Primavera Sound Cancels 3 Headline Sets, Offers Refunds After Barcelona Storm
Updated
Updated · NME · Jun 5
Primavera Sound Cancels 3 Headline Sets, Offers Refunds After Barcelona Storm
3 articles · Updated · NME · Jun 5
Summary
Three opening-night headline sets — Massive Attack, Bad Gyal and Doja Cat — were scrapped late Thursday at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound after weather suspensions spread across the site.
Heavy rain and technical problems shut the Estrella Damm and Revolut stages, cancelled earlier shows by Alex G and Mac DeMarco, and derailed efforts to move the headliners to other stages.
Doja Cat said she was ready to perform but it was "not safe enough" to continue, while organizers said Friday they shared fans’ frustration and would refund Thursday tickets.
Fan criticism focused on communication, with attendees saying screen updates were inadequate and that they were sent back and forth around the festival during the disruptions.
The festival is scheduled to run through June 7, and BBC Weather forecast more favorable conditions Friday, with only a 29% afternoon chance of rain.