#Burning Man goes virtual as thousands attend in-person anyway

#Burning Man goes virtual as thousands attend in-person anyway

“#Burning Man goes virtual as thousands attend in-person anyway” Burning Man, the annual counter-culture festival that in recent years has drawn tens of thousands to the middle of the desert, has kicked off virtually again this year — but that’s reportedly not stopping renegade mega fans from trekking to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert anyway. The…

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#Basilica SoundScape 2021 Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns

#Basilica SoundScape 2021 Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns

“#Basilica SoundScape 2021 Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns” Basilica SoundScape 2021 has been canceled due to various pandemic-related concerns. Event organizers note that one of the performers, William Basinski, has canceled his fall tour “due to increasing health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19.” In addition, food vendors and staff also “had to withdraw due to…

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#Chicago Health Officials Tout Lollapalooza 2021 as Success: “No Evidence of ‘Super-Spreader’ Event”

#Chicago Health Officials Tout Lollapalooza 2021 as Success: “No Evidence of ‘Super-Spreader’ Event”

“#Chicago Health Officials Tout Lollapalooza 2021 as Success: “No Evidence of ‘Super-Spreader’ Event”” It’s been two weeks since Lollapalooza 2021 kicked off on July 29, and Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, now says that there are “no unexpected findings” from the festival with regard to COVID-19. On Twitter, Dr….

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#New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled due to coronavirus surge

#New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled due to coronavirus surge

“#New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled due to coronavirus surge” The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the recent surge in coronavirus cases.  The festival, which traditionally is held in the spring, had been scheduled to run Oct. 8-10 and Oct. 15-17 this year. But organizers…

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#DaBaby No Longer Playing Austin City Limits and iHeart Radio Music Festivals After Homophobic Remarks

#DaBaby No Longer Playing Austin City Limits and iHeart Radio Music Festivals After Homophobic Remarks

“#DaBaby No Longer Playing Austin City Limits and iHeart Radio Music Festivals After Homophobic Remarks” DaBaby is no longer performing at Austin City Limits Music Festival in October, the festival has announced. In addition, according to Rolling Stone, DaBaby is not going to be performing at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in September. The Charlotte rapper…

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