FYF Fest 2018 is canceled; report cites slow ticket sales
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FYF Fest 2018, which was to return in July, has been canceled.
FYF Fest 2018, which was to return in July, has been canceled.
The lineup for the 15th FYF Fest includes Florence + the Machine, Janet Jackson, Future, The xx, My Bloody Valentine, St. Vincent, Kali Uchis, Daniel Caesar, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Nina Kraviz, Rhye, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Cuco and Youth Code.
FYF Fest founder Sean Carlson was investigated for sexual assault but no charges were filed after an incident in 2013. The Times’ report follows this morning’s story by SPIN detailed four incidents of alleged sexual misconduct by Carlson.
Four women have levied sexual misconduct allegations against FYF Fest founder Sean Carlson in a report just published by SPIN.
Nine Inch Nails closed the book of FYF Fest 2017 on a Sunday on which Run the Jewels and Iggy Pop thrilled and Moses Sumney chilled.
Frank Ocean did not disappoint (and his moment with Brad Pitt surprised) at FYF Fest Day 2, which also marked A Tribe Called Quest’s final L.A. show.
Also on Sunday: Michelle Branch, Nani, HIDE, Monsta X, Rue Brittania, the Hollow Trees, Scattered Hamlet, Binx, So Many Wizards
From Missy Elliott’s strong return to Bjork’s main-stage magnificence to Flying Lotus’ 3D spectacular, the highlights were many on a hassle-free Day 1 of FYF Fest.
Also on Saturday: Garth Brooks, Jimmy Webb, Jungle Fire, Viza, Yowie, Freestyle Summer Festival, Danger, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Living Legends, the Brevet
Also on Friday: MNDSGN, Santoros, Sidestepper, Josh Kelley, Kool & the Gang, Rich Homie Quan, Mint Trip, L.A. Guns, the Aggrolites