The poster you see is the result of months of negotiation between festivals, agents and artists.
Headliners first
Organisers usually secure their biggest names early, because those acts help sell tickets.
Fitting the budget
Fees for the top acts can take a large share of the budget, leaving less for the rest of the lineup.
Radius clauses
Contracts often stop an artist from playing other shows nearby for a period before and after the festival.
Routing and timing
Artists on tour prefer dates that fit their route, which shapes who can come when.
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