Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is now giving 100 percent refunds after the four-day festival was canceled earlier this month after its first day due to severe weather.
However, the festival was originally only going to issue 75 percent refunds, which caused backlash from attendees. “We want you to know that we’re still listening and actively discussing plans to improve The Farm that we love so much. At this time, we will not be announcing future dates. When plans for the future take shape, you all will be the first to know,” reads a statement from Bonnaroo’s Instagram, posted on Friday. “For now, we are updating the refund to 100 percent, rather than the 75 percent originally offered.”
The festival was held in Manchester, Tennessee, and was set to have performances by Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier Tyler, the Creator, John Summit, Dom Dolla, Vampire Weekend, GloRilla, Tyla, Avril Lavigne, Glass Animals and more. Luke Combs was the only one of its headliners able to perform.
“Everyone who works on this show loves Bonnaroo deeply. Some of us have been here since the early years, some were fans first, and some fell in love with it as soon as they felt your energy and spirit on The Farm,” the statement continued. “We look forward to this show all year. It’s what reenergizes us and restores our faith in community every single summer. Our main goal is to give you the most memorable weekend of our lives every year.”
“This cancellation broke our hearts beyond measure, but we knew it had to happen for your safety. Thank you for your patience and perseverance through this difficult situation,” the post concluded.