Idylle in danger: Music festival in Oberstenfeld canceled - what now?
Idylle in danger: Music festival in Oberstenfeld canceled - what now?
Today, the disappointment is great in Oberstenfeld: The Hydron-Open-Air, planned for the first weekend in July, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the outdoor pool, was canceled at short notice. The decision came as a surprise for many, not least for the Zweckverband Mineral Freibad Oberes Bottwartal, who acted as a terrain, but was not responsible for the organization. The eventing event company, which previously only had smaller events in its portfolio and was still quite unknown in the industry, informed the special -purpose association about the cancellation without notice.
The reasons for this bitter disappointment are primarily economic in nature. Problems with the planning and the concerns that have been expressed since January contributed to the uncertainty. In a crisis meeting, the challenges that the event company should have tackled in order to save the festival. Ultimately, only the cancellation remained. Now the special -purpose association is examining the legal aspects of the contractual relationship with the event company and hoping to teach from this predicament.
global restrictions in the festival area
The cancellation in Oberstenfeld follows a sad trend that can be observed in the entire event industry. Over 40 music festivals worldwide have already been canceled for 2025, as groove.de . The reasons are diverse: increasing costs for logistics, production and personnel as well as unpredictable ticket sales put pressure on organizers. Festivals such as the Black Deer Festival and the Sundown Festival have closed their gates, especially in the United Kingdom and the USA. In Germany, festivals such as the Hamburg Elbjazz and the Metal Festival Full Force are affected, which underlines the challenges in the industry.
celebrations despite rejection
Despite the sad news, the anniversary of the outdoor pool in Oberstenfeld on July 4 will not be put in the shade. The organizers have promised a replacement program, supported by local clubs and bands. The celebrations will include a beach party and a colorful program for families and children-a successful opportunity to counter the disappointment of the hydrone open-air.
The cultural relevance of music festivals is shown in such moments. They are not only a meeting point for music lovers, but also offer a platform for newcomers: inside and promoting social interactions and cultural diversity. A comprehensive study that is to be published by the LiveKultur Federal Foundation in 2024 will provide further insights into the economic, social and ecological aspects of music festivals in Germany. This is supported by a cooperation project between the Music Initiative, the Live Culture and the German Music Information Center, and is a step towards stronger focus on sustainability and diversity in the festival industry.
In this challenging time, festivals are more than ever required to rethink their concept and remain innovative in order to meet the changing expectations of the audience. The hope remains that even smaller events such as the Hydron Open-Air can take the stage again in the future.
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