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- 1More US Music Festivals Cancel Amid Severe Weather●# art # music # USA # US More Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Upends Live Music Severe weather forced Global Citizen,
Severe weather forced the cancellation of several US music festivals this weekend, including Global Citizen, All Things Go and the CBGB festival. The wave of cancellations is being linked to the climate crisis, with commentators noting that extreme weather is increasingly disrupting the live music industry. Observers say festival organizers face mounting risks from heat, storms and flooding, raising questions about how outdoor events will adapt.
- 2More Music Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Hits Live Events▼More Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Upends Live Music
Several music festivals have cancelled their events, with the climate crisis being cited as an increasingly disruptive force for the live music industry. Extreme weather, including heatwaves, floods and storms, is making outdoor events harder and riskier to stage, prompting organisers to call off or postpone festivals. The trend raises questions about the long-term viability of large outdoor gatherings and the growing costs of insurance, safety measures and scheduling changes across the sector.
- 3Robyn surprises Portola festival with Zara Larsson duet▼Robyn’s surprise Zara Larsson duet among highlights over Portola Music Festival weekend
Robyn delivered a surprise duet with Zara Larsson during the Portola Music Festival weekend in San Francisco, a moment being called one of the highlights of the festival. The pairing of the Swedish pop icon with Larsson delighted attendees and drew attention to an already strong lineup over the two-day event.
- 4Ocean City assesses storm damage after nor'easter cancels music festival●Ocean City assesses storm damage after nor’easter cancels music festival
A nor'easter has hit Ocean City, Maryland, forcing the cancellation of a scheduled music festival while city officials assess damage along the resort town. Emergency crews are surveying coastal impacts from the storm, which brought rough surf and flooding conditions to the area. The cancelled festival leaves organizers and attendees scrambling, and attention is turning to cleanup and the full extent of the storm's toll on the shoreline community.
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The 2026 Hoodoo Festival has drawn thousands of attendees, combining live music with large-scale mural art, according to the Amarillo Globe-News. The event blends visual art installations and performances, attracting a broad crowd to the Texas Panhandle area. Coverage so far focuses on attendance figures and the festival's mix of art and music programming.
- 6Ocean City assesses storm damage after nor'easter cancels music festival▼‘They made the right call on this one’: Ocean City assesses storm damage after nor’easter cancels music festival
A nor'easter forced officials in Ocean City, Maryland, to cancel a music festival as the storm battered the coast. Officials are now assessing damage to the beach and boardwalk, and many in the area say organizers made the right call calling off the event ahead of dangerous conditions. Cleanup and repairs are underway as the community gauges the storm's impact.
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The Mercury News has published its events calendar for the Bay Area covering the week of October 2-8, listing fairs, concerts, festivals and other local activities across the region. The roundup gives residents a guide to what is happening over the coming week, from music and arts to family-friendly events, as the autumn season picks up.