A festival to mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary Woodstock ’69 will be taking place this summer.
Michael Lang, the co-founder of the original Woodstock has revealed that the rumors are true, Woodstock 50 is definitely happening. The festival will be held August 16-18 in Watkins Glen, New York. It will host some of the “biggest names and emerging talent in rock, hip hop, pop and country” across three main stages.
“It’s time to put the speculation to rest and officially announce that Woodstock 50 is happening,” Lang declared in a press release. “The original festival in ’69 was a reaction by the youth of the time to the causes we felt compelled to fight for – civil rights, women’s rights, and the antiwar movement, and it gave way to our mission to share peace, love and music.
“Today, we’re experiencing similar disconnects in our country, and one thing we’ve learned is that music has the power to bring people together. So, it’s time to bring the Woodstock spirit back, get involved and make our voices heard.”
Announcements regarding general ticket sales will be made in the coming weeks.
