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9.27.2013
Rock the Bells Festival Cancels Remaining Shows
By JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR.
Promoters of the Rock the Bells hip-hop festival have canceled two shows in Washington D.C. this weekend and two in New York City next weekend because of lackluster ticket sales.
The announcement late on Thursday afternoon came as a shock to hip-hop fans on the East Coast. The annual festival, which does two-day stops in several major cities and attracts many of the biggest figures in the genre, is one of the biggest events on the hip-hop calendar.
The California-based company that puts on the event, Guerrilla Union, put out a statement apologizing to fans and corporate sponsors. “It’s extremely unfortunate that we can’t complete the last half of the 10th Anniversary Rock the Bells tour,” said Chang Weisberg, the owner of Guerilla Union. “We did everything in our power to save the show. Unfortunately, the financial loss would have been devastating.”
Mr. Chang said full refunds would be given to ticketholders at the locations where the tickets were purchased. The festival was to have taken place at R.F.K. Stadium in Washington, D.C., on Saturday and Sunday, and then moved on to the Meadowlands Racetrack on Oct. 4. and 5. The lineup was to have featured Kid Cudi, Wu-Tang Clan, Wale, Chief Keef, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, among a score of other rappers.
8.29.13
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Rock the Bells Festival Cancels Remaining Shows
By JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR.
Promoters of the Rock the Bells hip-hop festival have canceled two shows in Washington D.C. this weekend and two in New York City next weekend because of lackluster ticket sales.
The announcement late on Thursday afternoon came as a shock to hip-hop fans on the East Coast. The annual festival, which does two-day stops in several major cities and attracts many of the biggest figures in the genre, is one of the biggest events on the hip-hop calendar.
The California-based company that puts on the event, Guerrilla Union, put out a statement apologizing to fans and corporate sponsors. “It’s extremely unfortunate that we can’t complete the last half of the 10th Anniversary Rock the Bells tour,” said Chang Weisberg, the owner of Guerilla Union. “We did everything in our power to save the show. Unfortunately, the financial loss would have been devastating.”
Mr. Chang said full refunds would be given to ticketholders at the locations where the tickets were purchased. The festival was to have taken place at R.F.K. Stadium in Washington, D.C., on Saturday and Sunday, and then moved on to the Meadowlands Racetrack on Oct. 4. and 5. The lineup was to have featured Kid Cudi, Wu-Tang Clan, Wale, Chief Keef, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, among a score of other rappers.
8.29.13
SAN BERNADINO LINEUP
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MOUNTAIN VIEW LINEUP
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DC LINEUP
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NY LINEUP
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7.28.13
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SAN BERNARDINO, CA
SAN MANUEL AMPHITHEATER
SEPTEMBER 7-8
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
SHORELINE AMPHITHEATER
SEPTEMBER 14-15
WASHINGTON, DC
FESTIVAL GROUNDS @ RFK
SEPTEMBER 28-29
RUTHERFORD, NJ
MEADOWLANDS RACETRACK
OCTOBER 4-5
SAN BERNADINO LINEUP
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MOUNTAIN VIEW LINEUP
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DC LINEUP
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NEW JERSEY LINEUP
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5.14.13-
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SAN BERNARDINO, CA
SAN MANUEL AMPHITHEATER
SEPTEMBER 7-8
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
SHORELINE AMPHITHEATER
SEPTEMBER 14-15
WASHINGTON, DC
FESTIVAL GROUNDS @ RFK
SEPTEMBER 28-29
RUTHERFORD, NJ
MEADOWLANDS RACETRACK
OCTOBER 4-5
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