This refers to Adelmo Fernandes’ letter in your column titled ‘Promote rock concerts instead of EDMs’ dated 5th December. I fully agree with the views expressed on the topic. Today, even smaller states like Meghalaya are inviting legendary rock bands such as Europe and Mr Big to perform live in front of packed audiences. Why can’t Goa do the same, especially when so many Goans have grown up listening to iconic rock artists and bands like Robbie Williams, Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd, Guns N’ Roses, Scorpions, Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest?
The only bright spot this month is that the legendary Canadian rock star Bryan Adams is set to delight Goan audiences with his classic hits and his new album ‘So Happy It Hurts’ at the Bambolim Athletic Stadium on 17th December 2024.
Considering the love Goans have for international music, I believe the Tourism Department should focus on promoting rock concerts by international artists and bands. These events would genuinely entertain both international tourists and Goa’s live music enthusiasts. It would be far better than fully supporting controversial, drug-fuelled EDM festivals like Sunburn, which mainly attract fake music lovers and drug addicts from neighbouring states.
