Corona still has Switzerland firmly in its grip. Everyday life is on a low flame and nobody knows what is normal for us in summer and what is not. It is clear that the organizers of the big open airs are once again disappointed that the mega events are not taking place. Tens of thousands of music fans are sad that they cannot celebrate their great days on the Gurten and in the St. Gallen Sittertobel. These two festivals have already been canceled.
National instead of international stars?
But there is one aspect that the festival organizers are not communicating: Which top stars would have come? The festivals have provided information about prices and dates. But not about the big stars. Because they are not allowed to and cannot travel.
The big players in the industry have management australia rcs data contracts that are made of iron. Countries with civil war? No. Countries with dubious governments? No. And a pandemic rules out all international activities. Of course you can make a lot of money with Swiss stars like Pegasus or Gölä. But for a few concerts, not for a festival. Gölä and Trauffer would have had 50,000 spectators in Letzigrund last year, if they had...
Both sides show
As much as we wish the open-air teams luck and success, they should show both sides of the coin. The situation here and the situation for international bookings. Both are not possible at the moment. Unfortunately.
The festival's infrastructure is gigantic. Hundreds of young people help and have a summer job, the sponsors provide an ideal environment. And young people have the freedom they so desperately needed during these months.