Gov Ball’s Stormy Saturday: Shortened Sets, Cancelled Acts, and Refund Demands
Gov Ball’s Stormy Saturday: Shortened Sets, Cancelled Acts, and Refund Demands
The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City faced a deluge of criticism – and refund requests – after a severe weather delay dramatically altered Saturday’s lineup on June 7th.
A storm rolling into the New York area forced a four-and-a-half-hour postponement of the festival’s opening, pushing back the start time from noon to 4:30 PM. While organizers initially advised concertgoers to delay their arrival, the subsequent schedule update revealed significant changes.
Several acts, including School of Rock NYC, Glasshouse, Monobloc, Die Spitz, The Backfires, Lexa Gates, and Yaya Bey, were completely cut from the Saturday schedule. Headliner Olivia Rodrigo’s performance was also impacted, with her set beginning later than planned (9:25 PM instead of 8:30 PM) and ultimately ending around 10:30 PM, approximately 30 minutes shorter than originally advertised.
The significant alterations sparked outrage among attendees, who took to social media to demand partial refunds. Many expressed frustration over the shortened sets and cancelled performances, citing the festival’s communication as “unprofessional.” Comments included demands for compensation, highlighting the significant impact of the weather-related changes on their experience.
This isn’t the first time weather has disrupted the Governors Ball. In 2019, the festival issued refunds after similar rain-related issues. The current situation underscores the challenges of outdoor music festivals and the complexities of managing large-scale events in the face of unpredictable weather.
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