Insomniac Founder Pasquale Rotella Talks EDM's 'Raving' Business | Squawk Box | CNBC

Pasquale Rotella, Insomniac founder and CEO, talks about the big business of live electronic dance music festivals.
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Insomniac Founder Pasquale Rotella Talks EDM's 'Raving' Business | Squawk Box | CNBC

[@sammypacks7699]

That lady asked really weird questions... and was making me cringe. Why was she asking if he was rich? First off, duh. Secondly, that's just not an appropriate question to ask haha

[@sometimesoonfan]

CNBC really let me down with these questions, my god.

[@lovess2dance1]

Seriously especially the woman "teasing" like really

[@brainbaltazr]

KID Henry AUDIO lmao for reals

[@SKITZO.213]

SUP HENRY !! OLD SCHOOL INSOMNIAC STREET TEAM!! MISS YA BUDDY

[@oscarrivas9441]

So much respect for Pasquale. Been going to his events for 6 years now and he’s such a humble person. Very passionate about insomniac that I couldn’t think of a better CEO for a company like this.

[@blaxicanafest]

These people were so jealous, insecure, and passive aggressive! WTF! Anyways, congrats on your success! As a Black female producer of a fashion and music festival, I have very few role models, so I appreciate you!

[@MarcoRodriguez-yu3ug]

CNBC is jealous hahahaha, they hating him! Asking him how much money do you pay the DJs, I know for a fact that they know thats delicate information

[@amyann9295]

What does this lady have against dance music? She is rude... Kudos to Pasquale for handling these questions very professionally

[@andiiramii2775]

thanks Pasquale for this but wtf CNBC the questions were weak

[@madidear]

they ended the segment at the best part!

[@sototrojanful]

Those Dj' s on that screen had/have a huge influence on the popularity of what was once called techno or even "Electronic" (House,Techno,Trance,Breaks, DrumandBass) They're definitely considered as the "Rock Stars" of today's youth but they also get too much credit in the perception of being the face of it all. For the most part they are spinning (spinning?) a style music that stole elements of House,Techno and Trance and made it more bouncy with pop friendly hooks and club friendly ingredients to keep it relevant for new youthful ears and make the older and adult aged people feel like it's tolerable yet cool. America was always thought to be 2nd behind the European dance festivals and the bar that was set. But now it's all a guess of where the line is drawn for creating and expanding styles and genres. Pasquale is only being supportive of his friends and that's understandable. He's well respected from the old to the new. Respect to Pasquale for keeping his passion alive.

[@tatianatajzlerova4181]

that lady is quite rude

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

I am a broadcast coach and these anchors are not prepared its obvious , they no nothing about the business.

[@victoyous3214]

Typical “liberal media” questions. Absolutely no research prior to having Pasquale on, how professional. The media will always give the EDM scene a bad name no matter how you spin it.

[@millennialpopculture669]

The woman is too much you can't ask someone if they're rich. If I was him I will be like none of your business

[@13Whatttt]

I want to know who this lady is in this interview! 🤬

[@MatthewTheCaveman]

Wow such bad questions from CNBC, complete misuse of time with Pasquale. Either pointless questions or extremely basic ones that have been asked before.

[@crystalcrystal1829]

“How do we know this is not a fad” .....lmaoooooooo

[@shane5003]

The artists making great music ? Ok get Squarepusher out

[@yikes710]

You can literally tell this guy has no cue what he's talking about, even being the owner. Techno, breakbeat aren't in style whatsoever, maybe house if anything lol

[@shockwavez3208]

umm i think you should check whats going on in europe. Trance and techno are making a huge comeback

[@DjTomcat14]

StonedSqueaker pasquale knows exactly what hes talking about! techno is totally coming up now. look at Crssd Fest... laidback luke started playing strictly techno for a bit too. pasquale knows what's up with this scene

[@juanvenegas1139]

this comment didnt age well