Pharrell’s One thing In The Water pageant had its third day cancelled on Sunday (April 30) because of unhealthy climate situations.
The pageant held its 2023 version in Virginia Seaside this previous weekend, with headline units from Mumford & Sons amongst others.
After the primary two days of the occasion have been delayed because of rain, Sunday’s proceedings – which have been set to incorporate Grace Jones, Clipse, 100 Gecs and extra – have been then postponed.
The pageant introduced that 33 per cent refunds of the unique ticket value can be given to followers, writing on-line: “We’re disillusioned to share that below the advisement of the town of Virginia Seaside and the native authorities we’ve to cancel day three of SOMETHING IN THE WATER because of vital impacts to the pageant website attributable to extreme climate, in addition to the present and forecasted storms approaching and twister warning.
“We didn’t make this choice simply however everybody’s security is our prime precedence.”
In his personal assertion, Pharrell promised that dates will shift for the 2024 version to keep away from a repeat situation.
He wrote: “Dearest Virginia, we’re the very best. These previous few days have been the very best. Even throughout this Twister Watch and Lightning Storm proper now as I sort, we’re the very best. Thanks for giving the parents that journey right here that vitality and that LOVE that solely we may give.
“Thanks to our companions, the distributors, manufacturing, policemen, firemen, the town council, the mayor and all who volunteered. The spirit right here was felt in all places! Subsequent yr we are going to shift the dates as a result of this rain ain’t taking part in, however we can be! Subsequent yr, extra acts, extra merch, extra meals… simply extra! Continued blessings and favor to you all.”
Dearest Virginia,
We’re the very best.
These previous few days @sitw #sitwfest have been the very best.
Even throughout this Twister Watch and Lightning Storm proper now as I sort, we’re the very best.
Thanks for giving the parents that journey right here that vitality and that LOVE that solely we may give.… pic.twitter.com/pTGwbUY562— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) April 30, 2023
On Friday evening (April 28), Mumford & Sons performed their first public gig since turning into a trio at One thing In The Water.
For the reason that controversial departure of banjoist Winston Marshall, who stop in 2021 following backlash after publicly praising a ebook written by right-wing agitator Andy Ngo, Marcus Mumford, Ted Dwane and Ben Lovett have carried out at a handful of personal occasions alongside Grammy celebrations of The Seaside Boys and Lucinda Williams. On Friday evening although, they performed their first public gig since Marshall’s departure.
The eleven-song set noticed the band open with ‘Babel’ and pull from each one in every of their 4 studio albums. Rock/soul singer Celisse Henderson joined the band for ‘Consider’, ‘Ditmas’ and ‘The Wolf’.
