 The 30A Songwriter's Festival has announced they are going Virtual for 2021. More details will be coming soon. From their email correspondance.
We will post details as soon as we know them as well. "Greetings, We want to alert one and all that we are about to announce details for the 2021 Virtual 30A Songwriters Festival. It is going up for sale VERY SOON. (think Hooks, (on)Lines & Singers). Check your emails and Facebook to keep up to date on all the latest information on this event. We are down on 30A working on last minute filming and editing and it feels very uncrowded and a little bit lonely without our Festival people! But let's look on the bright side. You can watch from the warmth and comfort of your home, AND drinks and wine are free. We got organized in our spare time and created a beautiful coffee table photography book of gorgeous artist photos spanning the last decade of Festival appearances. We think everyone who has attended the festival will want to have this in their home or office. By popular demand we are re-issuing a t-shirt from each year of the Festival beginning with 2010 through 2020 and have created a commemorative 2021 Virtual Festival hat for this year. Virtual Festival tickets and merchandise will be available for pre-orders soon. Don't worry - we are not debuting the Virtual Concert this weekend - there is way too much football going on. But next weekend - make it all about 30A Songwriters Festival! In the meantime, post photos from past 30A Songwriters Festivals you attended with your memories and tag our Facebook and Instagram. See you online soon."  Carolina Country Music Fest announced on April 1, that they are rescheduling their Festival until September. The new dates are September 17-20. The Festival was originally scheduled for June 4-7 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
From the organizers: "Our love for our CCMF family and community runs deep, and so does our commitment to health and safety for all, therefore, we are rescheduling to SEPTEMBER 17-20. 2020 Working to move CCMF to September was unchartered territory for all involved. We're extremely thankful for everyone from artists and their management to our staff, local government officials, and the entire Myrtle Beach community working tirelessly together to finalize a new date for CCMF. We appreciate all of your love and support over the years and we CAN'T WAIT to see you in Myrtle Beach. In the meantime, we hope you and your loved ones stay healthy and safe!" They also announced on April 3, that they are nearing a sell-out. "Main Stage VIP is sold out and now Super VIP is officially sold out! General Admission is on the verge of being sold out next! " BUY TICKETS  The Suwannee River Jam originally scheduled for April 29-May 2, 2020 has been postponed to September 30-October 3, 2020.
From the Organizers: "Dear Suwannee River Jam Fans, The Suwannee River Jam Music Festival is committed to the health and safety of our fans, patrons, employees, artists and the community. We have made the difficult decision to postpone this year's festival to September 30 - October 3, 2020, due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 Virus. Originally scheduled for April 29 - May 2, 2020, Suwannee River Jam will now move to September 30 - October 3, 2020. Toby Keith, Randy Houser, LOCASH, Billy Ray Cyrus, Joe Diffie, Maddie & Tae, Parmalee, David Allan Coe have been re-comfirmed to perform the re-scheduled dates. Your Camp-Site and Ticket(s) will remain the same for the new date for Suwannee River Jam 2020. Thank you for your continued support during this time."  Tin Pan South Song Writers's Festival, originally scheduled for March 24-28, 2020 in Nashville, TN has new dates.
The Nashville Songwriters Association International has announced the event will now occur October 19-24, 2020. Details on new venues, times, performers, and more will be announced soon. For up-to-date information, visit TInPanSouth.com or visit them on FaceBook.  With cancellations and postponements happening quickly in light of COVID-19, I have reviewed all 86 Festivals on our US Festivals Page. Here is a summary of what we know now.
Still need to review the festivals in Canada & Mexico as well as other International Festivals. The following Festivals made announcements directly related to COVID-19. POSTPONED
CANCELLED
* Did NOT site COVID-19 as reason for cancellations. Prior to the COVID-19 cancellations, the following Festivals announced they were going "On Hiatus" and would not be having an event in 2020.
Two other Festivals announced they would cease operations as of 2020 (last held in 2019)
These final 2 join the every growing of Country Music Festivals that have terminated operations in recent years:
and
Prior to this, an additional 11 Festivals were cancelled. But wherever one Festival disappears, another is waiting to take its place. We found an additional 21 Festivals that require our review to be added.  Summerfest originally scheduled for June 24 - July 5 is being postponed to later in the year September 3-5 and October 10-12 and October 17-19, 2020.
From the organizers: " The music industry has been profoundly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and most live events scheduled for early summer have been cancelled. In the interest of safety and in cooperation with artists, Summerfest 2020 will move to new dates: September 3-5, 10-12 and 17-19, 2020. The new dates provide the best possible option to deliver the Summerfest experience our fans and sponsors have grown to love; we are doing everything possible to continue a tradition which spans five decades. We know there will be many questions and we look forward to sharing details with you in the future. All purchases of festival tickets will be honored for the rescheduled September dates. More information about rescheduled performances at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater and BMO Harris Pavilion will follow soon. Please check Summerfest.com frequently for updates. In compliance with the direction provided by Governor Tony Evers, the Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. offices are currently closed. Should you have any immediate questions, please email info@summerfest.com. All of us at Summerfest look forward to seeing you in September. Until then, I hope you can take some time to listen to your favorite artists and enjoy the magic of music. Please take care of yourself and one another. Don Smiley President & Chief Executive Officer Milwaukee World Festival, Inc."  Mark your calendars! The 55th ACM Awards will now air live on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 8/7 CT on the CBS Television Network. #ACMAwards.
The ACM Awards were originally scheduled for April 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. No information on location. Also, no information on events leading up to the actual awards show have been released.  Country Thunder Arizona originally scheduled for April 16-19, 2020 in Florence, Arizona is being postponed to later in the year (no dates announced).
From the organizers: "Country Thunder Music Festivals has had to make the difficult decision to postpone Country Thunder Arizona due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemnic. At this unprecedented time, everyone at Country Thunder Music Festivals remains concerned about our many loyal fans and hopes that everyone and their families stay safe through this crisis. The final decision came down following Thursday afternoon's (3/19) announcement from Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, which bans gatherings of more than 50 people in six counties, Including Pinal County. "We look forward to finalizing new dates and getting back to the desert later in the fall," says Country Thunder CEO, Troy Vollhoffer. "The fans in Arizona have been with us from day one and we are incredibly grateful for their support as we work through the logistics of rescheduling. "A great festival begins and ends with fan safety, and the comfort of patrons who attend our events. It's our mission to prove that good things will come to those who wait just a little longer." All ticketing and camping options will, of course, be honored for the rescheduled dates. Country Thunder Music Festivals would like to thank its fans, corporate partners and media sponsors for their unparalleled support - we look forward to seeing you all this fall."  Riverbend Festival originally scheduled for May 27-30, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tennessee is being postponed to later in the year (no dates announced).
From the organizers: "With the weight of uncertainly bearing down amid coronavirus concerns, Friends of the Festival will reschedule Riverbend Festival 2020 for a later date. Our top priority remains to be the safety of our fans, those involved with the production and support of Riverbend Festival, and the entire Tennessee Valley community. Rest assured we are monitoring the situation closely and will collaborate with our local government and health officials to make the most responsible and informed decisions possible moving forward. We will announce the scheduled date for the festival and additional details soon. All purchases will be honored for the future date. Thank you for continuing to support Friends of the Festival and Chattanooga's festival of 39 years, Riverbend Festival. INFO@RIVERBENDFESTIVAL.COM"  The Shaky Boots Festival scheduled for May 8-May 9 in Atlanta, Georgia has been cancelled. Shaky Boots had been on hiatus since 2015 and was slated to return with a stellar line-up of performers.
From the Shaky Boots Facebook Page: "We are saddened to announce that Shaky Boots Festival will no longer be taking place this year. Our gratitude goes out to the artists and fans looking forward to thisexperience, and we thank you all for your understanding. Tickets will be automatically refunded at point of purchase beginning March 27, 2020. Please allow 7-10 business days for the refund to be returned to the original account."  The new dates and lineup have been posted for the postponed Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale Beach.
Per they mailing list: "Dear Tortuga Music Festival Fans, Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival is committed to the health and safety of our fans, partners, employees, artists, and the community. We are rescheduling the festival to OCTOBER 2, 3, and 4, 2020, ON Ft. Lauderdale Beach It is a testament to our festival, our fans, and our cause that we have been able to reschedule the artists and announce the move, all at once. All purchases for the April dates will be honored for the rescheduled October dates. If you have already received your festival wristbands, please be sure to keep them in a safe place until the festival weekend! We want to thank you for the continued support of Tortuga and Rock the Ocean Foundation. If you have further questions, please reach out to our team at info@TortugaMusicFestival.com We look forward to seeing you on the beach! Sincerely, Team Tortuga"  Per the organizers of the Tailgate Fest, they are proceeding as scheduled. The Tailgate Fest is scheduled for August 15-16, 2020 in Fontana, California.
From their mailing list: “With Tailgate Fest still being 22 weeks away, we remain committed to bringing you one hell of a good time! We’ll all probably be ready for it. Tailgate Fest will proceed as planned in August. The health and well-being of our community is of paramount importance to us and we are here with an open line of communication keeping you informed with updates and any questions you may have. We're all in this one together and are sending best wishes and strength to all our fellow festivals and events out there working around the clock to keep our music season kicking ass! Until then, STAY HOME, keep those hands washed and in the true tailgate spirit... share your toilet paper! We can't wait to drop those tailgates with ya'll this Summer!”  Per the organizers of the Watershed Festival, they are proceeding as scheduled. The Watershed Festival is scheduled for July 31-August 2, 2020 in George Washington.
From their mailing list: "Watershed Festival is committed to the health and safety of our fans, partners, employees, artists and the community. Watershed 2020 is proceeding as planned, and we are excited to welcome everyone to the event in 20 weeks. We will keep you updated here on our social pages and on our website at WatershedFest.com. If you have any questions or concerns, you can also reach out to us directly at info@watershedfest.com. In the meantime, we hope you and your family stay safe. Wash your hands and let's take care of each other! We'll see you this summer!"  Per the organizers of the Trailblazer Festival, they are proceeding as scheduled. The Trailblazer Festival is scheduled for June 12-14 in Hunter, New York.
From their mailing list: “Trailblazer Festival is committed to the health and safety of our fans, partners, employees, artists and the community. Trailblazer Festival 2020 is proceeding as planned, and we are excited to welcome everyone to the event in 13 weeks. We will keep you updated on our social pages and on our website at https://trailblazerfest.com/ If you have any questions or concerns, you can also reach out to us directly at info@trailblazerfest.com. In the meantime, we hope you and your family stay safe. Wash your hands and let's take care of each other! We'll see you this summer!”  Per the Organizers of Faster Horses, they plan to proceed as scheduled: Faster Horses is scheduled July 17-19 in Brooklyn Michigan.
From their mailing list: "Faster Horses is committed to the health and safety of our fans, partners, employees, artists and the community. Faster Horses Festival 2020 is proceeding as planned, and we are excited to welcome everyone to the event in 18 weeks. We will keep you updated here on our social pages and on our website at https://fasterhorsesfestival.com/ If you have any questions or concerns, you can also reach out to us directly at info@fasterhorsesfestival.com. In the meantime, we hope you and your family stay safe. Wash your hands and let's take care of each other! We'll see you this summer!”  Per a live press conference, the 2020 RodeoHouston is shutting down due to coronavirus concerns.
During the press conference with Mayor Turner, rodeo officials and the Houston Health Department announced the details surrounding the cancellation. The Festival will be shutting down as of the end of today. This also impacts the Tour of Houston bicycle race and any other events scheduled by the city for the remainder of March. When possible, events will be rescheduled. Updates will be provided at a later time. The rodeo is the latest in major events to be canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.
 On the heels of the announcements that SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas has been cancelled and the Tin Pan South in Nashville, Tennessee has been postponed, stories are circulating regarding the postponement of additional festivals.
Multiple news outlets are reporting of the potential postponements of two California Festivals: The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California is currently scheduled for April 10-12 and April 17-19, could be moving to the weekends of October 9 and October 16 The Stagecoach Country Music Festival also in Indio is rumored to be moving from April 24-26, to the weekend of October 23. The spread of the coronavirus is prompting the cancellation or postponement of many large-scale public events, More should be know with-in the next 24-48 hours.  Tin Pan South originally scheduled for March 24-28, 2020 in downtown Nashville is being postponed to later in the year (no dates announced).
Press Release from 3/6/2020: "After heavy consideration, in light of the tornado this week as well as growing health concerns over the Coronavirus, we have decided to reschedule Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival to later this year, in the Summer,” said NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison. “We feel this is the responsible decision, and it is supported by Tin Pan venues and sponsors involved in the festival. We want to thank everyone who had planned to participate in or attend the festival, and appreciate the support in rescheduling it.” It is possible that several of the venues will move forward with the previously scheduled events, this will be decided between the venues and participants and it is likely that several events will now be modified to benefit tornado relief efforts. For those that have purchased Tin Pan South Fast Access Passes to the festival and/or registered for the Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar, the option to receive a refund or to transfer the passes or registration to the newly scheduled date will be available. Information has been distributed to those affected. (Refunds can be requested at refunds@nashvillesongwriters.com)" Visit the Tin Pan South Web-Site or follow them on Facebook for the latest updates. #PrayForNashville  The City of Austin has cancelled the March dates for SXSW and SXSW EDU. SXSW will faithfully follow the City’s directions.
From the organizers: "We are devastated to share this news with you. “The show must go on” is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place. We are now working through the ramifications of this unprecedented situation. As recently as Wednesday, Austin Public Health stated that “there’s no evidence that closing SXSW or any other gatherings will make the community safer.” However, this situation evolved rapidly, and we honor and respect the City of Austin’s decision. We are committed to do our part to help protect our staff, attendees, and fellow Austinites. We are exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU. For our registrants, clients, and participants we will be in touch as soon as possible and will publish an FAQ." For the latest developments please visit the SXSW Web-Site or follow them on Facebook Leaves us to wonder if this is just the beginning. |
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