Crowds on the Bridge of Freedom: Thompson’s Soundcheck Shakes Zagreb!
Picture this: thousands of people gathering on the Bridge of Freedom in Zagreb, not for a stroll or to enjoy the view, but to listen to… a soundcheck! Yes, you read that right. Thompson, one of Croatia’s most famous musicians, is gearing up for a concert at the Zagreb Hippodrome, and the atmosphere is already electric, like a World Cup final.
Half a million tickets? You heard that right! Organizers claim around half a million tickets have been sold for this concert. Half a million! That’s enough to fill several of Europe’s largest stadiums. If it happens, it will be the biggest concert ever held in independent Croatia. Is this a spectacle or an overblown bubble about to burst?
The Bridge of Freedom as a concert arena? Our reporter found a crowd on the Bridge of Freedom who had taken their spots to hear the soundcheck. Although Thompson’s vocals were muted, backing vocals and the band’s music could be heard. People came to feel the vibe, be part of something big, or maybe just to brag they were there before the concert even started.
Soundcheck or mass spectacle? A soundcheck is usually a dull affair, but here it turned into an event itself. The crowd was so big it looked more like a mini-concert. The stage’s scenography and graphics already caught attention, and videos of the soundcheck are circulating online.
Is this too much? Half a million people in one place, soundchecks drawing crowds, and an atmosphere you could cut with a knife. Has Thompson managed to create an event that will be remembered for decades, or is this just another example of spectacle turning into chaos?
The bottom line? Love him or hate him, something big is happening in Zagreb. If you’re in town, maybe it’s time to stroll down to the Bridge of Freedom and see what’s going on. Or stay home and watch the internet split between Thompson fans and haters.
What about you? Would you stand on a bridge to listen to a soundcheck, or wait for the real concert? Drop a comment, maybe you’ll make us laugh or get us riled up — anything goes in this musical drama!
