Groovin the Moo was forced to cancel its upcoming regional tour due to poor ticket sales, and now fans are arguing over the reasons behind that decision.
While organizers blamed the cost of living crisis, concertgoers flooded into the comments of the festival's Instagram post on Wednesday, blaming the artist lineup instead.
With Australian rock band Jet, GZA from Wu-Tang Clan and indie pop star Jessie Reyez, many fans were woefully underwhelmed.
“Maybe next year we'll come back with a real lineup and people will think it's a real festival,” one person wrote.
Another added: “Remember Billie Eilish's headline pre-Covid?” Now look at that lineup again. It hasn't been the same since Covid. Admit it.'
Groovin the Moo was forced to cancel its upcoming regional tour due to poor ticket sales, and now fans are arguing over the reason why. Pictured: Wu-Tang Clan's GZA
“Bro, maybe because there wasn't even a headliner.” “I loved that there were a lot of bands there, but there are so many better festivals for the same price,” said a third.
Yet another commented: “God awful line up and no one knew who the headliner was so it's not a big surprise.”
Despite the increasing criticism of this year's music program, many fans had heated arguments with the critics and defended the selection of artists.
One person said: “Maybe people wouldn't be so spoiled when it comes to festival lineups and would just appreciate a collection of good artists.”
“The line up was INCREDIBLE, you people in the comments have no taste,” another wrote.
While organizers blamed the cost of living crisis, concertgoers flocked to the comments of her Instagram post on Wednesday to blame the artist lineup instead. Pictured: Jet
Another commented: “Most people in this comment section are showing brain cells in a tic-tac shape. 'Good for you guys.'
Groovin the Moo presenter Carla From Bankstown added her own take on the program by labeling critics “gronks” and telling them to “grow up”.
Groovin the Moo organizers announced on Wednesday the festivals across Australia would not take place in 2024, citing poor ticket sales.
The touring festival was scheduled to take place between April 25 and May 11 in cities including Wayville, Canberra, Bendigo, Newcastle, Bunbury and the Sunshine Coast.
Groovin the Moo organizers took to social media to announce the sudden cancellation to fans.
With Australian rock band Jet, Wu-Tang Clan's GZA and indie pop star Jessie Reyez (pictured) among those in attendance, many fans were woefully underwhelmed
“Maybe next year we'll come back with a real lineup and people will think it's a real festival,” one person wrote
Despite the increasing criticism of this year's music program, many fans had heated arguments with critics and defended the selection of artists
“Ticket sales were not sufficient to hold a regional festival of this type.” “All tickets will be automatically refunded,” the post says.
“Thank you to everyone who supported the festival.” “We hope to bring Groovin the Moo back to regional communities in the future.”
Before the shock announcement, tickets had only been on sale for just over a week.
The festival has brought some incredible superstars to rural music lovers in recent years, including Billie Eilish, Alt-J, Gang of Youths and Spiderbait.
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This year the festival was set to feature Australian sensations including legendary rock bands Jet, DMA's, The Grogans, Jungle Giants, King Stingray and The Rions.
In addition to Melbourne's soul singer JACOTÉNE and the rapper Mallrat, the indie pop group San Cisco should also be on stage.
Rapper Nerve was scheduled to arrive with his friends ECB and Cloe Terare, while DJs Alison Wonderland and Hot Dub Time Machine were at the turntables.
American stars included Wu-Tang's GZA with his group Phunky Nomads, as well as rappers Armani White, Claire Rosinkranz and Stephen Sanchez.
Rock band The Beaches and singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez flew in from Canada, while Kenya Grace and The Kooks flew in from the UK.
Sporty Spice Melanie C was due to land in Australia for the traveling festival to prove she still has incredible pipes.
Meanwhile, electronic music producers Meduza from Italy and Mura Masa from Guernsey brought their unique vibes to the show.
Groovin the Moo was to be hosted by Australian drag queen Carla From Bankstown and Sydney DJ Mowgli May.
Groovin the Moo organizers announced on Wednesday the festivals across Australia would not take place in 2024, citing poor ticket sales
This year the festival was set to feature Australian sensations including legendary rock bands Jet, DMA's, The Grogans, Jungle Giants, King Stingray and The Rions