Are Music Festivals Dying?

Kam Raslan | Dhanya Nair | Bihzhu Foo

27-Sep-24 20:00

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Is there a shift in the music industry when it comes to people’s preference for music festivals? That’s the question our guest, Bihzhu, is asking as attendance numbers have dwindled locally and internationally. She shared her thoughts with our culture vulture Kam Raslan and his trusty sidekick Dhanya Nair. That topic is sandwiched between a conversation on body positivity and fandom, ensuring a wholesome, nuanced episode of A Bit of Culture that you will enjoy. Tune in and find out for yourself!

Produced by: Haniff Baharudin

Presented by: Kam Raslan

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Categories: culture

Tags: a bit of culture, aboc, music festivals, body positivity, body image, fandom, fandom culture,

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