Live Nation acquires Finnish hip-hop festival
Finland’s leading urban music festival, Blockfest, has been acquired by Live Nation Finland following years of collaboration with the festival
News By | 15 February 2019
Live Nation Finland has announced the acquisition of the country’s leading hip-hop festival, Blockfest. Founded in 2008 in Tampere, Finland, Blockfest has grown to become one of the biggest hip-hop festivals in the Nordic countries.
Taking place at the Tampere stadium, the two-day festival attracted 75,000 festivalgoers last year.
“This deal cements Blockfest’s position in the festival calendar and will ensure that the festival attracts the hottest international acts going forward,” says Kalle Kallonen, Blockfest founder and chief executive.
“We…
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