Posted May 1, 2019 at 9:47
Genre: indie / Alternative
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Woodstock '50 must (and might?) go on
“Woodstock never belonged to Dentsu, so they don’t have a right to cancel it. Michael Lange explains.
Anyone else asking the question “what the fu*k is going on with Woodstock?” The recently announced 50th anniversary of the iconic Woodstock Music Festival was set to happen in Glen Watkins, New York from August 16-18 – but, not according to the festival’s recent public affairs. Just six weeks after the 50th Anniversary Festival’s announcement, the festival’s primary financial partner, Dentsu Aegis Network’s Amplifi Live, made the decision to pull out, leaving the festival fundless and, according to the investors, effectively cancelled.
Woodstock coordinators, however, seemed to have a slightly different take. A candid statement by co-producer of both Woodstock 50 and the original Woodstock of ‘69, Michael Lange, sends a pretty certain message that the festival must – and will – go on:
“We continue our work with NYS, Schuyler County and various parties to keep things on track. Woodstock never belonged to Dentsu, so they don’t have a right to cancel it. Woodstock belongs to the people and it always will. We don’t give up and Woodstock ’50 will take place and will be a blast!”
He jokes that the Woodstock team is no stranger to the dark rain cloud that’s been looming over the festival since the fateful technical difficulties of 69’s last-minute venue move. But, as Lang mentions, “Woodstock was going to happen no matter what!” In basic terms: worse shit has happened. I’m counting on you, Lang. I’m also crossing my fingers that when future investors look at this unbelievable lineup, instead of seeing (millions) of dollars in headlining entertainment costs, they’ll see an event that they realize will be utterly priceless.
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Woodstock 50 must (and might?) go on
“Woodstock never belonged to Dentsu, so they don’t have a right to cancel it. Michael Lange explains.
by: Becca Carroll
May 1 2019 | Indie
Anyone else asking the question “what the fu*k is going on with Woodstock?” The recently announced 50th anniversary of the iconic Woodstock Music Festival was set to happen in Glen Watkins, New York from August 16-18 – but, not according to the festival’s recent public affairs. Just six weeks after the 50th Anniversary Festival’s announcement, the festival’s primary financial partner, Dentsu Aegis Network’s Amplifi Live, made the decision to pull out, leaving the festival fundless and, according to the investors, effectively cancelled.
Woodstock coordinators, however, seemed to have a slightly different take. A candid statement by co-producer of both Woodstock 50 and the original Woodstock of ‘69, Michael Lange, sends a pretty certain message that the festival must – and will – go on:
“We continue our work with NYS, Schuyler County and various parties to keep things on track. Woodstock never belonged to Dentsu, so they don’t have a right to cancel it. Woodstock belongs to the people and it always will. We don’t give up and Woodstock 50 will take place and will be a blast!”
He jokes that the Woodstock team is no stranger to the dark rain cloud that’s been looming over the festival since the fateful technical difficulties of 69’s last-minute venue move. But, as Lang mentions, “Woodstock was going to happen no matter what!” In basic terms: worse shit has happened. I’m counting on you, Lang. I’m also crossing my fingers that when future investors look at this unbelievable lineup, instead of seeing (millions) of dollars in headlining entertainment costs, they’ll see an event that they realize will be utterly priceless.
Posted on May 1, 2019 @ 9:59 PM
Written by Becca Carroll
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