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Music Festivals Put Down Roots in Asia as War Makes Travel Tough

Fireworks light up the night at Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas in 2022.Photographer: Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service/Getty Images

Global music festivals are moving closer to their audiences in Asia as war-driven travel disruptions reshape how far fans are willing to go.

Brands like Tomorrowland and Electric Daisy Carnival are rolling out more regional editions that draw audiences from nearby markets. This December, both will hold events in Thailand — in Pattaya and Phuket — as part of a broader expansion strategy.