Smaller festivals are currently facing financial hardships caused by rising operational costs and a trend of audiences delaying ticket purchases until the last minute. Organizers emphasize that these events are not driven by profit and are particularly vulnerable to external factors like poor weather.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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