Wookstock 50

Written by revolution on March 22, 2019

In August 1969, over half a million people came to upstate New York for the 3 days of Peace & Music. The Woodstock Music & Arts Fair.

“Woodstock 1969 was a reaction by the youth of its time and the conditions we faced,” says Woodstock co-founder Michael Lang. “We proved that it is possible to live together in harmony and with compassion…with only our best selves represented. Woodstock gave people around the world hope, which is why I think it remains relevant today.”

“Woodstock, in its original incarnation, was really about social change and activism. That’s a model that we’re bringing back to this festival” – Michael Lang

The lineup for Woodstock 50 just dropped out and the festival will go down August 16-18 in Watkins Glen, NY.

It will be headlined by:

Day 1: Santana, The Killers, The Lumineers, Miley Cyrus, The Raconteurs
Day 2: Chance The Rapper, The Black Keys, Dead & Company, Sturgill Simpson
Day 3: Jay-Z, Imagine Dragons, Cage The Elephant Halsey

The only thing missing in entirety from the lineup? Dance music.

Woodstock 99 still managed to have some electronic acts, like Moby, The Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, it’s curious that there are zero artists on this lineup with a bigger budget.

Jack White is also getting The Raconteurs back together, with Woodstock 50 being only their second announced US performance.

Championing the younger artists, Greta van Fleet, Maggie Rogers, Grandson, Halsey, and more are all prominently featured.

Tickets for Woodstock 50 will go on sale April 22nd. Complete information is available on the festival’s website.