The Festival Model Is Breaking. The Maths Says So.
Over 20 festivals cancelled by mid-2026. Insurance tripled as a share of budget. Ticket prices cannot absorb it.
By Tessera Team
Theme
Operations
Date
29 September 2026
Theme
Operations
Date
29 September 2026
The takeaway: When you cannot raise prices and cannot cut the lineup, the only margin left is in how you run the event.
Tags
Festivals
Event Economics
Operations
Cost Control
Southeast Asia
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