Social networks are full of complaints, refund requests, ticket resales and protests against the organization of the festival
The public did not like the lineup of Rock in Rio 2024, which will only include a day of rock and the presence of all types of musical genres, including country music and pagoda music. Furthermore, an entire day of programming will be entirely dedicated to Brazilian artists, without the presence of international attractions.
While organizers claim the festival was never a rock festival, many of those who bought passports with all-day tickets in advance are complaining on social media and wanting their money back. There are dozens of posts mentioning refunds and wanting information on how to proceed. Those in a hurry are already putting their tickets on sale.
The big problem is that, like every year, Rock in Rio started selling tickets before revealing the artists who would be playing the event. Now that the revelation has been made, the public regrets the purchase. Among the outbursts, the edition tends to be pointed out as the worst in the history of the event. “Trash” is the most used adjective. Rock in Rio 2024, ironically, was conceived as a (first) commemorative edition of the 40th anniversary of the festival, which began in 1985 with great shows of all genres… from rock – metal, to progressive, to new wave, to post-punk.
I want my money back
— Gust🅰️vo Henrique (@gat_gustavo) April 29, 2024
TRASH I WANT MY MONEY
— Fan of Volei🥰 (@xxpcdre) April 29, 2024
I want to return my tickets (Rock in Rio card).
It’s possible?
— 🔴⚫️Roberto🟢🟡 (@Rmbhaber) April 30, 2024
If I could go back in time I wouldn’t even buy the rock in rio card
— ؘ (@drewstronado) April 30, 2024
I’m one step away from transferring my rockinrio card and leaving it for another year 😿
— Carol Valle (@carol_valless) April 30, 2024
and I bought a card to go to my first rock in Rio and they managed to put on the worst festival possible
— Jesca (@justaslip) April 30, 2024
I’m selling Rock in Rio Card 1 half and 1 full for 900.00. Or separated by 300.00 and 600.00.
— Eduardo Mendes (@Eduardo64814467) April 30, 2024
SELL A CARD @rock in Rio
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD SOMEONE BUY IT #RockinRio2024 #rock in Rio #vilamix
— madu (@maduaragaos) April 30, 2024
It is difficult to understand the revolt of those who bought the Rock in Rio Card and then announced several country singers and styles that do not correspond to Rock. As if Brazil had been chosen as a stage space for THIS style of music, for THIS festival specifically, tlgd?
—anabis (@anacbis) April 30, 2024
Then you give 500 bills for the ticket to rock in Rio and they announce: Belo, Xandy de Pilares, Dennis DJ and Pocah.
Seriously….I want my money back
— Erika Mendonça (@erikamendonca_) April 19, 2024
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I want my money back, that’s all
— Thiago Pacheco (@thiagopacheco13) April 30, 2024
How much can I sell a Rock in Rio card for, huh?
—klops (@cafecomklops) April 30, 2024
Rock in rio aka vila mix became a joke, first of all I wanted the refund
— madu (@maduaragaos) April 30, 2024
I will sell the Rock in Rio card https://t.co/cbf2ix8ijc
— completely deranged 🌈 (@Targignis) April 30, 2024
My Rock in Rio God there was no money?
— Débora (@heeydebs) April 30, 2024
For sale two Rock in Rio cards (two full) for Rock in Rio R$ 1510.00, interested send DM.
— Marcos Vinícius (@Marcos1397Vini) May 1, 2024
Intense movement of headbangers trying to sell the Rock in Rio Card… Everyone wanted to sell and no one was interested in buying.
— Thiago Ribeiro Celestino (@thrcelestino) April 30, 2024
If I get a 100 reais refund on my ticket, that’s a profit! And to think that I stopped going to Lolla…
— Daniele Augusto (@DanielAugusto10) April 29, 2024
According to my calculations I will ask for a refund of the presale ticket, only bad people 🥶
— Leandro Sousa (@leandruuu) April 23, 2024
I will put my Rock in Rio card up for sale, if I can’t find anyone I will. But if it shows up, I’ll sell it and save the money for another round.
— Heberth (@HeberthDs) April 30, 2024
brother, 40 years of festivals and these attractions – Rock in Rio, I want my money back
— danilo (@DaniloCarsan_) April 19, 2024
I decided, sell my Rock in Rio Card. I also liked the rock day, but this year the festival as a whole did not convince me.
— César Augusto (@cesar_augss) April 30, 2024
The worst Rock in Rio in the entire history of the festival. I’m glad I didn’t buy the passport. @rock in Rio
— Anna Valverde (@aninhapsi28) April 30, 2024
Imagine someone who pre-purchased a passport to Rock In Rio and will receive a Villa Mix…lol https://t.co/1KJxgmvXz5
— eumermo_ffc🇭🇺 (@eumermo_ffc) April 29, 2024
I dropped out of college and heard people at the door complaining about rock in Rio now having country music and pagodas and I really agree, I’ve really become the person who thinks it’s bad that rock in Rio doesn’t have as much anymore rock.
-Lau will see Louis! (@hsltmybesties) May 1, 2024
I suggested the creation of Sertanejo In Rio…. By mixing these aspects the meaning of being a Rock festival ends (it was already ending). I have never heard of a rocker or rock band playing at Agro events, livestock auctions, rodeo festivals… they don’t mix!! https://t.co/5H6xkDGmCK
— Hélcio Andrade (@andrade_helcio) May 1, 2024
When will they open the date for refunding the money of those who were deceived into thinking they were a decent RIR and came across this joke??? Date
—Giovani Gonzales (@santogotardo) April 29, 2024
Rock in Rio pretends to be crazy with criticism… You know that despite having made money it will be considered THE WORST EDITION OF ALL TIME… IT’S EMBARRASSING…!!! https://t.co/LDeQLNSi1N
— Joao Mattos (@JoaoMattos29) April 30, 2024
🚨I SELL ROCK TICKET IN RIO CARD
🎫 2 HALF PRICES
💵 377.50 each
🎫1 WHOLE
💵755
⚠️The buyer chooses the day
I do all the checks
🏷️: buy, sell, tickets for Rock in Rio, sell Rock in Rio, Katy Perry, Imagine Dragons, Shawn Mendes, Travis Scott, Ed Sheeran, Laugh
— amanda (@amandayhara) April 30, 2024
🚨I SELL TICKETS FOR ROCK IN RIO🚨
I am selling 2 rock tickets in rio card, with it until 05/21 you can choose the day you want to go, after that day it is subject to the availability of the event. All the tests.
🎫 HALF ENTRY
🎫ENTIRE pic.twitter.com/a70Qottmlb
— Victoria (@ttvictoria_) May 1, 2024
🚨I SELL 2 ROCK TICKETS IN RIO CARD MEIA🚨
🎫 – HALF ENTRY
THE DAY STILL TO BE CHOSEN
I DO ALL THE NECESSARY TESTS
WHATSAPP: 21 99366-7246 🚨
🏷️: buy, sell, ticket, half price, rock in rio, travis scott, 21 savage, shawn mendes, ed sheeran! pic.twitter.com/GOOdw2QRGu
— Geovannaaa Carvalho ❤ (@Geovannaaaa0015) May 1, 2024
What a fiasco! No one was lining up at the presale to buy tickets for so many bad attractions, much less country folk. The minimum of decency is to open a deadline for returns and refunds. They hinted that they had agreed the ACDC and announced the series b
— Carla 💎🐺 (@car_la_c) April 29, 2024
Are there any rock/metal festivals in Brazil in September? I was saving money for Rock in Rio but, right?
— Elian (@PerguntarTufala) May 1, 2024
When I was a teenager, my dream was to go to Rock in Rio, but I had no money.
Today, when I have money, there is only pork (or almost)
— Brazil (@CarolBrasils) May 1, 2024
I could never have imagined that 2 days of Bruno Mars at The Town would destroy Medina’s budget. The money left was only enough to make a bunch of decadent rock subs in Rio hahaha
— Thalles (@joaothallesbfr) April 30, 2024
“Rock in Rio ‘has never been about rock’.”
Of course it was always about making money.
🤘🏻🤘🏻
—Sergio Harry (@sergiodjharry) April 30, 2024
If it’s not about rock, why is it called ROCK in Rio????
It’s more honest to say that money is king and they want to earn more…but they don’t want to fool the public! https://t.co/9GjlNHwGaZ
— LONG LIVE DEMOCRACY!! (@_Lula_Livre) April 30, 2024
Guys, how about the Rock in Rio line-up (for the 40th anniversary celebration), which is really shit. And to think that perhaps, apart from MC’s solo show at sunset, Katy Perry’s day is the only one worth the interest and money. Even so, I’ve watched Katy before, so I know I’d watch it again. 🤡🤡🤡
— Lorena L. 🍏🌷🧜♀️ (@lorenalims) April 30, 2024
They will do anything for any money. Decadent rock in Rio!!
— Didi I3rasiL 📖🎵 (@didi_livre) April 30, 2024
Medina, we already understood that you like money, it’s really capitalism, great. Is country folk rocking in Rio now? Are you starving?
— May Cansada (@MayaraCansada) April 30, 2024
Another year without going to Rock in Rio I’m already investing the money in other festivals… Wehoo and Mada are together 👊🏼👊🏼.
— Uncle Lulu (@luizfclemente) April 30, 2024
FOR SALE 2 ROCK TICKETS IN RIO. It’s the card, so you can choose the day. RS390
— Bia (Taylor’s version)❯❯❯❯ (@bibszinhaa) April 30, 2024
And it seemed disrespectful to the public, especially those who purchased the card.
When card sales open, almost nothing is announced. Of course everyone knows that there will be all kinds of music, but the expectation is that there will be rock at a rock event. @rock in Rio #RockinRio2024
— Yara (@YaraCampos_) April 30, 2024
Source: Terra
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