Is Woodstock 50 the Subsequent Fyre Competition? Music Occasion Is Formally Canceled
Woodstock 50; Fyre Competition
UPDATE: Woodstock 50 has been canceled, co-founder Michael Lang introduced on Wednesday.
“We’re saddened collection of unexpected setbacks has made it inconceivable to placed on the pageant we imagined with the good line-up we had booked and the social engagement we have been anticipating,” Lang shared in a press release (through Rolling Stone). “Once we misplaced the Glen after which Vernon Downs we seemed for a strategy to do some good relatively than simply cancel. We shaped a collaboration with [voting encouragement organization] HeadCount to do a smaller occasion at [Columbia, Maryland’s] Merriweather Pavilion to boost funds for them to get out the vote and for sure NGOs concerned in combating local weather change.”
“I want to encourage artists and brokers, who all have been absolutely paid, to donate 10% of their charges to HeadCount or causes of their selection within the spirit of peace,” Lang continued. “Woodstock stays dedicated to social change and can proceed to be energetic in help of HeadCount’s crucial mission to get out the vote earlier than the following election. We thank the artists, followers and companions who stood by us even within the face of adversity. My ideas flip to Bethel and its celebration of our 50th Anniversary to strengthen the values of compassion, human dignity, and the great thing about our variations embraced by Woodstock.”
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Peace, love and no music?
That is the query popular culture followers could also be asking themselves after information broke that two of Woodstock 50’s headliners have pulled out of the music pageant utterly. E! Information can verify that Miley Cyrus will not take the stage, who follows Jay-Z in her departure.
Different acts reportedly not collaborating in Woodstock 50 embody The Lumineers, The Raconteurs, John Fogerty and Useless & Firm.
The most recent growth comes after studies surfaced that organizers deliberate to relocate the three-day pageant from upstate to New York to Maryland. What’s extra, TMZ cites sources that say tickets can be launched freed from cost and that your complete occasion can be billed as a profit live performance.
Woodstock 50 has but to formally touch upon the continuing debacle.
Hassle first began brewing all the way in which again in April when a spokesperson for the pageant’s monetary associate mentioned the three-day pageant was over.
“It is a dream for businesses to work with iconic manufacturers and to be related to significant actions. We now have a powerful historical past of manufacturing experiences that carry folks collectively round frequent pursuits and causes which is why we selected to be part of the Woodstock 50th Anniversary Competition. However regardless of our super funding of time, effort and dedication, we do not imagine the manufacturing of the pageant may be executed as an occasion worthy of the Woodstock Model identify whereas additionally guaranteeing the well being and security of the artists, companions and attendees,” Dentsu Aegis Community’s Amplifi Dwell mentioned in a press release to USA Right this moment. “In consequence and after cautious consideration, Dentsu Aegis Community’s Amplifi Dwell, a associate of Woodstock 50, has determined to cancel the pageant. As tough as it’s, we imagine that is probably the most prudent choice for all events concerned.”
Quickly after, organizers mentioned the present continues to be on.
“Woodstock 50 vehemently denies the pageant’s cancellation and authorized treatment will (be) sought,” Woodstock 50 mentioned in a press release to the outlet.
However on the similar time, popular culture followers can not help however take into consideration one other pageant that promised an epic expertise however by no means transpired. Yah, we’re speaking about Frye Competition.
In line with Billboard, there have been “issues in regards to the capability of the pageant, website readiness and allowing points.” As well as, the publication studies consultant for the pageant reached out to officers with Dwell Nation and AEG to inquire about an funding as much as $20 million for the occasion.
Followers additionally can not help however discover that tickets are “on sale quickly.” In line with studies, those self same tickets have been imagined to go on sale April 22 however the date had been postponed for undisclosed causes.
To high all of it off, The Black Keys introduced earlier this month that they’ll not be acting at Woodstock 50 citing a “scheduling battle.”
Or perhaps they have been in a position to peace out simply in time.
(This story was initially revealed Monday, April 29, 2019 at 1:06 p.m. PST)