Whereas lots of the festivals which have been postpone the final two years are returning in 2022, that will not be the case for New Orleans’ annual Voodoo Music + Arts Expertise. Pageant organizers revealed that they may “take a pause” for 2022.
“Voodoo Music + Arts Expertise will take a pause in 2022. Care for your krewe and observe alongside on social media for updates,” reads a message on the competition web site and corresponding social media avenues.
The inaugural Voodoo Fest, as its additionally referred to, began as a single-day occasion that came about in New Orleans’ Metropolis Park, then rising to a two day occasion in its second 12 months, and a three-day occasion by 2007. Often tied to Halloween weekend, the eclectic competition which pulls acts from a wide range of genres has develop into a staple of New Orleans leisure.
The influence of Hurricane Katrina compelled some changes to the schedule in 2005, with the competition being partially moved to Memphis the place a fundraiser came about together with the music at AutoZone Park, whereas in New Orleans an undamaged part of Audobon Park was used to host an invitation-only live performance for police, firefighters, Nationwide Guard, army and others who have been important in reduction and rescue efforts.
That was the one important alteration to the competition’s run till 2020 when the pandemic compelled the cancellation of the festivities. The 2019 lineup, that includes Weapons N’ Roses, Submit Malone and Beck, was the latest version to have been staged at Metropolis Park. Software, Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters and Slayer are simply among the acts which have performed there over the previous decade.
As said, competition organizers have suggested followers to remain tuned to the competition’s web site and socials for information a couple of 2023 version.
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