New York's Global Citizen Fest Canceled Due To Extreme Weather

Key Points:

• Three major New York City outdoor festivals—the Global Citizen Festival, All Things Go Festival, and CBGB Festival—have been canceled due to forecasts of extreme weather from an unusual September Nor’easter expected on the East Coast this weekend.
• Global Citizen Festival, scheduled for September 26 in Central Park and hosted by Hugh Jackman with performances by Alicia Keys and others, was canceled for the first time in 14 years, prioritizing safety amid dangerous conditions.
• The All Things Go Festival at Forest Hills Stadium, featuring artists like Carly Rae Jepsen and Brandi Carlile, was also canceled to protect fans, artists, and crew, with organizers expressing deep regret over the decision.
• The CBGB Festival and an associated Prodigy concert at Brooklyn’s Under The K Bridge Park were called off due to severe weather and high winds, with refunds being processed automatically for ticket holders.
• Global Citizen highlighted its recent achievements in securing over $208 million for global education and poverty relief, emphasizing that while the festival is canceled, the impact of their work continues beyond the event.