The 15th anniversary edition of Fyf Fest, set to take place in Los Angeles in July, has been canceled, it was announced Sunday.
The fest was set to feature Janet Jackson, Florence + the Machine, and Future, but a statement posted to the Fyf Fest website said Goldenvoice and parent company Aeg “felt unable to present an experience on par with the expectations of our loyal fans and the Los Angeles music community this year.” Sources indicated that low ticket sales were a factor in the cancellation.
According to the statement, ticket purchasers will receive full refunds, including service fees. Fyf added that they will work to schedule local shows featuring artists from 2018’s lineup.
Fans and industry observers had praised this year’s fest lineup for its diversity, particularly in light of male-heavy lineups for most of the summer’s music festivals. In addition to Jackson, Future, and Fatm, My Bloody Valentine,...
The fest was set to feature Janet Jackson, Florence + the Machine, and Future, but a statement posted to the Fyf Fest website said Goldenvoice and parent company Aeg “felt unable to present an experience on par with the expectations of our loyal fans and the Los Angeles music community this year.” Sources indicated that low ticket sales were a factor in the cancellation.
According to the statement, ticket purchasers will receive full refunds, including service fees. Fyf added that they will work to schedule local shows featuring artists from 2018’s lineup.
Fans and industry observers had praised this year’s fest lineup for its diversity, particularly in light of male-heavy lineups for most of the summer’s music festivals. In addition to Jackson, Future, and Fatm, My Bloody Valentine,...
- 5/6/2018
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
Los Angeles’ Fyf Festival today announced the lineup for its 15th anniversary edition — and its first since founder Sean Carlson left the fold in the wake of sexual misconduct charges. Florence & the Machine and Janet Jackson will headline on Saturday and Sunday night respectively, while the lineup also includes My Bloody Valentine and Charlotte Gainsbourg’s only west coast date of the year, Future, The xx, St. Vincent and many others. A full alphabetical list appears below.
Weekend and Single Day Ga and VIP passes go on sale Friday, April 6th at 12pm Pt. American Express Card Members can purchase all passes before the general public beginning Tuesday April 3rd at 10am through Thursday April 5th at 10pm Pt. Two-day general admission is $249 + fees; two-day VIP is $549 + fees; one-day general admission is $149 + fees.
Since Carlson’s departure in November, Goldenvoice — which came on board as a co-promoter in 2011 — and its...
Weekend and Single Day Ga and VIP passes go on sale Friday, April 6th at 12pm Pt. American Express Card Members can purchase all passes before the general public beginning Tuesday April 3rd at 10am through Thursday April 5th at 10pm Pt. Two-day general admission is $249 + fees; two-day VIP is $549 + fees; one-day general admission is $149 + fees.
Since Carlson’s departure in November, Goldenvoice — which came on board as a co-promoter in 2011 — and its...
- 3/30/2018
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
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