Governors Ball NYC
Organizers of the 2016 Governors Ball festival announced earlier today that day 3 has been cancelled entirely due to severe weather and storm warnings. In an effort to protect the safety of fans, artists and festival staff alike, the doors will unfortunately be closed and refunds will be given.
“Sunday, June 5th of Gov Ball 2016 has officially been cancelled, due to severe weather and a high likelihood of lightning in the area. The safety of fans, artists and crew always comes first,” reads a statement given on the official website.
With Sunday performers such as Vince Staples, Joey Bada$$, and headlining act Kanye West affected by the cancellation, fans are understandably upset. Check out some reactions below.
Getting the “Gov Ball is cancelled” notification like… Sadness. @GovBallNYC #GovBallNYC pic.twitter.com/Mx8UHU1GAj
— Thiago Fernandes (@tfernandes113) June 5, 2016
They canceled #GovBallNYC and I can’t see @kanyewest pic.twitter.com/pO76F5TKyx
— Brian Sporman (@BrianSporman) June 5, 2016
In regards to refunds, only those who purchased tickets through the official website will be receiving their money back. While some fans may be walking away without compensation, those who did purchase tickets directly through the website can expect their refund within 21 days.
While there has been no mention of a make-up-date, certain artists have taken to Twitter to let fans know they will still be putting on shows tonight in NYC, anywhere they can.
NYC!!! Here we fucking go!! Music Hall of Williamsburg tonight! pic.twitter.com/pOtE4k6RgQ
— Two Door Cinema Club (@TDCinemaClub) June 5, 2016
In similar fashion, the Summer Jam festival village stage has also been shut down today due to weather. Scheduled sets from Chance The Rapper, Post Malone, Desiigner, and Tory Lanez have been canceled, however those performing on the main stadium stage will proceed as planned.
While its beginning to look like fans at either festival just can’t catch a break today, it seems some of the acts affected by the weather might have a little something up their sleeve in order to salvage the day. Considering the cryptic tweets from Travis Scott hours ago, is quite possible cancelled artists from both shows could be teaming up to bring the people of NYC something regardless of the weather.
IM ABOUT TO HIT THE YE BUTTON FOR THE WHOLE NYC.
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) June 5, 2016
WE CANT LET THE RAIN STOPP THISSSS
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) June 5, 2016
As fans and ticket holders continue waiting out the weather in hopes of some sort of compensatory performance, the Governors Ball’s official website has tried to offer up some reassurance. “Stay tuned for more information, and please bear with us. We are just as devastated as you.” Check out the full statement here.
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