Just in case you were thinking of a road trip to upstate New York...Woodstock 50 has been cancelled! "After careful consideration, Dentsu Aegis Network’s Amplifi Live, a partner ofWoodstock 50, has decided to cancel the festival. .“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 theWoodstock brand name while also ensuring the health and safety of the artists, partners and attendees...
Meanwhile,Woodstock co-founder and promoter Michael Lang says this announcement comes as a complete surprise and he's not ready to call the fest dead just yet. Apparently, a number of artists on the bill found out about the cancellation at the same time as the general public.