On Monday, April 29, organizers of the Woodstock 50th anniversary festival insisted that the event was still taking place, despite initial investor Dentsu pulling out of the fest and declaring it “canceled.” Promoter Michael Lang—an original partner in the inaugural 1969 festival—has now sat down for an interview with the New York Times to discuss the event, its setbacks, and its future.
“We need to replace them financially,” Lang says of the investors. “We are a few days away from permits; we are in talks with investors who are anxious to come in.” He continues, “We have a short window to put this back together. That’s obvious. We feel it’s enough time, and there is enough interest, that we think we will accomplish it.” Read the full interview at the New York Times.
Today, Rolling Stone also reported that the festival’s production partner, entertainment company Superfly, has cut ties with the event. Lang stated in a recent interview with Variety that the Woodstock team is “finishing up discussions” with different production companies to take Superfly’s place.
Woodstock 50 was originally announced to take place August 16 to 18 in Watkins Glen, New York. Read “Woodstock 50 Is Canceled, Unless It’s Not—Here’s Why” on the Pitch.
https://pitchfork.com/news/woodstock-50-promoter-michael-lang-says-festival-still-on-i-think-we-will-accomplish-it
