Michael Moritz is the latest to say the left is ruining SF. On Saturday, temperatures hit the 90s, and all the SPF, big hats and fanciful parasols in the world could not save you from melting. Everyone was disappointed to hear only a few days pre-festival that Liverpools Echo & the Bunnymen pulled out, especially because they were the band so many were most excited to see. Become a member. RR, 5:20 p.m. Trump Melts Down Over Murdoch Admitting Fox Lied About Election Fraud Sexagenarian and septuagenarian icons Blondie, Bauhaus, Devo, The Damned, and more reigned in SoCal. Morrissey, Bauhaus, Blondie, and Devo will headline a new one-day festival, Cruel World, set to take place May 2nd at the Grounds at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. Beyond the performance stages, musicians and singers need a backstage area that separates them from the crowd. 0 16 8 minutes read. Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Ideally, these sites will feature elevated platforms for the attendees tents or festival-provided tents. Trending The only true cruelty will be having to miss who performs during our same time slot., Morrisseys planned gig at the 2020 Cruel World was to mark the singers only U.S. performance in support of his then-new album I Am Not a Dog on a Chain; instead, Morrissey will likely perform tracks from his upcoming LP Bonfire of Teenagers, which he dubbed the best album of my life.. Morons! The map of your music festival layout should include obvious areas such as stages, restrooms, and exits. Other highlights included Devo, which doled out a vibrant, kooky and perfectly devolutionary set of hits, including Girl You Want and Whip It, along with their robotic but strangely groovy take on the Rolling Stones Satisfaction, all backdropped by vivid and wonderfully strange visuals. The Cruel World Festival, held this past weekend at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, featured some of the best goth and new wave bands from the past and present spread across three stages, each nostalgically named (Lost Boys, Sad Girls and Outsiders). Cruel World Festival festival tickets range between $258.00 and $1997.00 a ticket. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Boomers ruled (musically) at Cruel World fest, the "Gothchella" Democrats like me are sick of billionaires getting their wayand then whining, DA Brooke Jenkins is getting a total pass from the local news media, Good Taste: Gao Viet Kitchen makes the case for Sunday lupper, Supes delay changes in remote public conmmentfor one week, Erin Merritt stirs domestic terrorism, violent rhetoricand humor!into Tea Party, What We Saw at Sundance: In 29th edition, fest finds strength in powerful newcomers. Indeed, if there was an underlying theme to the weekend, it might be the dedication of those in attendance to the soundtrack of their youth. 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Will this site post when the tickets go on sale? Shadows of the band swayed in the strobe lights while Murphys spindly arms were outstretched in the starched position of a crucifix. Previous performers include Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Doja Cat, SZA and many more. Cruel World would seem more akin to Pasadena Daydream than Arroyo Seco Fest, by virtue of being a single-day gathering, and also by featuring artists that are on the edgier side of 80s or 90s alt-rock in this case strongly resembling a vintage post-new wave KROQ playlist toward the top of the bill, and getting a bit more outre in the bottom half. Best of the Bay The festival was certainly a melting pot of people of all ages, subcultures and locations around the globe. [5] Los Angeles Times wrote: "Cruel World time-travels back to that moment when synthesizers were supplanting guitars and rebel teens born into baby boomer hegemony were hungrily seeking new sounds, ideas and hairdos". Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Goldenvoice smartly saw this niche between Coachella and 2016s Desert Trip (Oldchella) and, like many L.A. residents, we were excited to see them fill it when the festival was first announced a couple years ago. Live from Brookside at the Rose Bowl, this weekend's Cruel World music festival features some of the biggest names from the 1980s new wave and goth scenes, including honorary Angeleno Morrissey . Past performers include Joji, NIKI, CL, Rich Brian, eaJ, BIBI and others. Hand-held food attendees can eat while strolling the grounds. Order now because only 77 tickets are remaining for this year's festival. It could be one extra line to the side of the main check-in line. Cruel World Festival brings together some of the biggest names in the mod rock scene. Required fields are marked *. We are highly honored and thrilled to join so many of the artists that inspired us for Cruel World, Blaqk Audios Davey Havok said in a statement to Rolling Stone. 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Love-shaped local bites that can be pro- or anti-Valentines Day, depending on how you slice it. June 9-11 & August 11-13 & August 18-20, 2023. The festival offers a unique setting for both icons and new discoveries, bridging multiple genres, and mirroring the wide but discerning tastes of Los Angeles music fans. I think you forgot a category: Most/Least Surprising. The Cruel World festival 2023 confirmed that its lineup would include some of the most prominent artists of the 1980s. The other headliners were Bauhaus. Debbie Harry, Terri Nunn, Dale Bozzio and Richard Butler dont exactly bear the vocals of their heydays, but they came pretty close. Youre not hosting a food festival, but your attendees will be there all day or even all weekend. For small fires, the proper equipment stops a bad situation from turning worse. A post shared by Cruel Word Festival (@cruelworldfest). For those who went both days, the layout became more familiar and easier to navigate, and it was easier to find shade. The festival boasts a lineup where attendees can roam from tents to a 400,000-square-foot warehouse to a main stage that has the SF skyline as the backdrop from Pier 80. Cruel World festival will take place at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. He returns to The Times after being both a Metpro and a staff writer in Calendar from 2009 to 2012. Theres a reason why Danny Elfman got so much attention for his Coachella set this year. Please let us know how we can help. Dude, you are at the wrong festival! The pandemic-canceled Cruel World festival a celebration of the 80s alternative era with a huge bill topped by Morrissey, Bauhaus, Blondie and Devo on Saturday teased a spring 2022 return, though its not known whether the original 2020 lineup will be intact. Include seating, tables, fans, and portable A/C units if necessary. The lighting and projected visuals really helped enhance the experience of ambient songs such as Bela Lugosis Dead and Shes In Parties. From the moment you hear the opening distorted guitar strum of Dark Entries as it reverberates outward, you know youre about to be sucked into the immersive darkness of Peter Murphys vocals. When, during Swan Lake, he sang, Never really know / Till its gone away / Never realize / The silence in your eyes, he did so with the passion and fury of a man staring at the abyss. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. RR, 3:10 p.m. As far as I can see, the hottest real estate at the goth fest is in the shade, under the trees. Ezra Blount, 9, became the 10th, and youngest, person to die from injuries sustained at the Astroworld festival, on Nov. 14. A pre-sale begins at 10 a.m. Friday, with remaining tickets for the general public going up at noon. Im not sure if their performance of Bela Lugosis Dead or their cover of David Bowies Ziggy Stardust was better, but I do know that theyre laser-focused on delivering thrilling shows. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Id go over there but I dont feel like walking. RR, 4:18 p.m. Theres a Joy Division-shaped hole in this festival and the earth at large but at least we had Los Angeles darkwave band Cold Cave to bring the beat to the Outsiders stage. Whether its a weekend jazz festival or a rock-and-roll marathon, music festivals are a great way for people to come together. 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People who came to hear Billie Eilish shouldnt be able to hear the bass line from another act while listening to When the Partys Over.. (On Saturday, the singer took a minor tumble during the bands cover of Ziggy Stardust, but got right back up.) Debby Harry at 76 still killed it, accompanied by Glen Matlock (previously of the Sex Pistols) and a powerful Clem Burke on drums. (Organizers announced a second show set for May 15th due to popular demand, with tickets on sale June 30th at noon.). And, I was at the 2022 Cruel world, day two, and the Furrs did an amazing job, as did The English Beat. After a few rough years, its been phenomenal to see lead singer Peter Murphy, 64, reunited with his band and having a second wind on stage. 8:10 p.m. From the start of their career in the early 1970s, Devo has done the work. For the more photosensitive among us, the nice ladies running the Visit Pasadena tent are handing out free parasols. . The medical tents should have trained medical staff and first aid supplies. Bay Guardian Archives More Home About Events Photos About See all 1001 Rose Bowl Dr Pasadena, CA 91103 Saturday May 20, 2023 Pasadena, CA 16,483 people like this 18,842 people follow this 370 people checked in here http://cruelworldfest.com/ info@cruelworldfest.com Festival Photos Also, talk with your food vendors about their table and seating offerings. Festival-goers should NOT have a difficult time accessing water. He was a scary-looking youngster whos become a scary old man with a cynicism that has sharpened with age. Newsletter 45 Grave performs at the Cruel World festival. Set up security checkpoints first, followed by ticket checkers and technologychecking bags takes longer. On Saturday, their de-evolutionary theories were on full display as the band wrestled with postulations. The festival takes place annually at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. 3:15 p.m. Is there anything more insensitive to the plight of the undead than scheduling one of their favorite bands at the brightest and hottest time of the day? They are older now, but so are their faithful fans, and nostalgic allure cant be overstated. It might be more cynical but its also more theatrical. Place food tents around the venue with plenty of options, including: Consider booking food trucks, which are a natural fit for music festivals because they can pull up to the location and provide a variety of cuisine options with a small footprint. Two punk-adjacent pioneers Siouxsie and Iggy Pop will headline this year's edition of Goldenvoice's Cruel World festival in Pasadena. Tennessee Ex-Cop Sues After Becoming Porn Meme, Claims She Was 'Groomed' for Sex With Coworkers Im very excited about the return of this festival. Richard Butler of the Psychedelic Furs was another example of an artist who gave a good performance despite seeming a little slowed down, with some voice cracks and tempo shifts. Curated by Porter himself, the festivals lineup hosts a variety of todays most exciting dance and indie artists. An experience like no other bringing together newcomers and legends alike, Palomino Festival will appeal to long-time country fans, brand new Americana lovers, and everyone in between. The layout of Brookside at the Rose Bowl, a golf course in Pasadena, made it possible to watch performances on the three stages without having to be crushed in the crowd, and that was an asset for the whole day. If your festival allows guests to stay overnight, ensure that you have accessible campsites on ground level that wont get washed out during a rainstorm. This Aint No Picnic takes place in the shady oaks and parkland of Brookside at the Rose Bowl, featuring six stages of artists from the past, present, and future spanning cutting-edge indie, hip-hop, dance, underground and everything in-between. Ticket prices to Cruel World Fest are as follows: General Admission: $159-$179 + fees VIP: $349 + fees Clubhouse: $549 + fees Clubhouse Platinum: $799. More than 25 bands were on the bill and congregated in Pasadena, California on May 14, 2022. SE. The first edition in May 2022 featured Morrissey, Bauhaus, Blondie among more than 25 artists. I will stick with my recorded Echo, and remember the glory that was. Construct ramps in areas where attendees have to climb stairs or ascend steep hills. Sporting ginormous amber spectacles and a chunky red belt, platinum-coiffed punk icon Debbie Harry took her place front and center at the Sad Girls stage and led Blondie into a thunderous rendition of X Offender, from the bands 1976 debut. Our columnist tastes through some local options you can store. Devo has been able to foretell the future for decades now, and when frontman Mark Mothersbaugh, 71, introduced their 1980 song Freedom of Choice, that became extra clear. He seems to want a plutocracyand he owns a major local news outlet. Concert-goers of all ages were out in force, and regardless of how they felt after the long, hot weekend, there is no denying it was unforgettable. Set up barriers such as stanchions to create a funnel that keeps crowds moving smoothly toward the festival check-in. Include multiple medical tents in your festival layout design. Attendees of Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, May 15, 2022. Provide easy access and accommodations, and be sure your staff is trained to understand what people with disabilities need as they navigate the festival. Signed to L.A. punk label Slash, but folky. The single-day fest will also feature Psychedelic Furs, Violent Femmes, Echo & the Bunnymen, English Beat, Public Image Ltd., Berlin, Missing Persons, Christian Death, the Damned, the Church, and more. Map out the traffic flow at entry points. Plus, easily manage check-in with helpful tools. How much extra space you need will depend on the size of your VIP list. Add several powerchair charging points throughout the venue for a quick charge when batteries get low. But you know, my manager told me theres no such thing as a free lunch. 11:19 p.m. As the king faced his court, dressed in a black suit and bow tie like a host at the Oscars, Morrissey stood defiant in front of the Cruel World crowd bellowing the lyrics of Irish Blood, English Heart, and we believed him when he said there is no one on earth Im afraid of. Though he thankfully didnt share any of his conservative political opinions from stage, he did nearly give late-coming fans a heart attack when he said good night and thank you after just two songs, only to come back moments later to continue on with the strutting pop beat of Knockabout World. He also gave us a handful of classics many young Moz fans may never have heard him sing live, such as Suedehead and Everyday Is Like Sunday. Perennial lyrics of youthful angst and self-discovery rang true with all generations of Moz fans, from the gray-haired goths to the kids who just bought their first Smiths t-shirt at Hot Topic. 8:32 p.m. A smile crept across Psychedelic Furs singer Richard Butlers face as he was singing their classic song, The Ghost in You. Facing a crowd who knew all the words, he looked awestruck it was hard to tell because he was wearing sunglasses at dusk stared down at the stage as if overwhelmed and then continued singing. 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