Lorca Gears Up for Inaugural Fortaleza Sound Music Festival

The city of Lorca is abuzz with excitement as it prepares for the first-ever Fortaleza Sound indie music festival, scheduled to take place from June 28 to 30. A total of 31 prominent musical acts have been confirmed, and they'll be joined by an additional 12 upcoming bands who will perform free concerts for the community. Carlos Caro, CEO of Creative Promociones Artísticas and the festival organizer, has noted the unexpectedly high demand, with a full month's worth of tickets selling out in just ten days.

Economic Boom & Community Excitement

Anticipation for the event is not only cultural but also economic, with attendee estimates ranging between 10,000 and 12,000 each day. The pre-sale has already seen nearly 2000 tickets snatched up, indicative of the draw this festival has across Spain, especially from neighboring regions. Top-billed acts like Vetusta Morla, Lori Meyers, León Benavente, and the newly announced Rayden are generating significant buzz.

Partnering with regional hospitality association Hostelor, the festival will also feature an array of culinary options to enhance the experience. Hotel bookings are soaring, with 80 percent occupancy reported and plans underway to create 2,000 luxury camping, or 'glamping', sites to meet the overwhelming demand.

Financial experts are projecting a sizeable economic influx to the tune of €5 million, far surpassing the festival's €1 million investment. This is largely attributed to the high expenditure expected from festival-goers. With the entire city preparing for the swarm of festival attendees, Fortaleza Sound is set to become a landmark event, proudly taking its place on Lorca's annual cultural agenda.

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