The three-day Laima Vaikule festival Rendezvous, set to unfold in Jurmala next month, is currently around 30 percent full in terms of concert hall capacity. This figure was reported by kp.ru.
According to a local blogger quoted by the publication, more than 10 percent of tickets have already been sold. It is anticipated that, as in previous years, a portion of the remaining seats will be allocated free of charge to ensure the venue fills and audiences are not left wanting.
On the festival’s second day, it is expected that Alla Pugacheva and Maxim Galkin, who have been designated as a foreign agent in Russia, will attend. Rumors circulating this week suggest that the iconic performer might also take the stage at the Rendezvous festival. The kp.ru source notes that this chatter appears to be a strategy aimed at boosting ticket sales.
One local observer was quoted as saying there remains a single hopeful scenario: if Pugacheva appears at the traditional July gathering in Jurmala, ticket sales for the second day could surge as fans aim to see the legendary performer often referred to as Baba Alla. This sentiment was relayed by kp.ru.
Some local commentators have described the current festival as a misfire due to the absence of widely recognized stars on the lineup. It is public knowledge that Nino Katamadze, Janis Stebelis, Intars Busulis, and other artists are scheduled to perform at Rendezvous, with Bi-2 taking a leading role in the 2024 edition. The event is slated to run in Jurmala from July 26 to 28.
Earlier remarks by Vasilyeva, in the persona of Posner, were noted for questions perceived as lacking depth, according to local discourse.