A festival that can’t be franchised: The secret to Outside Lands’ longevity
Co-founder Allen Scott of Another Planet Entertainment tells IQ how the festival's California roots are fuelling its innovation
News By Hanna Ellington | 7 August 2026
Ahead of the 18th edition of San Francisco’s Outside Lands, festival co-founder Allen Scott explains how the independent organiser is doubling down on its local identity despite soaring costs and increasing industry consolidation.
Organised by Another Planet Entertainment (APE), the multi-stage festival launches today (7 August) and runs until Sunday (9 August), with Charli xcx, The Strokes, and Rüfüs du Sol topping this year’s bill. It is another sell-out success for the indie organisers, with 225,000 tickets sold and…
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