OpenAir St.Gallen 2024

About:
OpenAir St.Gallen is an annual music festival that takes place near St. Gallen, Switzerland. The festival was first held in 1977 and has since grown to become one of the largest open-air festivals in Switzerland. It attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year and features a diverse lineup of international and local musicians across a variety of genres.

OpenAir St.Gallen has played host to many well-known musicians and bands, such as Radiohead, Muse, Arcade Fire, The Chemical Brothers, and many others.

Famous For:
OpenAir St.Gallen is committed to sustainability, with a focus on reducing the environmental impact of the festival.

Creation Purpose:
OpenAir St.Gallen was founded in 1977 by a group of students from the University of St. Gallen as a small, local music festival. The festival was intended to provide a platform for local musicians to showcase their talents and create a sense of community among attendees.

Fun Facts:
The festival is held in Sittertobel, a picturesque valley near the city of St. Gallen, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountains and countryside.

The festival originally started as a small gathering of students and has since grown to become one of the largest outdoor music festivals in Switzerland, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year.

Impact on the Music Industry:
Exposure for emerging artists: OpenAir St.Gallen provides a platform for emerging artists and bands to showcase their talent to a wider audience.