you do know that other fests besides coachella exist, right? this opinion pretty much only fits that festival. there are so many alternative/EDM/heavy metal "festivals" that are music and community based (and dont take place in the dust or heat)

by Anonymous 2 days ago

..... Have you ever been to one? Because you don't really seem to grasp the point of them. The people I meet at music festivals tend to be incredibly passionate about the artists there. Also, you're not paying ~400$ for one concert... You're paying to see like ~20 artists over the course of a weekend. So on a per musician basis it is actually cheaper. Also, a music festival is more of a vacation than a concert anyway. People take pictures and goof around on vacation. Embracing the dirt and grime is part of the fun. It's like going for a difficult hike... It kinda sucks in the moment when you're uncomfortable but you're always so glad you did it when you're done. You sound like a wet blanket.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

I haven't been to one in over a decade, but I used to have a blast at Bonnaroo. See a bunch of great concerts, camp, hang out with like minded people, and do lots of drugs. What's not to like?

by Anonymous 2 days ago

I mean I guess that could be the case, but the way I see it just isn't that. Usually there is a pretty good line up and you get to spend all day hanging out and listening to music with a bunch of people who are into the same music you are. Sure the expensive food and whatnot isn't great, but you go to be amongst "your people" and hear a lot of music.

by maiya77 2 days ago

Crazy, the exact same thing happens in Brazil. I remember when rock concerts were filled with disgusting people, including fat masculine women who would chug warm beer from a plastic cup like a neanderthal. Now there are these extremely hot "gothic" girls with very revealing outfits and stuff you wouldn't see ten years ago. Everything looks so manufactured and artifficial now. I glad I live in a form of bubble and don't have to deal with this, but I'll be attending a GNR concert in a month and I'm sure it will be filled with these people, mostly girls, who think GNR is a brand.

by vickywuckert 2 days ago

Just because Coachella is trash doesn't mean they all are.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Go to local festivals. Like even though edc is kinda like that, people absolutely vibe to the music all thr time. I guarantee you people who go to igloofest aren't going there for the vibes. Not in 0 degree weather

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Well yes. Someone like you who has only ever seen musical festivals portrayed on social media will assume that's the only reason people are there.

by gwendolynkihn 2 days ago

No one is paying 400+ bucks to actually listen to music when they could see the same artist at a normal venue for like 1/4 the price. Maybe if you only wanted to see one single artist, and even then, who knows if you can get a decent seat at a normal venue for $100.

by Anonymous 2 days ago