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Dudersaurus t1_je3oh63 wrote

They can, but the barriers to entry are massive.

For example, Knotfest is a metal festival run by Slipknot, who organise ticketing and independent venues.

In Australia this was a Showground in Brisbane, Centennial Park in Sydney and Flemington race course in Melbourne.

There is no way an averagely successful band, or even Slipknot doing a non-festival tour could make these venues financially viable.

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TheKurosawa t1_je3zw9i wrote

> Knotfest is a metal festival run by Slipknot

Oh thank god.

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jverbal t1_je452vr wrote

And from all reports, it was a super successful and well run festival. Hopefully it sets a blueprint on how to go it alone

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Dudersaurus t1_je459tr wrote

Yep, they all sold out quickly and seemed to run well, so undoubtedly successful, but not many artists have the clout to do it.

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