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Woodstock 50 Has Been Canceled - Read the Statement

Woodstock 50 isn’t happening anymore.

The music festival has been canceled according to Dentsu Aegis Network, the company funding the festival, in a statement issued on Monday (April 29).

“It’s a dream for agencies to work with iconic brands and to be associated with meaningful movements. We have a strong history of producing experiences that bring people together around common interests and causes which is why we chose to be a part of the Woodstock 50th Anniversary Festival. But despite our tremendous investment of time, effort and commitment, we don’t believe the production of the festival can be executed as an event worthy of the Woodstock Brand name while also ensuring the health and safety of the artists, partners and attendees,” they said.

“As a result and after careful consideration, Dentsu Aegis Network’s Amplifi Live, a partner of Woodstock 50, has decided to cancel the festival. As difficult as it is, we believe this is the most prudent decision for all parties involved.”

The venue’s capacity, site readiness and permit issues led to the cancellation, according to reps for the festival. More than $30 million was spent on the lineup, according to Billboard.

Miley Cyrus, Jay-Z, Halsey and Janelle Monae were just some of the acts scheduled to perform.

Woodstock 50 Lineup Revealed: Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, & More!

The full lineup for the upcoming Woodstock 50 festival has been announced!

The festival will be taking place almost exactly fifty years after the original festival took place and some big entertainers will perform on August 16th, 17th, and 18th in Watkins Glen, N.Y.

Some acts that performed at the original Woodstock – including Dead and Company, John Fogerty, Santana, John Sebastian, Country Joe Mcdonald, Canned Heat and Hot Tuna – will return for the 50th anniversary.

Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, Halsey, Janelle Monae, Imagine Dragons, and Chance the Rappper are just some of the more current acts who will appear.

“We are thrilled with all the excitement about Woodstock 50, but we have an obligation to our fans, artists and partners, to do things the right way,” festival organizer Michael Lang said in a statement. “We are in the final stages of laying the groundwork and can’t wait to stage this once-in-a-lifetime event. We’ll be officially announcing the lineup and ticket on-sale soon, stay tuned!”

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