festivals

Coachella Promoter Sues Live Nation Over Copycat "Coachella Day One 22" Festival

The lawsuit alleges that the new festival creates "a likelihood of consumer confusion and false association"

It’s Not Up to Artists to Prevent Tragedies Like Astroworld

It's nice that Adele and Dave Grohl police the crowds at their shows, but they shouldn't have to

Why Is Coachella No Longer Mandating Vaccinations for Its 2022 Festival?

Attendees will now be able to show a negative COVID-19 test instead of proof of vaccination to get in, but is that wise?

We Braved Seltzerland, a Traveling Festival Devoted to Hard Seltzers

Two editors, three hours and 100 flavors of hard seltzers later, our thoughts on the world of White Claw competitors

Festival Organizer for Woodstock '99 Blames Women for Their Assaults

"I am critical of the hundreds of women that were walking around with no clothes on, and expecting not to be touched," says John Scher

Burning Man’s Descent Into Utter Bougie Elitism Has Reached a New Low

The desert festival is offering attendees the chance — yes, chance — to reserve tickets for $2,500

At Least SXSW Wasn’t Bought by a Tech Company

Penske Media Corp., which owns "Rolling Stone" and "Variety," has purchased a 50% stake in the festival

How Park City Survived a Year Without Sundance

What happens to a resort town when its biggest draw stays home?

After Festival Cancellation, Financier Settles With Woodstock 50

A long and sometimes bewildering saga reaches its conclusion

21 Trends That Will Define the Lives of American Men in 2021

Life changed, uh, a lot in 2020. How many of those changes will remain?

NYC COVID-19 Cases Linked to Festival in Tulum

New Yorkers went to party in Mexico and came back with COVID

Has Germany Figured Out Coronavirus-Safe Concerts?

Could live music be back sooner than we think?

A Drive-In Movie Festival Arrives in San Francisco

Get your tix now for Fort Mason Flix, curated this weekend by SFFILM

Warren and AOC Pull Out of New Yorker Festival in Solidarity With Union

The politicians were slated to deliver keynote speeches at the event next week

SXSW Announces Online Festival for 2021

Austin's annual music, film and tech conference gets a digital-only add-on, but it doesn't necessarily preclude an in-person event

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Coachella Promoter Sues Live Nation Over Copycat "Coachella Day One 22" Festival

The lawsuit alleges that the new festival creates "a likelihood of consumer confusion and false association"

It’s Not Up to Artists to Prevent Tragedies Like Astroworld

It's nice that Adele and Dave Grohl police the crowds at their shows, but they shouldn't have to

Why Is Coachella No Longer Mandating Vaccinations for Its 2022 Festival?

Attendees will now be able to show a negative COVID-19 test instead of proof of vaccination to get in, but is that wise?

We Braved Seltzerland, a Traveling Festival Devoted to Hard Seltzers

Two editors, three hours and 100 flavors of hard seltzers later, our thoughts on the world of White Claw competitors

Festival Organizer for Woodstock '99 Blames Women for Their Assaults

"I am critical of the hundreds of women that were walking around with no clothes on, and expecting not to be touched," says John Scher

Burning Man’s Descent Into Utter Bougie Elitism Has Reached a New Low

The desert festival is offering attendees the chance — yes, chance — to reserve tickets for $2,500

At Least SXSW Wasn’t Bought by a Tech Company

Penske Media Corp., which owns "Rolling Stone" and "Variety," has purchased a 50% stake in the festival

How Park City Survived a Year Without Sundance

What happens to a resort town when its biggest draw stays home?

After Festival Cancellation, Financier Settles With Woodstock 50

A long and sometimes bewildering saga reaches its conclusion

21 Trends That Will Define the Lives of American Men in 2021

Life changed, uh, a lot in 2020. How many of those changes will remain?

NYC COVID-19 Cases Linked to Festival in Tulum

New Yorkers went to party in Mexico and came back with COVID

Has Germany Figured Out Coronavirus-Safe Concerts?

Could live music be back sooner than we think?

A Drive-In Movie Festival Arrives in San Francisco

Get your tix now for Fort Mason Flix, curated this weekend by SFFILM

Warren and AOC Pull Out of New Yorker Festival in Solidarity With Union

The politicians were slated to deliver keynote speeches at the event next week

SXSW Announces Online Festival for 2021

Austin's annual music, film and tech conference gets a digital-only add-on, but it doesn't necessarily preclude an in-person event