Country Profile: Croatia
Although the touring conditions in 2024 were described as “solid,” ticket sales in Croatia have been 10-15% slower compared to 2023, according to Mario Grdosic, managing director of the leading Croatian promoter LAA.
He suggests that “inflation and too many shows in such a small market” are the main reasons. From British-based companies such as Global and Defected Records, which organise the annual Hideout and…
He suggests that “inflation and too many shows in such a small market” are the main reasons.
From British-based companies such as Global and Defected Records, which organise the annual Hideout and Defected Croatia festivals, to German-owned Cosmopop and Istanbul-based Charmenko, international promoters play a significant role in the Croatian live music market, particularly in the realm of festivals.
The other key Croatian independent promoter is In Music Ltd., founded by Zoran Marić. The company exclusively books globally renowned artists for their yearly INmusic festival. This year, Hozier and Bombay Bicycle Club…
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