Music phenomenon Marko Perković Thompson set a world record for the number of tickets sold at a concert held at the Zagreb Hippodrome on July 5. The concert was a logistical challenge but went smoothly without major incidents, and media covered it as a spectacle of epic proportions. Thompson’s popularity provokes varied reactions in the media, from attempts to explain his success to criticism due to associations with controversial topics. Nevertheless, his concert confirms his undeniable power and popularity among the audience.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning media tend to emphasize the controversies surrounding Marko Perković Thompson, focusing on his alleged connections to nationalist and right-wing ideologies. They often question the moral and social implications of his popularity and scrutinize the media overexposure of his concert. The narrative includes critical analysis of the societal divisions his music may reflect or exacerbate.
Center: Center-leaning media report on the concert as a significant cultural and logistical event, highlighting the impressive scale and organizational success. They acknowledge Thompson’s popularity and the record-breaking attendance while maintaining a neutral tone regarding controversies, focusing more on the event’s impact and public interest.
Right: Right-leaning media celebrate Thompson’s success as a triumph of national pride and cultural identity. They emphasize his status as a beloved domestic artist and frame the concert as a symbol of popular support and resilience. Criticism from other media is often dismissed as ideological bias or misunderstanding of the audience’s preferences.
