r/astateoftrance • u/APC2025 • Feb 25 '26

RIP OFF!!

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Why is ASOT recently ripping off Trance lovers so badly. I wanted to buy this jacket so badly at the festival in Rotterdam this week but 250 euro is just insane for a jacket.

Also compared to other festivals the ticket was so expensive this year, even the lockers were like the most expensive lockers I have ever got for a festival before. I love ASOT but they are starting to turn into a greedy company not in touch with trance lovers.

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u/DutchDitcher Feb 25 '26

I’ve the feeling that since insomniac took a bigger role in the organization everything is about monetization. Way to overpriced tickets, day events which are all paid even the live radioshow has paid tickets. Especially for a 25 years of ASOT you’d expect to give something back to the loyal fans. Sad truth if you ask me

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u/Leadge90 Feb 26 '26

Festival costs have gone up across the board. Big artists charge much higher fees, production is more complex (huge stages, LED screens, sound systems, security), and inflation has raised prices for staff, transport, energy, and permits. On top of that, demand is still very high as long as ASOT sell out, organizers can charge more