Kx5 at the Coliseum: A Record-Breaking Concert or a Waste of Resources?
The recent Kx5 concert at the Coliseum broke records as being North America's largest single-day electronic music artist show ever; however, many are questioning if it was really worth it given its environmental impact and potential health risks associated with large gatherings during COVID-19 times
Dec. 28, 2022 5:44PM
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The recent Kx5 concert at the Coliseum in Los Angeles has been making headlines as the largest single-day concert headlined by an electronic music artist ever in North America. Pollstar and Billboard have both confirmed that this was indeed the biggest ticketed global headliner dance event of 2022. While it may be impressive to break records, some are questioning whether such a large-scale event is worth it given its environmental and economic impacts. Organizing a concert of this magnitude requires a lot of resources. In addition to energy for lighting and sound equipment, there is also fuel used for transportation and other materials necessary for setup. This all adds up to create a huge carbon footprint, which could have been avoided if more sustainable practices were put into place. Furthermore, many people believe that such an extravagant event should not be taking place while so many people are struggling financially due to the pandemic. The money spent on tickets could have gone towards helping those in need instead of lining someone's pockets with profits from the show. On top of these issues, there are also safety concerns surrounding such a large gathering during COVID-19 times. Even though precautions were taken such as requiring masks and social distancing, some experts fear that this could still lead to an increase in cases due to the sheer number of people attending the event. It is difficult to say whether or not these risks outweighed any potential benefits from having such a large gathering in one place during this time period. In conclusion, while breaking records may seem like something worth celebrating on paper, it comes with real consequences that must be considered when organizing events like Kx5 at the Coliseum. From environmental damage to economic costs and health risks associated with large gatherings during COVID-19 times, there are numerous reasons why some believe that this record-breaking concert was ultimately not worth it after all.