US EditionOrganizers Respond to 2025 Roots Picnic Disappointment
- Heavy rains disrupted the Roots Picnic on Saturday, causing severe delays and poor ground conditions, which frustrated attendees for hours before entry began at 7 p.m.
- Organizers announced that the event is a rain-or-shine event and there would be no refunds for frustrated festivalgoers.
- Questlove of the Roots apologized on Instagram for the situation and confirmed that safety concerns prompted the delays.
- The second day of performances proceeded more smoothly with better acts, including a complete show of the Roots’ 1995 LP and positive reactions from attendees.
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Roots Picnic organizers issue apology but no refunds after poor communication over weather delay angers festivalgoers
Heavy rains delayed the start to the Roots Picnic on Saturday, and poor communication left festivalgoers outraged. But while organizers issued an apology, they said Monday there will be no refunds.
Roots Picnic Rebounds With A Questlove Response After Day 1 Attendees
Source: Astrida Valigorsky Questlove gave a heartfelt explanation after the 2025 Roots Picnic Day 1 “disaster” left furious fans stranded outside for hours due to severe weather. Organizers’ response to heavy rains drew “Fyre Fest” comparisons, but the Roots drummer claimed that long delays were all they could do to save the day. When it comes to good vibes and great performances, attendees have high expectations for the Roots Picnic. And the an…
The Roots Picnic 2025 rings in Black Music Month right
The Roots Picnic 2025 was off to a rough start Saturday, with the weather delaying the festival’s start for two hours. Some new acts made their festival debut, and some favorites returned, and many Philly-born artists graced the stage.
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