Serbia's Exit festival may go into exile' amid government pressure over student protests

"The only way we could continue the festival beyond this year is if we decided not to be free from political influence,"

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.

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