the other mike
Diamond Member
Woodstock was 50 yeas ago this August.
First they lost their finance partner.
Then they lost their production company.
Now, organizers for the Woodstock 50 festival have lost their site. And with less than 70 days remaining until the Aug. 16-18 festival begins, the uncertainty and drama that has surrounded the troubled concert for weeks is escalating.
Watkins Glen International racetrack in Schuyler County announced Monday afternoon that it would not be hosting Woodstock 50 and its planned performances by Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, the Lumineers, Santana and dozens of other acts.
UPDATE: Woodstock 50 says it is shifting to new venue after losing Watkins Glen
“Watkins Glen International terminated the site license for Woodstock pursuant to provisions of the contract,” a statement from the racetrack said. “As such, WGI will not be hosting the Woodstock 50 Festival."
Though organizers have maintained all performers remain under contract, the event did not secure a mass gathering permit from the state Department of Health, which is needed to place tickets on sale.
Woodstock 50 loses site: Watkins Glen racetrack says it won't host
First they lost their finance partner.
Then they lost their production company.
Now, organizers for the Woodstock 50 festival have lost their site. And with less than 70 days remaining until the Aug. 16-18 festival begins, the uncertainty and drama that has surrounded the troubled concert for weeks is escalating.
Watkins Glen International racetrack in Schuyler County announced Monday afternoon that it would not be hosting Woodstock 50 and its planned performances by Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, the Lumineers, Santana and dozens of other acts.
UPDATE: Woodstock 50 says it is shifting to new venue after losing Watkins Glen
“Watkins Glen International terminated the site license for Woodstock pursuant to provisions of the contract,” a statement from the racetrack said. “As such, WGI will not be hosting the Woodstock 50 Festival."
Though organizers have maintained all performers remain under contract, the event did not secure a mass gathering permit from the state Department of Health, which is needed to place tickets on sale.
Woodstock 50 loses site: Watkins Glen racetrack says it won't host