Mike in Horseheads Posted April 30, 2019 Author Posted April 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, Just Jack said: He has three months to pull this together. Is it possible? Maybe if all the artists have been paid up front as reported. After that it’s all permits. And we know NY is not known for speeding through permits unless there’s some cash slipped under the table. LOL and since its DOH good luck, we just billing rates for 1/1/19 last week so they are only 4 months behind.
WhoTom Posted April 30, 2019 Posted April 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Just Jack said: "The bottom line is, there is going to be a Woodstock 50th Anniversary Festival, as there must be, and it’s going to be a blast.” Coca Cola should sponsor it, give away tickets for free, and call it "The Real Thing."
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 30, 2019 Posted April 30, 2019 ...lost a major investor...maybe the guy that put up $250 mil for the AAF is ripe.....anybody have Bernie Madoff on speed dial??.........
Just Jack Posted May 1, 2019 Posted May 1, 2019 Got this email today.... Quote Dear Woodstock Friends It seems in a way that history is repeating itself. In July of 1969 we lost our site in Walkill and with only a month to go we managed to move to Bethel. Woodstock was going to happen no matter what! This time around, Woodstock’s new hometown, Dix & Watkins Glen, NY and New York State have been really wonderful. I went door to door to talk to the neighbors. Some remembered Summer Jam back in ’73 and were worried about history repeating itself. But they opened their doors to us and we talked it out. Many of those people have reached out over the last 24 hours with messages of hope and encouragement. The venue, Watkins Glen International, have been totally supportive and professional. Yesterday, our financial partner, Dentsu-Aegis, made the decision to pull out and informed us that they were cancelling the festival at the same time they let the press release go public. We have yet to understand why they would try to prevent the festival from happening by seemingly undermining us in this way. It is one thing to decide for oneself that it is best to move on, but it is entirely another thing to try and close the door on us. Yesterday, I couldn’t help but relive that moment 50 years ago – it was “ déjà vu all over again”! Supporting the principles of activism and sustainability are too important to be derailed by shortsighted partners. We continue our work with NYS, Schuyler County and various parties to keep things on track. Woodstock never belonged to Dentsu, so they don’t have a right to cancel it. Woodstock belongs to the people and it always will. We don’t give up and Woodstock 50 will take place and will be a blast! Thanks for Listening, Michael
Just Jack Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 Woodstock needs $30M by this Friday or it may be cancelled, again.... https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2019/05/woodstock-50-needs-30m-to-happen-ex-investor-accused-of-stealing-17m-reports.html Quote Woodstock 50 says it has a new backer to ensure the 2019 festival goes on as scheduled in Upstate New York, but there may still be chaos behind the scenes. Sources tell Billboard that Woodstock co-founder and 50th anniversary organizer Michael Lang needs to raise $30 million by this Friday to ensure Woodstock 50 happens on Aug. 16-18 at Watkins Glen International raceway. A spokesperson for Lang said that CID Entertainment has agreed to replace Superfly as the festival’s producer, but CID boss Dan Berkowitz has not confirmed its involvement.
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 16, 2019 Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/7/2019 at 11:01 PM, Gugny said: For Christ's sake, let this sham die. For you .... they won't https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/woodstock-50-dentsu-court-decision-835976/ Woodstock 50: The Show Will Go On, But New Funding Needed Judge rules organizers “[fall] woefully short” of proving that Dentsu Aegis subsidiary Amplifi should return $17.8 million to put on festival @Mike in Horseheads
Just Jack Posted May 16, 2019 Posted May 16, 2019 Woodstock 50 plans roll on; court nixes cancellation bid https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/woodstock-50-plans-roll-on-court-nixes-cancellation-bid-1/2006003184 (Via 9 WSYR)
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 18, 2019 Author Posted May 18, 2019 Shows back on! New financing has been secured and tickets go on sale in a "few weeks" including a limited amount of single day tickets. Of course they still don't have a pesky permit from NYS, little things. https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2019/05/17/woodstock-50-oppenheimer-co-signs-finalize-financing/3707706002/
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 18, 2019 Posted May 18, 2019 ..probably ends up a bigger disaster than the Jets..............
Just Jack Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 Might be back off now, Watkins Glen says they will not be hosting at the track... https://amp.poughkeepsiejournal.com/amp/1413072001
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 11, 2019 Author Posted June 11, 2019 18 hours ago, Just Jack said: Might be back off now, Watkins Glen says they will not be hosting at the track... https://amp.poughkeepsiejournal.com/amp/1413072001 Thread title fixed. Yah sure they are going to find a new sight get all the permits and keep all those acts for August. At least Watkins can't be blamed this year but watch the lawsuits fly all over
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 It would be more fun to have a 50th anniversary of Altamont instead.
row_33 Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: It would be more fun to have a 50th anniversary of Altamont instead. in many ways, not the bad ones, of course....
GG Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 Mountain Jam has a closer vibe to Woodstock than Woodstock 50 does, and is happening at Bethel Woods this weekend. 1
Just Jack Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 Wait, it might be back on.... https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Vernon-Downs-in-the-running-for-Woodstock-50-music-festival-venue-511472211.html
T&C Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 This whole thing is just a ***** joke now... dumbasses thought they were going to create something worthwhile but didn't have the right people in place to think it out up to 5 years ago. I'd rather walk the Glen itself, one of the most beautiful places on earth. 1
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 19, 2019 Author Posted June 19, 2019 WETM-TVVerified account @WETM18News 6m6 minutes ago WOODSTOCK 50 UPDATE: Producer Michael Lang has contacted Oneida County about staging the music festival at Vernon Downs. He is also considering sites in Syracuse and Oswego. 16 hours ago, Just Jack said: Wait, it might be back on.... https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Vernon-Downs-in-the-running-for-Woodstock-50-music-festival-venue-511472211.html Should I change the title again LOL
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