![A replica of the Eiffel Tower with the festival logo stands on the grounds of the French edition of Lollapalooza, held in Paris. A replica of the Eiffel Tower with the festival logo stands on the grounds of the French edition of Lollapalooza, held in Paris.](https://www.diggitmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/2_1_mobile/public/field/image/36152572365_b0f8752ccc_o.jpg?itok=ZSrbILtA)
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In this article I will analyze the tense relationship between the local and the global in music festivals. To do so, I will focus on the Lollapalooza festival, known for its eclectic artistic proposal, which is currently present in 8 countries.