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There's an article in today's The Wall Street Journal about the emergence and popularity of music festivals in the U.S.
Read and discuss!
Here's a little excerpt: As big festivals multiply, organizers are facing growing competition for top acts. That's making the events more lucrative for the talent. A band can often command more than its usual fee for a festival gig -- $1 million or more for headliners -- in part because organizers are paying a premium to get a special performance instead of being a stop on a tour.
But some critics say that in leaning on mainstream headliners, some festivals risk losing their distinctive, antiestablishment personalities, which is what keeps many core fans coming back.
