La scène des festivals de musique vient d’avoir la confirmation qu’un autre événement annulait son édition 2016. Le festival Wakarusa, qui a présenté des artistes comme Major Lazer, Ben Harper, The Roots, Young The Giant, Portugal. The Man et autres en 2015, ne reviendra pas après 12 ans d’existence.
Les organisateurs du festival avaient également annulé leur festival appelé Phases Of The Moon en 2015.
Ceci arrive une semaine après l’annulation de l’un des plus gros festivals punk/rock au monde et qui avait dévoilé combien chaque groupe devait être payé.
Cette tendance est aussi de plus en plus répandue. Les festivals de musique ont littéralement explosé dans les 10 dernières années. La compétition est maintenant très féroce et les artistes en demande exigent un prix exorbitant.
Au Québec, Woodstock en Beauce a décidé de se retirer une année pour 2015. Plusieurs autres festivals à travers la province ont également connu des difficultés dans les dernières années. Tout le monde connaît la situation de Heavy Montréal, mais rares sont les événements rentables au Québec présentement. Bref, ne vous surprenez pas si quelques autres festivals meurent dans les prochaines années. Surtout avec les coupures du gouvernement.
Communiqué complet de Wakarusa
It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that Wakarusa will take 2016 off.
#Wakarusa has been a labor of love for all of us these last twelve years. We have been defiantly independent and unique since our inception. Together we created a magical 5 day event that stood out from the rest. We’ve taken great pride in what we’ve created with you and for you over the last decade plus. The Waka community (friends, family, fans, musicians, artists, performers, volunteers, staff) has really been the heart and soul of what Wakarusa IS. This community shares a natural passion for what is truly genuine. Wakarusa is wonderfully original – it is organic, mystical and always marvelously weird, and like Wakarusa, you too are decidedly different and perfectly magnificent.
As such, you deserve to know the principal reason behind our hiatus:
Wakarusa was significantly damaged by partners claiming to share our vision. Sadly, they lied. They are being dealt with appropriately through the legal system. Further, we have found that the universe is often much more effective in dealing with these perpetrators than the legal system. Regardless, it is our sincere hope and anticipation that what we have built together – we will once again enjoy on our beloved and magical mountain.
For now, we shall dust ourselves off. We must take time to recharge our faith and our energy. Passionate people do not throw in the towel because of a bump in the road. We look brightly toward the future. We will bring more music and more art and many more wickedly unrivaled memories. We know the world is a better place when there is more music and more love.
Our scrape with the unsavory has lead us to realize what is most important to us, which is all of YOU (you and you…and you too). So in our brief absence, please stay in touch and look out for each other. Take special care to really nurture what is most important in each of your lives. There is simply too much to be down or discouraged about in this world. Be the beacon of joy and hope – we need more of that in this world. So now we do ask that you share your positive energy with us. We’ll use it as our strength and inspiration to create an even better WAKA experience that is ever more magical. With your help, we will bring Wakarusa back to Mulberry Mountain.
Until then, be safe, spread your positivity and your light and remember to always remain marvelously weird!