Arena Market: Romania
Romania remains a challenging territory when it comes to international touring. Aside from issues with infrastructure and a lack of dedicated suitable venues for large shows, the war in Ukraine looms large.
“2024 hasn’t been so great regarding touring – there are not so many bands on tour – and it seems like 2025 might be the same,” says Emil Ionescu, general manager and founder of promoter BestMusic Live and ticketing firm iaBilet.ro.
“Bands are considering not touring in this part of the world as sometimes it’s not financially viable.”
Even those who do wish to perform face the issue of venue availability. “We don’t have a proper venue in Romania,” says Ionescu.…
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