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Woodstock 50 Is Officially Cancelled

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The anniversary fest was meant to take place in two weeks at the Merriweather Post Pavilion around Baltimore
Jennifer Velez
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Aug 1, 2019 - 11:40 am

It's official: Two weeks before scheduled to take place, organizers have announced that Woodstock 50, which originally had Miley Cyrus, The Raconteurs, Santana and more as headliners, is cancelled.

The festival that was to take place Aug.16–18 has faced issues ranging from financial troubles to issues with venues, since its inception. Co-founder of Woodstock and Woodstock 50 organizer Michael Lang cited artists backing down as one of the reasons the music event has decided to not go forward with the event this time, after having recently found a new venue, the Merriweather Post Pavilion around Baltimore, and starting a collaboration with HeadCount, a non-profit committed to getting people registed to vote. 

"We are saddened that a series of unforeseen setbacks has made it impossible to put on the Festival we imagined with the great line-up we had booked and the social engagement we were anticipating. When we lost the Glen and then Vernon Downs we looked for a way to do some good rather than just cancel," Lang said in a statement. "We formed a collaboration with HeadCount to do a smaller event at the Merriweather Pavilion to raise funds for them to get out the vote and for certain NGOs involved in fighting climate change. We released all the talent so any involvement on their part would be voluntary. Due to conflicting radius issues in the DC area many acts were unable to participate and others passed for their own reasons."

Lang enouraged artists who have been paid by the festival to donate to HeadCount: "I would like to encourage artists and agents, who all have been fully paid, to donate 10% of their fees to HeadCount or causes of their choice in the spirit of peace. Woodstock remains committed to social change and will continue to be active in support of HeadCount’s critical mission to get out the vote before the next election. We thank the artists, fans and partners who stood by us even in the face of adversity. My thoughts turn to Bethel and its celebration of our 50th Anniversary to reinforce the values of compassion, human dignity, and the beauty of our differences embraced by Woodstock.”

The festival had been struggling with several details throughout its planning. The festival struggled with venue permits, financial support, and having a clear lineup. In late April, it was announced that the festival was canceled to due to the backing out of their original funder, Dentsu Aegis Network.  

Woodstock 50 Music Festival Finally Finds Venue, Merriweather Post Pavilion

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Barcelona's Primavera Sound Announces 2020 LA Fest

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"Faithful to the philosophy of the event, the new festival will present a unique Primavera Sound brand lineup in urban surroundings," the fest said in a statement
Jennifer Velez
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Jun 3, 2019 - 11:27 am

Barcelona's Primavera Sound music festival has much to look forward to in 2020. One of Europe's most popular festivals, the fest has brought together rock, pop and underground sounds to the Spanish city since 2001. Now, the fest, which also runs NOS Primavera Sound in Portugal, has announced it is bringing a new version of the music event to Los Angeles. 

Primavera Sound Los Angeles will take place at L.A. State Historic Park just outside of downtown L.A. on Sept. 19–20 in 2020. The announcement was made Sat., June 1, the last day of the 2019 Barcelona edition, which featured performances from Miley Cyrus, Rosalía, J Balvin, Jarvis Cocker and more. 

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"Now we see and are clearly seen," the fest tweeted on Saturday. "@Primavera_Sound is going global and is coming to L.A. in 2020. Welcome: @Primavera_LA_"

The fest promises to bring the sound and vibe Primavera has come to be known for to the City of Angels. "Faithful to the philosophy of the event, the new festival will present a unique Primavera Sound brand lineup in urban surroundings," the fest said in a statement on its website.

Late last year, Primavera Sound shared a new tagline and commitment to equality: "The New Normal," or a 50/50 gender split among performers, which was reflected in their diverse 2019 lineup.

The fest also announced the festival dates in Barcelona and Porto will be June 4–6 and June 11–13, respectively. No lineups for their 2020 events have been released.

A limited number of tickets for the LA fest will be available June 7 at 6 p.m. Spanish time. For more information, visit the Primavera Sound website. 

Your 2019 Guide To The Best Summer/Spring Music Festivals

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Tinder Teams Up With EDC, Gov Ball & More Music Fests For "Festival Mode"

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Tinder users looking for potential dates at music festivals can switch on "Festival Mode," which links users up in advance
Jennifer Velez
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May 2, 2019 - 10:50 am

Tinder users looking for singles at music festivals will now be able to link up with people in advance, the dating app has announced.

As of May, "Festival Mode" will allow app users to select "badges" belonging to the festival of their choice and see other users attending. Users will then be able to match with each other before the festival begins. Partner festivals include EDC Las Vegas, The Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Hard Summer, Lovebox in the U.K. and more. 

2019 Music Festival Preview: Noise Pop, Coachella, Ultra & More

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Tinder is going on tour this festival season. Find your crowd by getting in #FestivalMode. Click the link below to claim your badge to let others know which festival you're attending and find someone who wont mind that you haven't showered in a few days. https://t.co/YWR2Q3HaQT pic.twitter.com/7OUeAcbCIf

— Tinder (@Tinder) May 2, 2019

To unlock the mode, users will have to look for the festival mode card and swipe right. Access to the festival badges will begin roughly three weeks before each fest.

For more information on how to unlock festival mode, visit Tinder's website. 

The Woman. Collective Wants Music Festivals To Be A Safe Space For "Every One"

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Austin City Limits 2019 Lineup: Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Cardi B, 21 Savage & More

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The Texas fest will take place at Zilker Park on Oct. 4–6 and Oct. 11–13
Jennifer Velez
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Apr 30, 2019 - 10:53 am

Austin City Limits will have a range of acts on their 2019 lineup, including Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, 21 Savage, The Cure, Childish Gambino, Robyn and more. 

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Two weekends this October, we're bringing some of music's biggest names to Zilker Park. Grab your 3-Day #ACLFest Tickets today and join us in the heart of Texas, this fall. https://t.co/ycN0l4SsQ5 pic.twitter.com/NLbt7pPi3n

— ACL Festival (@aclfestival) April 30, 2019

The two-weekend, three-day Texas festival has announced that it also boasts Thom Yorke, The Raconteurs, Lizzo, Kali Uchis, Rosalia, Natalia Lafourcade, Jenny Lewis, Lil Uzi Vert and more. The fest will take place at Zilker Park on Oct. 4–6 and Oct. 11–13.

RELATED: Inside Austin City Limits Festival 2018 With The Recording Academy

For more information on tickets, visit their website.

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Pitchfork Fest 2020 Has Been Canceled Due To COVID-19 Concerns

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The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Run The Jewels, Waxahatchee, Thundercat, Tierra Whack and more were scheduled to perform at Chicago's Union Park in July
Jennifer Velez
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May 6, 2020 - 3:08 pm

Pitchfork Fest was set to celebrate its milestone 15th anniversary this year. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pitchfork Fest 2020 has been canceled.

The Chicago festival, organized by the digital music publication and scheduled to run July 17–19, said it was "heartbroken" as it broke the news to festivalgoers in a statement on Tuesday, May 6. Pitchfork said the fest would come back in 2021 if the circumstances are right. 

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We're heartbroken to announce the cancellation of Pitchfork Music Festival 2020 https://t.co/JVsUx3EY9p pic.twitter.com/gIRVg8llVq

— Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago (@pitchforkfest) May 6, 2020

"It can be pretty daunting to think about the future of live music right now, but know that we are fully committed to bringing Pitchfork Music Festival back in 2021, if the public health situation allows for it," organizers said. 

The 2020 festival rendition was set to feature Run The Jewels and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as headliners. Big Thief, Thundercat, Tierra Whack, Caroline Polachek, Waxahatchee, Danny Brown, Maxo Kream, Kim Gordon, Angel Olsen and Yaeji were among other performers set to take the stage at Union Park.  

The festival organized kick-off parties on Feb. 19 and 20 in celebration of its 15 years running. 

Last year, Pitchfork Fest's executive director Adam Krefman spoke to the Recording Academy ahead of the 2019 festival about how it stands out from the rest, its diversity inclusion in its lineup, how much it values being a festival monetarily accessible to fans and how it likes to highlight Chicago's culture. 

"We like to support our own and people are kind of self-made here. And so, that part is just important as the annual celebration of Chicago music and art and culture," Krefman said.

The festival reiterated in their statement that this was not the end for them and that in the meantime, they would continue to support artists in other ways.

"We’re not going anywhere—stay tuned, stay positive, and see you soon," the statement ended. 

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