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The epic Las Vegas festival, which featured a lineup that included Arika Keys, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson and Gwen Stefani, was canceled the night before it opened due to high winds.
According to the official website for the “Lovers & Friends” festival, “organizers have been monitoring the weather for several days and actively preparing for a windy Saturday. However, the National Weather Service has currently High wind warnings are in effect with continued dangerous wind gusts of up to 35 mph, with gusts exceeding 60 mph in some cases.
“After following advice from the National Weather Service and consulting with local officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists, and staff and cancel tomorrow's Lovers & Friends Festival,” the company posted Friday. The statement continued.
“This was a very heartbreaking decision as we know our fans have been looking forward to this event for months, traveling from all over the world to enjoy this incredible lineup of superstars,” the statement said. added. “We have worked hard to create a great event for you all, and we are just as disappointed as you are.”
“Ticket holders who purchased tickets directly through Frontgate Tickets will receive a refund to their original method of payment within 30 days,” the statement said.
In addition to Keys, Blige, Jackson, and Stefani, “Lovers & Friends” was packed with many other notable music stars, including Usher, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Nelly Furtado, TLC, and MIA. .
The one-day festival, originally scheduled to be held at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, began in 2022.