most recent festivals at Pilton Farm in Sommerset reached 150,000 visitors and was headlined by Coldplay, U2 and Beyoncé. In any case, the character of the festival has changed remarkably.
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