The Exit festival, one of Europe's largest music festivals, is set to relocate outside Serbia after organizers faced governmental pressure and funding withdrawal over their backing of anti-corruption protests. Founded in 2000 by student activists, the festival has become a cultural beacon, attracting 210,000 attendees in 2024. However, recent tensions with the Serbian government, particularly after a tragic incident leading to public protests, have prompted organizers to seek new locations in Germany or neighboring Balkan states for future events, marking a significant shift in its history.
The only way we could continue the festival beyond this year is if we decided not to be free from political influence,
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