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And this time around, well have control of everything.
…. Or Is It?
Were preparing a once in a lifetime event.
An on-sale date for fest tickets is set for April 22, a.k.a.
Attendance will be capped and probably at 100,000 or less, maybe way less.
It needs to be a number the venue can safely support and then build the event around that.
Hmm, sounds like theyre trying to warn us about something!
We will get this information to you as soon as we receive it.
April 22, 2019:But why all the confusion?
Oh Shit!
… Or Is It?
OHearnfurther confirms the cancellation to NPRas well.
Hows Lang holding up, though?
Were not stopping now.
$30 million, specifically.
May 7, 2019:Langsends a seething five-page letterto Dentsu Aegis accusing the agency of treachery.
Its the spirit of rock and roll.
Ill let him figure it out without getting in his way.
Meanwhile, at least one major act is still confirmed for Woodstock 50: Imagine Dragons.
As far as I know, it still is [taking place].
I havent received a phone call telling us its been cancelled.
Ive seen articles telling both ways.
Long story short, you probably know more than me.
I have no idea.
And Were Back, Baby!
I would like to thank all of the talent and their representatives for their patience and support.
Woodstock 50 will be an amazing and inspiring festival experience.
Sounds like theres definitely no way Woodstock 50 is happening, right?
Once again, not according to the festival.
Uh, we look forward to it, too?
Festival organizers have five days to appeal the ruling.
Woodstock 50 has yet to comment.
It has become apparent that time has expired, CEO Jason Felts says in a statement.
Meanwhile, festival co-founder Michael Lang is seemingly starting to admit and accept defeat.
We wouldnt want the town to suffer, he says in a statement.
The festival also ominously adds in astatement, We want to thank the artists who stood by us.
Still, no formal cancellation has been announced by Woodstock 50.
Lang, of course, maintains a sliver of hope after the decision,saying, Theres a crack.
Well know more tomorrow.
July 17, 2019:The desperation settles in.
Woodstock 50 issues a rather succinctstatement to Pitchforksaying its considering all options at this point.
Whats more, the festival does not appear to have a secured lineup.
Festival organizers and representatives of the amphitheater had no immediate comment, theTimes says of that issue.
Meanwhile, on Woodstock 50s website, tickets are still listed as available soon.
John Fogerty knows where he will be for the anniversary weekend of Woodstock, his reps say in astatement.
At only one site … at the original one the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
July 27, 2019:Uh, suddenly, Woodstock 50 is a benefit show?
(No word on if theyll be asked to donate to other causes, too.)
Fans can reportedly expect to get instructions on ticket sales by the end of the week.
That was the last thing we heard, too, he said.
Were still waiting to hear who is playing, but thats not our job.
They do still have a venue if they have a show.
July 30, 2019:And the hits just keep on coming.
Sebastian adds, I was with them all the way until the location changed.
Hurwitz previously said, If the bands come, well produce the show.
As of July 30, Hurwitz tellsRolling Stonethere have been no updates on my end.
Woodstock 50 officially accepts defeat, announcing in a statement the festivals cancellation (for good this time).
He continues, We released all the talent so any involvement on their part would be voluntary.
This post has been updated throughout.
