Abduction Festival in Orlando Forced to Cancel Due to Severe Weather

Abduction Festival was forced to cancel yesterday due to severe weather, along with its accompanying live stream. The inaugural Abduction kicked off around 5 PM yesterday at Lot 54 at The Vanguard in Orlando, Florida. With the safety in mind, Insomniac shut down the sold out event by 7 PM, citing “inhospitable climate” including wind and lightning. The …

Facing Closure, NYC Clubs Forced to Pivot or Fail

With the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package now in the hands of the Senate, financial aid for struggling families and businesses is almost within reach. In fact, the embedded Save Our Stages Act earmarks $15 billion in grants to music and arts venues.  But for New York City’s nightlife, this eleventh hour support may have …

Independent festivals could be forced to cancel 2021 events without Government insurance

Independent festivals across the UK have warned that they could be forced to cancel their 2021 events if they fail to receive Government-backed insurance and VAT intervention by the end of March. Ahead of the Spring Budget this Wednesday (March 3), the Association of Independent Festivals warns that festival organisers face a “final countdown” as …

Dutch Music Festivals Reschedule Dates After Government Promises Financial Reimbursement for Forced Cancellations

The Dutch government has allocated a €300 million fund allowing organizers of large scale events, including music festivals, to seek access to financial reimbursement in case their events are forcibly cancelled. Events eligible for such government support will need to be taking place between July 1st and the end of 2021, a timeframe that is already …