Tonight at 9 PM, Marko Perković Thompson’s concert kicks off at the Zagreb Hippodrome, and guess what? Half a million people are expected to show up! Yes, you read that right – half a million! But hold on tight, because the real drama is just beginning. Croatian national TV, HRT, despite huge interest and expectations, refused to broadcast this massive event. Why? Because Thompson’s management demanded a jaw-dropping 1.5 million euros for the broadcast! Is that normal, or just another sign that culture in Croatia has become a game of money and power?
Negotiations between HRT and Thompson’s team dragged on for weeks but ended in a deadlock. Manager Zdravko Barišić stood firm, and HRT apparently decided the price was too steep. But let’s be real – half a million people at one place, the hottest topic in Croatia, and no broadcast on the national TV? That’s like having the biggest football match of the year and nobody can watch it on TV!
This move by HRT sparked a storm of comments and debates. Some say it’s pure politics and censorship because Thompson isn’t everyone’s favorite due to his controversial views and songs. Others think it’s just cold hard cash calculations, and HRT doesn’t want to spend that much money on a concert broadcast, no matter how popular it is.
But let’s not forget – Thompson is one of the most popular singers in the region, with a huge and passionate fan base. The concert at Zagreb Hippodrome is a can’t-miss event, and now it’s become a symbol of the clash between culture, politics, and money in Croatia.
Did HRT miss a chance to prove it’s truly a national broadcaster serving the people? Or is this just another proof that interests and money matter more than art and audience? Drop your thoughts, because this isn’t the end of the story – it’s just the start of a big debate about who really controls media and culture in Croatia. And hey, would you pay 1.5 million euros to watch a concert live on TV? Or do you think that’s way too much for a music event? Share your take, because this game is about way more than just music!
