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How can u tell that ur band has truly ‘made it’ and that u r living life as a ‘rock star’?

U might not recognize this band, because it is the band Blink 182, before they ‘blew up like crazy.’ (L to R: Travis Barker, Mark Hoppus, Thomas DeLonge)

It’s kinda weird these days. I feel bands want to ‘make it’ in a way that means ‘not becoming a huge brand that can sell [...]

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In the future, will bands need ‘mascots’ in order to extend their brand?

Photo by Kurt Christensen via BrookVeeg

I remember when I was a young boy connecting with my father through mainstream interests, we used to attend professional sporting events. At these events, each team had a ‘mascot’ who intended to get fans ‘fired up’ about the home team. I’m not sure how much adults [...]

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Which prop will make a music festival the most meaningful?

It’s kinda hard for music festivals to ‘compete’ these days. All of them are basically the same, and most of them book the same acts. Music festivals must find effective gimmicks to make consumers feel like they are experiencing an inimitable event, available nowhere else in the universe. Also must make the [...]

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Do music festivals help u connect with ‘the human spirit’?

Was looking at pix of Glastonbury Music festival. Seems like an ‘overwhelming experience.’ Can’t believe ‘this many people’ want to see ‘live music.’
Photos via bigpicture

Damn. This picture ’seriously seems like a Where’s Waldo’ 2-page spread. Can’t believe it is actually ‘temporary shelter’ for people attending some ‘huge ass’ music festival in [...]

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