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Summer 2021 felt like a jailbreak. Festivals like Lollapalooza and Rolling Loud returned with full capacity. It was chaotic (mask mandates were confusing) but euphoric. Live Nation reported record ticket sales for 2022 based on the pent-up demand of 2021.