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See - Sada Elbalad
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Mohamed Hamaki to Perform at 39th Jerash Festival for First Time in 10 Years
Yara Sameh Egyptian superstar Mohamed Hamaki will make a grand return to the 39th edition of the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts on August 1. The musician last played live at the festival in 2014. Under the patronage of Jordan's King Abdullah II, the 39th edition is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, July 23, under the theme: "Here is Jordan... and Its Glory Continues." This year's edition features more than 235 artistic, cultural, and literary events from 37 Arab and foreign countries held in the ancient city of Jerash and in several governorates, including the capital, Amman, to Jerash, Madaba, Irbid, Zarqa, and others. The festival, which runs until August 2, will be held in the ancient city of Jerash at the Southern and Northern Theaters, the Main Square, the Sound and Light Theater, the Youth and Creativity Theater (Artemis), and Column Street. In Amman, events will be held at the Royal Cultural Center, the Roman Amphitheater, the Hussein Cultural Center, and the Zaha Cultural Center, as well as other activities in several governorates. The talents participating in the festival also include the likes of Mayada El Hennawy, Assala Nasri, and Ahlam. The concerts are expected to attract thousands of visitors daily in a unique artistic atmosphere amidst the archaeological landmarks of Jerash. Founded in 1981 by the late Queen Noor, the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts is held annually in the historical city of Jerash, 48 kilometres north of the Jordanian capital Amman. It is part of the Jordan Festival, which aims to enrich cultural activities in Jordan. The event takes place in the spectacular, floodlit settings of the Jerash ruins and includes folklore dances by both local and foreign groups, ballet, concerts, dramas, opera, popular singers, and traditional handicraft sales. With its national, Arab, and international dimensions, the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts is a unique cultural, social, economic, and tourism phenomenon that conveys profound cultural and political messages. It also significantly contributes to the revitalization of the Kingdom's economy and tourism industry, as well as that of the city of Jerash and its surrounding community. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean Arts & Culture "6 Ayam" Sets Streaming Date
LeMonde
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- LeMonde
'Why are audiences, especially young people, willing to pay up to €610 to see Beyoncé?'
Summer has arrived, and the lineup of blockbuster rock festivals throughout France threatens to create gridlock in July: Garorock, Eurockéennes, Main Square, Francofolies, Vieilles Charrues. While the dizzying inflation of ticket prices has already been analyzed, one question stands out: Why are audiences, especially young people, willing to pay up to €610 to see Beyoncé at the Stade de France? Why do people accept being treated in an often indecent manner, sacrificing essential expenditures, putting their daily lives at risk or even taking out a bank loan just for two hours with a superstar? Take comfort: Tickets are even more expensive in the United States and the United Kingdom, where a sophisticated mechanism called dynamic pricing means the more demand there is, the higher the price climbs, in real time. This was recently the case for Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and K-pop concerts. On tour from July 4 to August 17, skipping France, the group Oasis sold 900,000 tickets that quickly jumped from £150 (€178) to over £350. And while Bruce Springsteen may be an activist on stage, backstage, tickets for his 2023 tour sometimes reached several thousand dollars. Beating fake tickets But take a look at discussion forums, such as Reddit, where fans share advice about stadium concerts. Their main concern is not the ticket price but whether they can actually get one. It is a veritable obstacle course. People pay for the privilege. Failure brings tears. Some sites act as virtual counselors. The advice? Open multiple accounts on ticket sale platforms; register exactly 15 minutes before presale (down to the second) to be well placed in the queue; devise strategies to move up a few spots; sometimes wait hours for a response; act instantly when the sales window opens; accept higher prices than expected; navigate unclear offers (premium, platinum, VIP tickets); and avoid tickets scooped up in bulk by scalpers who resell them at inflated prices.
