On Wednesday, July 2, Gdynia turned into a capital of music and fun – all thanks to the ongoing Open’er Festival. Every year, the event attracts thousands of alternative, pop, rock or rap sounds to the sea. Here everyone will find something for themselves – the line -up is diverse, and outside the scenes there are many zones where you can relax or take part in various activities.
On Friday evening I went through the whole festival to talk to the participants about it. It turns out that for a large number of people this is not the first edition of the event. Some host on Open’er regularly, almost always, and others returned for the second time, because last year they liked it so much. In an interview with Interia, several music lovers confessed, which attracts them in this place.
“I came for friends”“Line -up cool. I don’t know if the best … but above all I am pulling me here people and vibe” – two young girls told us who came to Open’er for the second time in their lives. “I just came here because My parents persuaded me “ – In turn, the girl confessed, for whom Open’er was an excuse for a family trip.
“Chill, Fun and Rock and Roll” – the girls pointed out for whom fun at the festival is fun.
Open’er participants came to Gdynia mainly for Muse and Linkin Park
Asking about Line -up, I heard various voices – many people said it was the best for years, while others liked the previous, more pop edition. This time, the organizers decided to return to the old days with the climate and focused on more alternative and rock bands. Headliners themselves – Massive Attack, Nine Inch Nails, Muse and Linkin Park – They attracted lovers of stronger sounds and veterans of Open’er to the event, who loved the festival years ago for such artists.
According to the probe, Muse belonged to the most awaited concerts, although many participants also indicated Linkin Park as a reason for buying tickets for Open’er. A lot of people also mentioned other headliners, but some have focused on quite unobvious choices.
“We have different types – headliners, but we also walk on other scenes to know what is squeaking in the grass. For my wife the best Muse, and for me Justice” – one of the participants told us. Others indicated artists like Mother Mother, Fka Twigs, Lola Young Whether St. Vincent. The surname was also often rained J Balvinawhich on Thursday evening at Tent Stage started one of the largest events at the festival. “Today is a good day for Polish rap, because there will be a lot of people” – a representative of the young generation pointed out.
How has the Open’er Festival changed in recent years?
I managed to talk to several veterans of the event who told me briefly, which in their opinion was the biggest change that has occurred in Open’er in recent years. It turns out that few mentioned the species differences in the line-up. They paid attention mainly to the amenities provided by the organizer, strictly unrelated to the concerts.
“I was in high school for the first time, eight years ago. It changedthere are many more zones and you can’t go out of the zone, and it used to be a problem. But this is not the most important thing! Tent is also not as cool as it used to be because he looked like a circus, “said a woman for whom Open’er is associated with growing time.
“It has changed a bit here. It was better and worse on open’ers. This year, toilets have changed for the better. Comfort is definitely better – it’s definitely a plus. However, I do not like the organization of this festival in the sense that the sponsors are starting to take the initiative and do not allow freedom, “the Lord confessed, for whom this year’s Open’er edition is already the eighth concert season in Gdynia.
Cowboy is a hit of this year’s Open’er! Participants talk about their phenomenon
Interestingly, on this year’s Open’er there was a certain trend that was in the clothing of the participants. A meticulously selected style is the basis for many people to have fun at the festival. Participants willingly take pictures in specially prepared zones and know that then the appearance is the basis.
Although some are trying to focus on comfort – they dress sports sneakers or boots, thanks to which in the crowd they do not have to worry about stinging – for others many hours spent in the festival field in uncomfortable shoes is not a problem. Cowboy boots are currently a great hit of Open’er. Why do participants choose this specific footwear?
In an interview with Interia, people mainly pointed to the prevailing fashion, although some girls said that the shoes are not as uncomfortable as they look. The vast majority, however, confirmed the assumptions – it is worth getting less invasive clothing for concerts.
“I had cowboy boots last year and my legs hurt all week. So I’m definitely a team of rubber. I was counting on rain, it is not raining, but Gumiaki won ” – the girl told us, who this year focused on comfort at all costs.
“Cowboy cowboy boots, but probably not here. Because it gives me a vibe Beyonceand she is not here. So not … I would dress something more on a looseness here, “added another festival participant.