Ocean Way Festival Canceled In Santa Monica Due To Beach Erosion & "Can No Longer Be Safely Held As Planned"
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Key Points:
- The inaugural Ocean Way Festival, scheduled for September 26-27 in Santa Monica, has been canceled due to significant beach erosion caused by Hurricane Marie, making the event unsafe to hold.
- Headliners for the festival included The Killers and Olivia Dean, with other artists such as Jack White, Sublime, and Khruangbin also set to perform.
- Organizers announced plans to bring the festival back to Santa Monica in 2027, and refunds for tickets are being processed automatically.
- This cancellation follows a similar situation with the inaugural LA Jazz Festival, which was postponed to 2027 due to last-minute public safety and permitting issues.
- The LA Jazz Festival featured prominent artists like John Legend, Janelle Monáe, and Parliament Funkadelic, highlighting a challenging year for large-scale music events in the L.A. area.
