Blue Ridge Rock Fest: Health Concerns and Festival Chaos
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Loudwire
Stagehands working at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival have spoken out about the poor conditions they experienced, including overflowing garbage, filthy facilities, inadequate shelter during a storm evacuation, insufficient water facilities, and parking issues. They also mentioned a lack of necessary equipment and logistical issues. The stagehands claim that the festival organizers realized they had a "hot mess" on their hands and decided to cancel the event due to a combination of severe weather and staffing issues. Attendees are still awaiting information about potential refunds. The stagehands are calling for more accountability in the industry and emphasized that they do this work for the fans.