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Dreamville Festival 2020 Canceled, Will Issue Full Refunds To Customers


Dreamville Festival was gearing up to be one of the hottest events of the year, but our current climate has caused bosses to cancel.

Millions of fans worldwide have been met with the disappointing news that their favorite festivals have been canceled, and now another adds itself to the list. It was announced on Friday (May 15) that the Dreamville Festival 2020 has been nixed. It would have been the second-annual event for the label and artists were all set to take to the stages in Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Unfortunately, like many others, the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine have put festival producers in precarious positions as to how they should move forward. Dreamville decided that they would rather be safe than sorry, so for now, the festival has been canceled.

Dreamville bosses penned an open letter about the sad news. Read it in full below.

After much deliberation and careful monitoring of the current situation, we have decided to cancel Dreamville Festival 2020. Although we originally hoped it would be possible to bring you the festival this August, the ongoing uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has made this timeline no longer possible. This decision has been extremely difficult to make, but the safety of our fans, artists, and staff is always our top priority, and nothing will ever take precedence over your well-being.

All 2020 event ticket holders, including those that previously requested a refund, will be automatically refunded on, or before May 22nd, and it will take 7-10 days for the funds to be returned to your original method of payment if you purchased your tickets through Front Gate Tickets. We understand that this is a difficult time for many and sincerely apologize to those who were waiting on their refund as we worked through unforeseen delays in processing due to the pandemic.

Ticketholders who purchased passes through an official street team member, retail outlet, or military sale have to fill out a form to receive a refund. You can stay updated with more information on Dreamville Festival’s website.

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Kendrick Lamar & Lizzo Headlining Osheaga Festival This Summer


Okay, so, Kendrick is dropping this year?

As festival organizers unveil the line-ups for summer festivals, there seems to be a pattern of booking Kendrick Lamar. Not that we’re complaining but the fact that he’s planning to hit the festival circuit heavily this summer can be a good indication that the long-awaited follow-up to DAMN. will officially arrive this year. 

The latest festival to get the Compton-bred MC to the table in Montreal’s Osheaga. As one of the biggest festivals in Canada, they’ve enlisted Kendrick Lamar as the headliner on the final night on Sunday, August 2nd. Along with Kenny, Foo Fighters and Lizzo will also headline the three-day music festival on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

The festival will include performances from PartyNextDoor (album on the way?), Lil Tecca, Saint JHN, French Montana, EarthGang, Dave, Dominic Fike, Shoreline Mafia, and more are set to touch the stage across the three-day festival.

As we await Kendrick’s new album, rumors surrounding the project have been running rampant in recent times. Although nothing’s been confirmed, music industry insider Bill Werde said that Kendrick Lamar was done recording the project and that it had a ton of rock influence on it. Hopefully, we see it at some point this spring or summer but either way, we’re extremely excited to hear some new music from Kendrick Lamar.

Peep the line-up below. 

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Have A New Album with John Frusciante Back In The Band

Christmas came early last month when the Red Hot Chili Peppers announced guitarist John Frusciante would be rejoining the band. With multiple festival dates now booked, fans are right to be excited about the development.


Now, in a new interview with Rolling Stone, drummer Chad Smith said, “I was given strict orders for this interview: ‘DON’T TALK ABOUT THE BAND,’” he told the magazine. “But, yes, John is back in the band, and everyone knows that. We’re psyched. The festivals are the only shows booked. For now, we’ll mostly be concentrating on new songs and writing a new record. We’re all real excited to make new music.”

So not only can fans expect to hear the band’s best lineup, there’s a good chance they’ll also be able to hear some new music at the shows.

See where they’ll be playing and buy tickets here.

 

Photo Wikimedia Commons

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Watch Bassnectar, Illenium, Rezz, Porter Robinson & More As They Ring In The New Year

This year — well, I suppose, technically, last year — ravers had their choice of an abundant amount of New Year’s Eve events across the country, both large festivals and local club shows. Whether you were at Countdown in Southern California, Decadence in Arizona or Colorado, Snowglobe in Tahoe, Resolution in Seattle, or wherever else, you likely rang in the new year with a smile and a sh*tload of confetti.


Thankfully, social media exists, so if you weren’t at one of these sets, chances are someone has already uploaded it. Below you can check out count downs from Bassnectar, Illenium, Rezz, Porter Robinson, Skrillex, and Alesso, and we’ll be adding more as we find them.

Let’s all make 2020 a year to remember!

Bassnectar

Bassnectar NYE Countdown! from EDM

Illenium

Happy new year from ILLENIUM from EDM

Rezz

Skrillex

Alesso

Porter Robinson

 

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