The winner of the top prize at the last European Festival Awards was EXIT , a vibrant celebration of music tucked away in a corner of the old continent better known for historical turmoil than progressive techno beats -- Serbia . Belgrade 's music festival has been named Europe 's best music festival . It started as a student protest against the Milosevic government . It soon developed into a major event hosting famous international artists . Over 2.5 million people from 60 countries have visited Exit since 2000 .
Belgrade 's music festival has been named Europe 's best music festival . It started as a student protest against the Milosevic government . It soon developed into a major event hosting famous international artists . Over 2.5 million people from 60 countries have visited Exit since 2000 .