Despite still reeling from the pandemic and being overlooked for several big-name shows in Southeast Asia, Malaysia still managed to host 31 out of 43 music festivals announced in 2024. While some were amazing, others left fans wanting more. Yet, considering the challenges facing event organisers worldwide – inflation, rising operational costs, and poor ticket sales – this is by no means a small feat. Southeast Asia’s live event market is also booming. With Rolling Loud and Wonderfruit taking...

Despite still reeling from the pandemic and being overlooked for several big-name shows in Southeast Asia, Malaysia still managed to host 31 out of 43 music festivals announced in 2024. While some were amazing, others left fans wanting more. Yet, considering the challenges facing event organisers worldwide – inflation, rising operational costs, and poor ticket sales – this is by no means a small feat. Southeast Asia’s live event market is also booming. With Rolling Loud and Wonderfruit taking...