Lollapa-whomst? Are We Over-Whelmed With Too Many Music Fests?

from The Emo Social Club Podcast · host Emo Social Club

"It's kinda of a cliche thing to be like, 'oh I started goin' and it wasn't as good'-but ever since then, I feel it's gotten more and more to like the general pop, EDM, hip-hop genre." says General Manager of Radio DePaul, Marty O'Connell. Lollapalooza has a history of selling out passes in under 10 minutes. However, the past two years have sturggled with ticket sales. Last years fest had tickets avaliable day of. This year they haven't even sold out-nearly two months after the line-up announcement. So what's Lolla doing wrong? Or it could be we as music fiends are too overwhelmed by the plethora of music festivals to choose from. Beyond the Music founder Connor Skelly says, "This is both a good and bad thing about Lollapalooza, and Bonaroo and Coachella. All these large festivals that appeal to a wide range of audiences," he begins, "It's great that they do that, it gets a lot of people together to appreciate music, but I think it also works to their detriment." So, what's the future for music festivals like Lolla? Tune-in to find out! We also are doing our VERY FIRST TICKET GIVEAWAY! Thanks to our friends at Out of Context/Get2TheGig! Also listen to see how to enter. Follow Connor Skelly: Twitter Instagram Follow Marty O'Connell: Twitter: Instagram Follow Beyond The Music: Twitter Instagram Follow Radio DePaul: Twitter Instagram Follow Out Of Context Production/Get2TheGig: Twitter Instagram Join the club! Youtube Twitch Facebook Twitter Instagram Follow us! Brian: @spookypants1 Lizzie: @bordenbathory JOIN THE CLUB! Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram TikTok: https://emosocial.club/tiktok Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tv Discord: https://emosocial.club/discord Facebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Twitter: https://emosocial.club/twitter Support the Show:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts/SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itSupport us and watch exclusive episodes: https://emosocialclub.tvIt was never just a phase. We connect the Myspace era to today's waves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What this episode covers

It's a weird one-off once again! Lizzie talks with Marty O'Connell of Radio DePaul and Connor Skelly of Beyond The Music about the disappointment Lollapalooza has turned out to be this year (seemingly). We also have our first ticket giveaway!