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2nd massive cancelled in a week. insomniac's competition feeling effects of edc death
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| bigperf |
http://nightlifeguru.com/blog/citin...d-l-a-canceled/
In the wake of a teenager’s death at the Electric Daisy Carnival last month, the electronic-centric HARD L.A. concert at downtown’s Los Angeles State Historic Park has been canceled due to security concerns.
James Valdez, a state park ranger and the lead coordinator for events in the Los Angeles sector who was overseeing Hard L.A., confirmed that the July 17 date is no longer happening. Valdez said the Aug. 7 Hard event, also set for the park, was still planned as of this morning. “From what I hear, yes,” Valdez said when asked if the Aug. 7 was scheduled to go off.
Valdez said he received an e-mail from Gary Richards, the festival’s promoter, that stated the July 17 date was “postponed,” but he had no further information.
Documents from sources connected to a number of the acts scheduled to perform at the July 17 concert indicate that the promoters behind HARD L.A. have canceled the show in light of the new scrutiny and logistics demanded of large-scale electronic music concerts in Los Angeles.
The annual festival this year was to feature acts including M.I.A., Die Antwoord, Flying Lotus, Sleigh Bells and others.
Richards has not returned messages for comment. Biz3, HARD L.A.’s publicity team, has declined to comment.
The documents indicate that the festival will not be rescheduled, but that the New York installment on July 24 has not been affected. The cancellation comes as rumors of poor advance ticket sales have dogged the festival in recent days.
UPDATED 2:32 P.M.: Fresh Squeezed, another L.A. electronic music festival planned for the City of Industry, was canceled after difficulties securing a location and permits in light of the new public scrutiny.
The Hard L.A. cancellation comes after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted last week to establish a task force to examine and “enhance rave safety.” The motion to establish the task force followed a prior call by Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky to establish a rave moratorium, and the Coliseum had already announced a temporary ban on new contracts with rave operators as they consider whether to allow another such event.
A spokesman for Yaroslavsky’s office said he was unaware that Hard L.A. had been canceled.
“Zev has never said anything about rave-type events at any other venue other than the Coliseum,” the spokesman said. Calls were deferred to the mayor’s office, who have not yet responded to requests for comment.
Beyond Hard, the summer’s other big electronica event, the Love Festival, is scheduled to take place at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, next to the Coliseum, on Aug. 21. It was unclear how the call for a moratorium might affect that event, although a formal decision could be made as early as July 16, when the Coliseum Commission is slated to meet and discuss the Love Festival’s fate.
UPDATED 2:49 P.M.: Biz 3, the publicist for Hard L.A., has just released the following statement:
Due to events beyond our control, HARD LA M.I.A. July 17 has been cancelled.
Thanks to the continued support of City of Los Angeles, LAPD, LAFD, and California State Parks HARD SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL at the Los Angeles State Historic Park on August 7th 2010 featuring Soulwax, Crystal Castles, Major Lazer, Erol Alkan, Diplo, Digitalism and more will continue as scheduled.
Tickets for HARD LA M.I.A. are automatically valid for the HARD SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL. HARD will offer refund instructions July 13th via HARDFEST.com |
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| kevin shawn |
Ouch...
This is why we can't have nice things! |
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| nima86 |
| So we gonna cancel all fun things cuz one stupid teen died from taking drug she knew was dangerous, adn her parents dont wanna take responsibility blame massives? |
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| henryv |
| Here we go again, It's called Natural Selection. |
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| EDMDancer |
The fact that she was under 18 was problematic. The fact that she was under 16 was VERY problematic. The parents could sue and get $30 million. How many events do you have throw before you can make $30 million? How many events do you have throw before you can get problematic deaths like this one?
It is a business. When the risk outweighs the cost, you would cancel the event. It is not that simple, but it is rational. IMO, it is much more profitable in a long run if you make it 21+ since you don't have to deal with as many legal problems like this, even the events would have to be on a smaller scale.
| quote: | Originally posted by kevin shawn
Ouch...
This is why we can't have nice things! |
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| modthispny |
i think the best approach promoters need to take is make massives 18+..i think the whole media EDC issue is how a 15 yr old got in and had access to drugs (if it's 18+, i don't think it will get as much media scrutiny)
this will cut into their profits, but what's better, $0 profit of $50k profit? |
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| soundvisine |
| quote: | Originally posted by nima86
So we gonna cancel all fun things cuz one stupid teen died from taking drug she knew was dangerous, adn her parents dont wanna take responsibility blame massives? |
it is not just one person!!! i was there and there were too many irresponsible people partying. we are lucky that more people did not get injured.
perhaps we need to take a united front to push for drug free events so that we can continue to enjoy these shows in masses. i think i am going to lay low and only go to clubs from this point forward. i can't afford to get caught in one of these situations when it is out of control.
whats concerns me more is the fact that all the gang bangers and hoodlums are seeing all these young girls on drugs at these events! it is only a matter of time before they try to come into these events and exploit people :( |
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| element-y |
Agree with henry here. let natural selection take its course. They are called drugs for a reason. If people rush a gate and get trampled - natural selection. Their own damn fault.
I got fat eating fast food every day - time to sue them....
gotta love how anti-responsibility this country is. Pisses me off. Someone bigger is always at blame - and fed must take part. pathetic |
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| Musicjunky |
| quote: | Originally posted by EDMDancer
The fact that she was under 18 was problematic. The fact that she was under 16 was VERY problematic. The parents could sue and get $30 million. How many events do you have throw before you can make $30 million? How many events do you have throw before you can get problematic deaths like this one?
It is a business. When the risk outweighs the cost, you would cancel the event. It is not that simple, but it is rational. IMO, it is much more profitable in a long run if you make it 21+ since you don't have to deal with as many legal problems like this, even the events would have to be on a smaller scale. |
This is why you get event insurance to cover lawsuits like this. The promoter will be fine. |
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| alan |
| quote: | Originally posted by Musicjunky
This is why you get event insurance to cover lawsuits like this. The promoter will be fine. |
The event was supposed to be 16+. Im assuming the insurance is, as well.
She was 15, there lies the potential contention by the Insurance company.
Let me stress that I think its the person's fault, not Insomniac. But I think legally and politically, my opinion will not hold true. |
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| jimji1005 |
American justice :)
Yes there will be a lawsuit, yes insomiac and the insurance company will pay. But no, it will most likely by settled out of the court without a trial. Lawyers representing the plaintiff will take 30% of the cut, plaintiff will walk away with 6 figures at least. :D |
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| EDMDancer |
I am wondering, from now on, whether insurance companies would impose much more stringent conditions before they take on any edm massive???
| quote: | Originally posted by jimji1005
American justice :)
Yes there will be a lawsuit, yes insomiac and the insurance company will pay. But no, it will most likely by settled out of the court without a trial. Lawyers representing the plaintiff will take 30% of the cut, plaintiff will walk away with 6 figures at least. :D |
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