Viva Braslav Organizer Explained Why Festival Tickets Became So Expensive

According to him, the increase in ticket prices is primarily due to a significant rise in the cost of organizing performances. While many artists previously performed with a minimal team, leading performers now arrive with dozens of musicians, technical specialists, and accompanying personnel. For them, it is necessary to arrange flights, accommodation, transport, meals, and all conditions for concert preparation.

Organizers also allocate additional time for possible flight delays to avoid disrupting the performance schedule. As a result, the budget for inviting artists has significantly increased in recent years.

Oleg Labuts noted that new legal requirements have also affected the festival's operations. According to the new rules, only organizers included in a special state register can hold cultural and entertainment events. Due to these new requirements, many traditional festivals in various parts of Belarus have been canceled this year.

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Oleg Labuts

Preparation for Viva Braslav begins long before the festival's opening. One of the most challenging tasks was organizing the venue on the shore of the Braslav Lakes. A few years ago, for this purpose, it was necessary to coordinate a temporary closure of a republican highway and organize detours. Now, this scheme has been perfected and is used during the festival.

Natural conditions also create no less problems. Last year, due to high water levels, part of the campsite was flooded, so organizers had to drain areas, level the ground, and reinforce pedestrian paths. Previously, the possibility of holding the festival on a peninsula in the Braslav district, which resembles Swiss landscapes, was also considered; however, this project is currently impossible to implement, as it would require the construction of a long pontoon bridge.

This year, the organizers have prepared several innovations. For the first time, a so-called 'quiet camping' area will operate, where silence rules will be enforced from 23:00 to 8:00. This is designed for people who want to rest without loud music at night.

Another novelty will be a separate stage in the tent city. Additionally, already on Thursday, a day before the official opening of the festival, a pre-festival party with DJs will take place. Thus, the festive program will effectively start earlier.

The organizers will also expand the sports zone, where it will be possible not only to participate in competitions but also to support teams. For those wishing to get acquainted with the region, excursion programs around the Braslav district have been prepared. Guests will be able to visit Mount Mayak, local churches, ancient estates, and other interesting places.

Separately, Oleg Labuts explained why the shower in the campsite remains paid. According to him, creating showers in field conditions requires significant financial outlays and special equipment. Moreover, payment helps to avoid long queues: if the shower were free, many visitors would use it much longer, creating inconvenience for others. Organizers hope that in the future, the culture of camping recreation in Belarus will develop, and visitors will increasingly come with their own equipment.

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