What Albanians spend in summer, and who are the most paid singers

Living la vida loca”. Better than that expression does not convey the reality of the nights of entertainment Albania hosts across the coastline this summer. Although this sector is attractive in the summer months in the Mediterranean, good days are not being spent this year. Initially, the unstable weather has affected the decrease in frequenting in the first months of the start of the season. Another problem with entertainment businesses is the decline that operators observe in the costs in these environments. Although there is always table V The IP, according to them, that spend as much as the rest of the club, in general, Albanians consume 1-2 drinks, except the ticket (in case of live performances). This sector “ran” and informality, there are clubs that sell tickets in the informal market, and there is unfair competition against market actors who respect the law.

Just a few days ago, some subjects operating on the Durres coastline, as well as in Javier, were blocked with 30 calendar days of activity after violations were identified for failing to obtain the tax coupon. The first two months of summer, June and July, according to businesses, did not experience the anticipated influx of frequenting. This resulted in unstable weather as August is expected to be more fruitful. The record figures are expected, especially in the first 15 days of August, while in September, the figures will be reduced again, due to even lower frequentment. A new trend, initiated in the last two years, but with growth this summer, is that of foreign tourists. In addition to Albanians within the borders, as well as those of the diaspora -- foreigners who have come to tourism in Albania -- have become the main guardians of summer clubs.

Dojan Maknor, club manager “Lolipop” in Tirana, as well as “Tropical Resort” in Durres, tells “Monitor” that the hotel in Durres has closed the reservations by the end of the summer, due to the influx of foreign tourists, mainly the Polish. According to him, they are among the main students since the beginning of the live performance season in their club. Maknor claims that Albanians spend for luxury because they love the facade, though compared to years ago there is a drop in their spending, by 2030%. The following is the huge contrast in one night at the club, most people spend the entire night at a maximum of 2 drinks, while a table spends 1 million dollars on champagne. The Maknor shows that most of the clients of “Tropical” during the summer are those who have frequented “Lolipop” in Tirana, a tendency seen in other clubs, the shift of night life from capital to sea, preferring what follows the rest of the year. It shows that August is expected to be very good with frequenting, while planning two days a week of performance with popular singers. Maknor adds that in organising such a concert with Kosovo singer Ledri Vula, there were 3,000 participants. According to him, there are, not the same DJ impact, as singers are liked by good communication through microphones with the audience present, who are not by chance, but as fans of the artist.

Another trend of this season is the nearly 50/50 ratio of Albanian singers to Kosovo singers, in some cases even appears to be gaining significant ground against Kosovo's. One reason is fees. Albanian singers are paid less than those from Kosovo. There are also exceptions. As groups enter little of the summer disco preferences, the exception only makes the legendary group “Elita 5”. Music is certainly one of the top “arms” in the entertainment industry, but should not remain alone. It should be accompanied by investments in the environment, but also in light, audio, and special effects technology, which, according to directors, add to the sector's costs. However, one advantage, they today claim, is social networks that serve as the best message - conveying channels. The entertainment businesses view social networks, especially the Instagram, as a low-cost and guaranteeing news spread.

Competition

Competition feels and is always the challenge of seeking new findings, with the sole aim of absorbing clientele. The more special you are of your kind, the more your confidence in having faithful customers grows. The tastes are many, and the opportunities to enjoy themselves are yes. Experiments are also a chance to test clientele, which if it fails to enjoy it, means that there is also a danger of losing ground. One phenomenon accompanying this business is also the fact that competition has increased extremes, and this causes the client to be unfaithful but to pursue them. Offering is not only a free drink or an evening with all the free drinks, but also when there is a great expense to a zero profit. Thus, customers feel enticed from time to time. And under these conditions, this is a market that moves every day and evolves.

Ergis Keta, manager of “Cinco Cavali”, says that the season despite the difficulties of this sector has started well. New investments have been implemented, as well as on the part of the programme, compiled a tab with anticipated events. The most popular singers, as well as those who were at the beginning of this season, according to Mr. It's Ledri Voula, Kidda, McE. Kresha, Lyrical Son, Butrin Imer. The payment for singers is different, according to him, depending on the hits and the player they will perform. Ergyz adds that, although Albanians have a tendency to complain about prices, hard living, etc., when it comes to entertainment they don't compromise, they spend. Tourists, according to the manager of “Cinco Cavali” in Durres, are one of the main students targeted, considering that tourists on the Durres coast have grown in recent years. As far as competition is concerned, Ergys says most of the main clubs in the country work for a major goal: that of the VIP zone.

Live and DJ performance

The artistic director of “Havana Club” says the performance, for the most part, is live. The market in Kosovo has more names, and as a result, they dominate in number, but there are many Albanian singers who are part of “TOP list” and very much required. Albanian singers are paid less than those from Kosovo, and that is a tendency that has been followed over the years. The landscape changes when it comes to DJs. They are paid less than singers are wanted in open summer discos, mainly in the South, where they can develop even during the day “Schiuma Party” Their tariffs compared to a year ago have marked about 20% growth, however, names known as DJ Sardi, DJ Aldo, etc., receives higher payments, ranging to 1,000 euros in the night. While the payments to singers are certainly higher. Rhexmati, manager of “Pista Kosova” in Page in Durres, says the singers' fees increase year-on-year. According to him, Nozy is paid 5-6 thousand euros per night, “Elita 5”, 5 thousand euros, Sabri Feyzullahu, Gold Ag, Robert Berisha 1-2000 euros, Mentor Kurtishi 1.5 thousand euros, Bes Kalakut and Kimikati, starting at 2 thousand euros, etc. Leaders of other summer discos in Albania, although without giving names, state for <x10 Minitor” that singers' fees are minimally 1.5 thousand euros to 6-7 thousand euros per night.

Lufi claims that for greater participation in events they organise led Kosovo Albanians, while for the sake of Albanian and foreign consumption. “Kosovo Albanians take a drink and stay with it all night. The largest amount spent on one night is 20,000 euros, more champagne that doesn't mainly consume. While other nights are counted around 3,000 euros with champagne”, says the leader of “Pista Kosova”. Summer disco leaders try to get DJs, they're also connected with vocalists, to make the show more complete and reach. However, a singer is, according to them, an artist and a king of the stage, so and is preferred. In each performance, it makes sure that the tastes are the same as other countries that have tested these experiences before. This year, according to them, less foreign music and more Albanian Annie Dobi, manager of “L arena” in Tirana, as well as recently, of “Saint Tropez” in Vlora, states about “Monitor” that the season has started well and the singers expected to perform throughout the summer in Vlora will be “ajka” of artists. No DJs will be taken at this club in the south of the country. How much Albanians spend, Mr. Dobby says that consumption has declined somewhat compared to two years ago, however, a sum spent by a table this summer has reached another 20,000 euros. Mr. Dobby confirms the tendency of tourists who have become the main frequenters, whether foreign or Albanian diaspora.

Prices

World-renowned DJ, such as DJ Tiesto, David Guetta in Albania, has been paid between 50,000 and 70,000 euros a night, while an average-level foreign DJ pays up to 5,000 euros per night. Albanian DJ most paid per night wins 1,000 to 1,500 euros. If dancers, whether foreign or Albanian, are added, the costs are extra. A foreign dancer is paid up to 500 euros, while an Albanian from 100-150 euros. All of these have a common denominator - alcohol consumption. In these spectacles, managers often include other marketing and attractions, such as various games, foam performance, and so forth.

My Ticket platform

A tendency that has started early throughout the world but is expected to develop more in Albania is the sale of online tickets. MyTicket, founded in 2016, is a platform for managing and selling various events' tickets, such as sports matches, theatre and cinema performances, estrades and artistic shows, concerts and music festivals, but not only, museums and exhibitions, corporate events and family holidays, trips and tourist packages, etc. Recently, it has started operating in co-operation with summer clubs to offer ticket sales for them, in the event of a prominent singer, where high attendance is expected. The concrete case is the event that took place in Durres on August 4th, with the presence of the singer from Kosovo “Unikatili”. According to information from the company, tickets start from 15 euros to 200 euros (VIP), where a turnout of over 10,000 is expected.

INSTAT: 122m euros for entertainment in 2017

Albanian spending in a calendar year for entertainment, recreation and artistic activities, within the country, amounts to over $1.7 billion (12m euros), or about 1.2% of the Bruto (PBB) domestic production. The data is released by INSTAT at the Bruto Internal Production facility for 2015. If Albanians take into account the expenses they make abroad for entertainment and relaxation, these costs are much higher. Albanians pay attention to entertainment, while it is found that the amounts they spend on recreation are only 2.5 times lower than those for health care and 3.8 times lower than education spending, considered the basis for sustainable and hopeful investment for a family. But compared to 2014, these expenditures suffered a reduction of 1.5% in 2015. Spending on entertainment issues has a proper connection to the economic crisis. Seeing their performance over the years shows them that they have followed the economic cycle. Most of the entertainment expense cake seems to be taken by bars and restaurants and fewer sporting activities and art events. On the other hand, public entertainment funds have increased in recent years. In the first six months of the year, government spending on entertainment was 33% higher than in the same period a year ago.

Kala Festival That Receives Foreign Attention

Albania is visited annually by about 80,000 tourists from the United Kingdom a small number compared to the 3 million travelling annually to neighbouring Greece, or 765,000 visiting nearby Croatia. But this trend is likely to change. So began the prestige “The Guardian” an article on a festival on our coast that attracted the attention of all foreigners. In 2014, the “New York Times” included the Albanian coast among its top destinations (“This is Europe at the time when everything was fresh and free”, it writes, while “Lonely Planet” ranked Tirana, among the best places to visit Europe this year. Cala A week-long festival, which takes place in June at the Drermi resort, could consolidate Albania's reputation as Albania's new beach destination and suitable for holidays, in the same way that Outlook and Dimensions placed Croatia on a map for young Britons. For the time being, The Giver is a little difficult to fly: a flight to Corfu, then four hours by ferry and bus. However, with the new airport expected to open in Vlora (just 50 km from The Drermi) in 2020, access will improve significantly. The Kala festival also has a programme dedicated to healthy life. The castle was held at the end of June (20 June 27th) at five locations in Dherme, mainly with hotels with sea-side bars. 2,000 tickets were available, so there was plenty of room on the beach, clean water as crystal, as well as quiet restaurants (sea fruitlings at Luciano restaurant were the most popular). Festival tickets included accommodation packages from beach lodges, B & B at luxury hotels, all within the festival's development range. With a Wellness programme (Joga and Gong Bath Against the Ionian Sea) that offers parallel music events, the festival provides room for those interested in quiet holidays (like Croatia's summer festival, Obonan) and for those who want to celebrate throughout the night (there is music until 6:00 a.m. every day). The material was mainly electronic music, including London's Unsurgent Groups Feelings, Secretsundase, Phonica and Stamp the Wax ] to form a crowd (many festival followers were from the UK), as well as Moody's favourites Maurice Fulton, Tama Sumo and Laquiki. The lead artists were Tom Misch and Todd Terje, while Roy Ayers' lazy spirit made the crowd all to itself. The team that founded Kala Mainstage Travel is the initiator of one of Europe's biggest winter festivals, Snoweboxx. Preparations for a summer festival had been under way for three years. “We did research in Portugal, Croatia, Italy, Spain, Malta, Morocco, but found no unexplored country”, says Alan Crofton, director of the festival. In October of last year, we visited The Source for the first time and immediately attracted his potential. The idea is you're on vacation, so you come and relax on the beach... most of the people I talked to, confirmed this. The best thing would be to go somewhere we've never been before”, said Rebecca, 27, from London. “I wanted to go to a festival abroad. I discovered it in Resident Advisor and the photos looked amazing” As many of us stayed for a full week, the Ministry of Tourism urged guests to explore other countries of the Albanian revival. These were the Gulf of Gramma, also called Albanian beach sister of Alex Garland a single breast, to which only by ship, with blue water to breathe, and hundreds of inscriptions on rocks dating back to the 3rd century BC; The source of the Green Eye, a 45m - deep pool surrounded by nuts; and the beach of Ksamil, a coastal village from which four uninhabited islands can be explored by boat.

To me, the most impressive part from Calaya was the peak in Gjipe, the beach, and the ecological camping in the bay farther away, a gomone trip that lasted six minutes from Dhermi. Just across the beach, surrounded by lush vegetation and red - colored rock, was a small scene and audio system, where we were able to dance until sunset and the time came to return by boat. DJs, including Björn Torske, Nick The Record and Yefa Maynja, played forth for a crowd of smiling, bright faces... the music that ran into the throat changed color every hour under the backdrop of a dim light. A walk in the canyon led us to a hidden waterfall of other secrets that this section of the coast can produce.

Tirana on a night-life map

The holiday scenes in the Balkans are representatives of the region's exciting diversity and its comprehensive assessment of the most beautiful things in life. The opportunities to enjoy often are the top priorities for most people working and struggling, but in the Balkans, according to Single Travel Guide, you can find party forms and there is no shortage of people to celebrate, no matter how long you spend: day or night. In the Balkans, according to tradition, both 20-year-olds and older ones celebrate. According to Single Travel Guide for 2018, countries with the most vivid night life in the Balkans are:

Hvar, Croatia:

Known as one of the islands with the most vivid night life in the Adriatic, Hvar will show you how a holiday takes place. There are parties on the beach, song festivals, concerts, for all kinds of budgets.

Budva. Montenegro

It has been of great importance in recent years to this area in Montenegro: its name, Budva, is known for its ancient fortifications and architecture. But for everyone to visit, the night's attractions are cherry on the cake.

Tirana, Albania

Nightlife in Albania? Despite the regime's change more than twenty years ago, most still picture Albania as a country where the Soviet-style stance continues to prevail. Many things have changed since then, as you will discover when you go outside your hotel to experience the capital at night. Tyrania has much to offer, from dance clubs that are packed early (as 10:30 p.m.), so start your night early than usual), after hours of work that will make you feel like you've been entering a secret for years.

Varna, Bulgaria

If you have crossed the Black Sea side of the Balkan Peninsula, we advise you to spend several days at the Bulgarian resort of Varna. With an active beach culture, free food, cheap housing, and most importantly, cheap beer, it's the paradise of party lovers, which no one outside Eastern Europe has heard. According to data collected from the portal that compares the cost of living in various countries of the world, expatistan. com, Tirana is the most expensive place in the region for entertainment. Compared to Tirana, Pristina is about 49% cheaper in terms of spending on entertainment. In Sarajevo, expenditures are lower for entertainment, by 28%, in lower Belgrade by about 29%. Even in Skopje and Podgorica, cheaper by 21% and 23% respectively, according to 2018 data for the first quarter (revista Monitor).