Why Music Festivals Don’t Feel The Same Anymore
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Let me know what you think of music festivals these days in the comments!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 intro
00:14 are music festivals doing okay?
01:29 a most peculiar invitation
02:22 what makes Project Pabst unique
04:20 who runs the festival
05:58 getting to know Portland, OR more
06:40 everything is expensive now
08:25 a focus on local
10:35 the deeper connection between Pabst and Portland
12:59 the one thing music festivals need to focus on
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Photo by Alex P
Photo by Jill Wellington
Photo by Don Hainzl
Video by The Element
Video by Ruvim Miksanskiy
@RxLush
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
13:25 Paco y Cato
@yorha2b35
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
Festivals need a rest stop section where attendees can play Donkey Kong for a bit between sets.
@lordxenusfollower
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
THE FEST in Gainesville is emblematic of everything good about music festivals! went this year and it was the best weekend of my life.
@selalewis9189
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
Even my beloved hometown Summerfest is no longer 10 straight days of music. It now only operates on weekends. Those weekday, midday, late night concerts were where you saw local, independent, and newer artist from around the country. You got to see them for free in a fun, safe environment on the Lakefront. The big acts still played on weekends, but you could still hear all kinds of great music for free.
@thatdude285
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
No cut from the merch table is amazing to hear, I'd gladly support this festival for that alone
@Lilyofthewest22
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
As I’ve gotten older, I prefer just buying individual concert tickets to support the artists I really want to see. Sometimes a bummer to be in a crowd to see an artist you love but half the people there don’t care about the music and just want to party and talk over the set. Much more fun to be surrounded by actual fans
@jonathanmelhuish4530
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
3:40 so tired you left the pineapple right-side up
@christinevr7698
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
Hamilton Ontario Canada has had Festivsl of Friends music fest for 49 years! It’s mostly a music festival and lately has become more kid/family friendly – they even have a midway set up. Volunteer run. Usually pretty good.
@enemystriker3195
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
2:52 fuck you
@kyceessadki2501
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
you know this guy has always reminded me of ted nvision but 2:15 really makes me wonder if they are related
@duke86fan
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
fun fact: i actually went to a local music festival last week… and i specifically saw spoon because i knew if i didn't mic would come and review arson again
@DISDBO
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
PORTLAND MENTIONED LFGGGGGGGGGGGG
@Nitro99999
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
OMG great video however I need that Prince Batman shirt somebody please tell me where can I get the shirt from LOL
@checreates
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
My first time watching you and I enjoyed this documentary! Great job of honoring your sponsor and posing a thought piece.
To answer your question, I can’t remember the last time I went to a festival. I’ll agree with you… I think those of us tired of the noise of Coachella for instance are niching down to find our folk.
Oh, my last shows were Hiatus Kaiyote and Kokoroko and man was I grateful for the respectful, vibey, of-age crowds.
@connordavis4766
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
So Pabst owns National Bohemian now. Can we get that smaller-stage Baltimore festival at like Pier 6?
@jamesmachado8874
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
Day On The Green 1977 with Zepplin! That rocked!
@UjhYhg
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
Really enjoyed this breakdown — I'd love more coverage of global music festivals!
@couldntmixapotnoodle
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
My main objection to large festivals are that they are catered toward the rich or the middle class who are prepared to fork out and go to a festival, where you sleep in a tent on the muddy floor.
@fleadoggreen9062
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
Yea everything has its arc
Looks like we gotta start at small festivals like in parking lots
@tristanvillalontriss9220
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
Music does not have the same quality of character and soul anymore. Pop music is not about artistry. It's just about showmanship, public attention, and marketing.😢
@Muzikrazy213
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
3:45 YOU'RE STAYING THE GREATEST HOTEL CHAIN EVER!
🍍STAYPINEAPPLE🍍
@UHaulShorts
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
Anarchist capital USA
@jacel987
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
1:14 FUNNY MONKEY TAKES A PISS INTO HIS OWN MOUTH CRAZY!!!
@sabrinacamargo25
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
looks super nice! I wish I could've gone
@skypiercer1721
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
The idea of music festivals becoming likelier to succeed if they scale down and cater to communities is something I’m seeing in the art event scene, as well! I loved that you showed various perspectives from the community in this video 🙂
@mrflipperinvader7922
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
Man you changed the Iggy Pop thumbnail 😆
@alexh1210
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
Im gonna cry. What do you mean Teens don't like these artist. I'm 16 I would kill to see Death Cab for Cutie, Iggy pop and DEVO.😆
@oldusernamewasbadlol
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
…is your voice deeper on the West Coast?!
@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmp
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
2:43 Portola is also 21+, and it definitely makes a huge difference. The crowd is way chiller and less obnoxious (knock on wood).
@clarissssaaaahh
March 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
You should go to Kilby block party in Salt Lake City! It had some artist overlap with Pabst and similar vibes
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