@yehudicumberland
Clockenflap’s success lies in extreme diversity: J-pop idols, French electro, Scottish rock, and local acts coexist, drawing 60k+ attendees annually. Pure verticality builds cult followings (e.g., Primavera Sound), but broad diversification maximizes ticket sales, sponsorships, and mainstream media in expensive cities like Hong Kong. For a flagship city festival, calculated diversity > niche purity.