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How one of East Africa’s popular musical festivals has survived 20 years amid uncertainties 

Busara Promotions, the organisers of one of Africa’s best music festivals, Sauti za Busara have named a new top leadership team. The Sauti za Busara festival, which translates to “Sounds of Wisdom,” in Kiswahili is held every year in February in Stone Town, Zanzibar.  Now aged 61, Yusuf Mahmoud, the founder chief executive officer and Sauti za Busara festival director for the past 20 years says it is time to […]

todaySeptember 8, 2023 8

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Is climate change impacting music festivals?

This could be catastrophic for local artists who depend on festivals for exposure, as well as the Australian music scene at large, says Catherine Strong, an associate professor at RMIT who has researched the impact of climate change on music festivals. Extreme weather trapped Burning Man patrons at the site for days.Credit: Mike SmithLoading“We’re used to having this period where overseas bands come to play the festivals and then play […]

todaySeptember 8, 2023 12

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Victorian coroner calls for pill testing at music festivals

The mother of a man who died after a drug overdose decades ago has backed calls from a Victorian coroner to introduce pill testing at music festivals.Coroner Judge John Cain has today released his findings recommending the state government implement pill testing following the death of a 26-year-old IT worker.The man took a 'Blue Punisher' pill while with friends at Karnival Music Festival in Flemington in March last year.Coroner Judge […]

todaySeptember 6, 2023 3

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Nkhata Bay sets tone for music festivals hosting

Nkhata Bay District has set the tone as a good host for big entertainment events after hosting the inaugural Northern Region-based music festival, the North Beach Music Festival at Chikale Beach. The event, which rolled out on Friday, ended in the wee hours of Monday and received mixed reviews from patrons. Driemo performing at the event on Saturday While the event started on a good note on Friday with performances […]

todaySeptember 5, 2023 4

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Climate Change And Australian Festivals

The unfolding videos from Burning Man look pretty familiar to Australian festival-goers. For those who attended last year’s Splendour In The Mud, the flooded campsites and plastic-bagged shoes being worn in a desert in Nevada are hitting a little too close to home. Despite being in different hemispheres, the experience for those at Burning Man and last year’s Splendour have considerable comparisons and raise the question: is this the new […]

todaySeptember 4, 2023 4

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Best New Zealand Music Festivals

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of music, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a contagious atmosphere? Look no further than the land of stunning scenery and endless adventure – New Zealand! From pulsating beats echoing through lush forests to harmonious melodies resonating against sweeping coastlines, this small island nation boasts some of the most awe-inspiring music festivals on the planet. Join us as we explore New […]

todaySeptember 3, 2023 4

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“Can we normalise wearing saree in a Music Festival?” says Actress Divya Agarwal on breaking stereotypes as she normalizes wearing sarees at music festivals.

MUMBAI: Actress Divya Agarwal, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, possesses a substantial and devoted fan base. She has been an inspiration for today's young generation, never shying away from sharing her thoughts, opinions, and her bold outlook towards society. Her captivating performances and unapologetic charisma have endeared her to audiences far and wide. In a captivating display of elegance and style, the actress recently turned heads at a […]

todaySeptember 1, 2023 3

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Non-profit distributes Naloxone at music festivals

At music festivals across the U.S. this summer, there’s a booth drawing a lot of attention. Away from the stage of stars, it’s not food or drinks, but it is free. Between sets of their favourite bands, fans can get the tools and knowledge to reverse an opioid overdose. “We have to target people who might not think that something like this will happen to them and we found the […]

todaySeptember 1, 2023 3

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IVs for hydration have arrived at Iowa music festivals

On the final day of the 2023 Hinterland Music Festival, it was drizzling and cloudy in Saint Charles. Los Angeles native Caleb Buchanan had been on tour with Clarie Chicha (aka spill tab), traveling everywhere from Australia and Austin, to Vancouver to Saint Charles.Buchanan has been performing outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme temps. Because of all this stress on his body, he decided to test a new music festival […]

todayAugust 28, 2023 5

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