Major music festival pulls out of Serbia after backing student protests
Summary
A large music festival named Exit is leaving Serbia after its 25th anniversary in July. The festival organizers say the Serbian government stopped funding them because of their support for student protests. They also mention that some sponsors were forced to withdraw due to state pressure.Key Facts
- Exit is one of Europe's largest music festivals.
- The festival will hold its final event in Serbia from July 10 to 13.
- Organizers claim the Serbian government cut off their funding due to the festival's support for student protests.
- Serbian officials deny these claims, citing financial constraints.
- The festival takes place in Novi Sad and had 200,000 visitors last year.
- Exit began as part of a protest movement that helped end Slobodan Milosevic's presidency in 2000.
- The festival has supported student protests with supplies and messages of support.
- It is uncertain if Exit will move to a new country after leaving Serbia.
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