It has been an unlucky fall for major festivals in the Southern United States. It is hurricane season, which makes it a risky proposition to host a major festival that could land itself in the path of a major storm, but this year seems to have gotten slammed by big storms. This past weekend, New Orleans saw a massive deluge of rain come down and Voodoo Music & Arts Experience was forced to cancel the third day before the gates opened. Zac Brown Band, deadmau5, Chance The Rapper, Eric Prydz, Post Malone, Third Eye Blind and Bro Safari are among those who were scheduled to perform at the festival on Sunday. Refunds will be issued for three-day and single day ticket holders.
In a statement on the festival's website, Voodoo explained their choice, saying that despite being a rain or shine festival, the decision had to be made for the safety of all individuals attending the festival.
"Due to dangerous weather conditions including forecasted persistent rain and flash flood warnings for Orleans Parish for Sunday, November 1, the final day of the 2015 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience has been cancelled. Fan safety is the top priority for the producers of the festival and current conditions at City Park do not meet our standards for maintaining a safe experience.
While Voodoo is a no refund, rain or shine event, producers will make refunds available this year given the severe weather conditions. For 3-Day credentials holders, 1/3 of posted price at time of purchase will be refunded. For Single Day credential holders who purchased for Sunday, November 1, a full refund will be refunded. Fans should visit www.worshipthemusic.com for further information regarding refunds. Everyone at Voodoo 2015 wants to thank all the music fans that came to City Park to experience the first incredible two days of stellar performances. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the 2016 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience."
This has been a rough fall for festivals who hoped to throw festivals. TomorrowWorld was caught up in a nightmarish weather situation where individuals who weren't camping were stranded at the festival without transportation due to impassable roads and parking lots. Those who weren't camping on site then were not allowed back in for the final day of the festival because of the weather.
Something Wicked, a two-day electronic music festival that took place on Oct. 24-25 was canceled because it was right in the path of Hurricane Patricia, leading to heavy rains and winds for the full weekend.
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