The 2025 festival season has transformed into a casualty list, with mid-tier staples like Pitchfork and Balaton Sound buckling under the weight of “greedflation” and corporate homogenization. As the industry bifurcates into massive spectacles and underground raves, the beloved independent middle class of live music faces rapid extinction.
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The Vatican hosted an electronic music event in Slovakia featuring DJ priest Padre Guilherme, marking a novel outreach to youth. Celebrating faith and inclusivity, it blended techno beats with papal messages, engaging Gen Z culture.
A new global study has crowned Barcelona as the top nightlife city for 2025, thanks to its unbeatable mix of affordable drinks, late-night venues, and a thriving underground music scene. Travelers now rank nightlife as a top priority, with Barcelona leading a Euro-heavy list that includes Paris and Tokyo.