Hurricane Ida
Elements Festival Issues Apology After Attendees Compare 2021 Event to Fyre Festival
In the aftermath of Elements Festival 2021, a Pennsylvania EDM festival compared by many attendees to the disastrous Fyre Festival of 2017, organizers have issued an apology. Reports from angry ticket-holders detailing 16-hour wait times and “abhorrent” restrooms covered in feces—among other distressing allegations—marred the festival shortly after its launch over Labor Day Weekend. After attributing the logistical issues to the impact of Hurricane Ida on the morning of Saturday, September 4th, organizers have now doubled down and stated that COVID-19 played a role. “We recognize that some of you endured extraordinary wait times and discomfort getting into the festival on Friday. We apologize for these logistical issues and the disappointments they caused,”...
Bonnaroo Organizers Cancel 2021 Festival Due to Impact of Hurricane Ida
The organizers of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival have announced the cancellation of their 2021 event due to flooding and waterlogged campgrounds caused by Hurricane Ida. The festival had been scheduled for September 2nd to 5th prior to its cancellation, which was announced via social media today. “We are absolutely heartbroken to announce that we must cancel Bonnaroo,” reads the statement. “While this weekend’s weather looks outstanding, currently Centeroo is waterlogged in many areas, the ground is incredibly saturated on our tollbooth paths, and the campgrounds are flooded to the point that we are unable to drive in or park vehicles safely.” “We have done everything in our power to try to keep the show moving forward, but Mother Nature has dealt us a ...
