Pageant-goers devastated by the current cancellations of Nocturnal Wonderland and Lucidity nonetheless have a second probability to bounce. Worlds Away, a brand new music pageant in Silicon Valley to be headlined by Tiësto and The Chainsmokers, is stepping in with an act of goodwill by providing 1,000 free passes to ticket-holders of the canceled festivals.
With the catastrophic Line Fireplace wreaking havoc throughout Southern California, Insomniac Occasions, the organizer of the beloved Nocturnal Wonderland pageant in San Bernardino, was compelled to cancel its 2024 version simply days previous to its begin. The corporate is issuing refunds.
In the meantime, Santa Barbara’s impartial Lucidity Pageant confronted its personal challenges earlier than completely folding because of monetary and logistical pressures. The occasion’s organizers proceed to face backlash after deciding to not problem refunds within the wake of this 12 months’s cancellation.
In a refreshing act of solidarity, Worlds Away is providing a lifeline. The pageant’s proprietor, the approach to life platform and expertise curator Pendulum, is freely giving 1,000 complimentary passes to those that had bought tickets for both Nocturnal Wonderland or Lucidity. The gesture echoes a current transfer by the staff behind Identical Identical However Completely different, a Southern California-based pageant that additionally provided free passes to individuals impacted by the Lucidity cancellation.
“For years, Nocturnal Wonderland and Lucidity Festival have been pillars of connection, creativity and shared experiences for so many travelers in the festival community,” Worlds Away’s organizers mentioned in an announcement shared with EDM.com. “These events have brought countless people together under the night sky, creating bonds and memories that last a lifetime. We recognize how much these gatherings mean to everyone and the impact their absence this year has had on all those who were looking forward to celebrating.”
“At Worlds Away, we’re inspired by the same spirit of unity and community. As a new festival joining the scene, we want to extend an invitation to those who were planning to attend these festivals. We’re offering 1,000 complimentary tickets to Nocturnal Wonderland and Lucidity ticket holders so that Travelers have a place to come together, celebrate, and experience the joy that festivals bring.”
To assert their free ticket to Worlds Away, affected attendees have to submit proof of their authentic buy through electronic mail. The pageant is scheduled for Saturday, October twelfth on the Monterey County Fairgrounds. You will discover out extra about its inaugural version right here.
