Now NYC has its very own 'Fyre Festival 2.0' after thousands storm the gates of the 'EZoo' EDM festival: 'Thank God people lived'.
Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3
Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Hagy, Paige 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the Electric Zoo festival, also known as EZoo, which faced significant logistical failures during its 14th year, leading to comparisons with past concert disasters like Astroworld and Fyre Festival. The festival, held in New York, was marred by the cancellation of its first day due to construction delays and overselling tickets, resulting in a chaotic scene where attendees stormed security gates after being denied entry. The event's owner, Avant Gardner, is under scrutiny for its management practices, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to take action against the organizers. Despite claims from Electric Zoo that most attendees had a positive experience, many participants expressed fear and disappointment, with calls for boycotts and a damaged reputation for future events. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Fortune.com. 2023/09, pN.PAG
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Dance
- Publication Date:2023
- Accession Number:171587468
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