Concern over the war? - Latvian singer forced to cancel concerts: tickets are not selling

"Many musicians do this quietly, but I have nothing to hide," the singer admitted. Concerts scheduled for September 27 in Gulbene and October 2 in Liepaja had to be canceled due to insufficient ticket sales. At the same time, Dimanta is organizing the tour herself and bears all financial risks. "It's hard to admit that something isn't working. Even harder to find the strength to continue. I didn't expect it to be this sad," she said. According to the singer, there may be several reasons for the decline in interest in concerts: decreasing purchasing power, anxiety over a possible war, and market saturation in entertainment. "There are currently too many options available. I don't know if it's the purchasing power or if people are afraid that a war will start and they will need money. Moreover, summer in Latvia is so short, and there are incredibly many free events during this time. Perhaps after that, people no longer want to pay for concerts," Dimanta reflects. She notes that organizing performances is expensive, and ticket revenues sometimes do not even cover basic expenses. "It's not that I expected to make huge money from concerts, but I would like something to be left over. And in the end, I have to pay out of my own pocket," the singer admits. Despite the financial difficulties, Dimanta does not intend to give up concerts in Latvia. "I have come to terms with the fact that now I have to pay for the opportunity to perform myself. I see it as an investment in my future because I will definitely continue to organize concerts in Latvia," she stated.