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How a music festival lineup gets booked
The poster you see is the result of months of negotiation between festivals, agents and artists. Organisers usually secure their biggest names early, because those acts help sell tickets.
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How films get their age ratings
Before a film is released in cinemas, it usually needs a certificate saying who it's suitable for. In India, the Central Board of Film Certification reviews films and issues certificates such as U, UA and A.
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Why concert tickets cost what they do
A ticket price reflects far more than the artist's fee. Venue hire, crew, staging, security and travel all have to be covered by ticket sales. Some sellers raise prices for high-demand seats while they're on sale, much like airlines do.
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What actually puts a podcast on the charts
Podcast charts can feel mysterious, and platforms don't publish their exact formulas. Charts generally reward recent activity, such as new followers and listens in the past few days.
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Why cinemas care so much about what you buy at the snack counter
For many cinemas, food and drink are among the most important sources of profit. A large part of each ticket goes to the film's distributor, especially in opening weeks.
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Why most films release on a Friday
In India and many other countries, most new films open on a Friday. Cinemas are busiest on weekends, so a Friday opening gives a film three strong days straight away.
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