Music festivals bring together a diverse group of people from various cultures and backgrounds. These events foster community pride because of the time, effort, and money invested by event organizers, performers, vendors, and officials to put on these events. They also offer an opportunity for attendees to network with other people who share similar interests and values.
Music festivals have evolved from being strictly jazz festivals to incorporating rock, blues, and soul. This festival has hosted eight headlining performances from Deep Purple, who have even written lyrics about the Montreux Jazz Festival’s “fire.” It’s held on the shores of Lake Geneva and spans nearly a fortnight, and attracts more than three million attendees each year.
In the 18th century, secular music festivals began in England. The first was held in Westminster Abbey in London, and continued unbroken until the Crystal Palace burned down in the mid-20th century. Other festivals, such as the Birmingham Festival, developed throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Originally, the festival focused on Handel’s music, but later expanded to feature other composers as well.
In the US, the most popular festivals include Coachella, Lollapalooza, and SXSW. Each year, the lineup is the source of high anticipation and is a topic of intense discussion among music lovers.
