Looking for a musical getaway this summer? Want to speak out against the world’s problems? Well, head to the stunning Petrovaradin Fortress in the city of Novi Sad in Serbia for the EXIT festival.
EXIT is a music festival with a political history. It was originally started as an act of rebellion against the regime of Slobodan Milosevic*. The purpose of EXIT is a worthy one – it’s aimed at those who are tolerant, and open to different cultures. In fact, the festival organisers even designed their flyers as passports. The festival is marketed for people who want to make the world a better place. It began in 2000, and at first people didn’t think it would be very successful. They predicted it would be a rally for rebellious youngsters. But they were wrong. More than 200,000 people attended the first year and it had an international line-up of musicians including Finley Quaye, Kosheen and Tony Allen among others.