Continental Currents: Europe’s DIY Festival Relay
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Written in by Emma Carter an Street Culture Journalist in festivals europe indie at STRM
Emma Carter rides Europe’s 2025 indie festival circuit, from bike-powered stages to cross-border artist swaps that keep tours affordable.
Transcript
Emma Carter jumps between festival grounds in Lisbon, Warsaw, and Reykjavík to capture the indie wave sweeping across Europe. Guests include collective curators, eco-stage engineers, and artists leaning on community-owned venues.
Field Notes
- How pay-what-you-can ticketing and solidarity merch are funding experimental lineups
- Bike-powered sound systems and solar rigs bringing sustainability to the main stage
- Artist exchange programs that keep micro-tours affordable and collaborative
Stick around for a closing montage of live cuts and late-night green room chats recorded on the road.
