Lucidity

[King Bob]

So this year was silent lucidity? (Am I the only one who remembers that terrible song?)

[Drunk Monk]

Am I the only one who remembers that terrible song?

yup

[Greg]

Nope. I remember.

[Drunk Monk]

Hum a few bars to jog my memory

[Greg]

You struggle.

[Drunk Monk]

I have no memory of this tune. It reminds me of a bunch of other songs.

Back on topic, Lucidity pulled together a few SoCal shows last weekend from their refugee acts. So no. Not silent. 

Queensryche? Srsly?

[Greg]

I think it was Queensryche's biggest hit. It was on heavy rotation on MTV.

[Drunk Monk]

This has been a bad year for fests...

California’s Lucidity Festival is cancelled permanently – and nobody is getting refunded
“We have exhausted every possible option to avoid this outcome… We did everything within our power to keep this dream alive.”

Credit: Lucidity Festival/Instagram

Back in June, music fans were devastated to hear that EDM festival Lucidity would no longer be taking place this year. Despite their best efforts, the team was forced to pull the plug due to fire safety concerns, promising to come back in 2025 with a new site by California’s Lake San Antonio.
However, that’s no longer the case. In a new Facebook announcement, Lucidity Festival says it’s ceasing operations forever. “After more than a decade of shared memories, healing, and dreaming, our journey together is coming to an end,” the festival’s statement reads.
The statement is very upfront about why the festival is having to close its doors: money. “The 2020-2021 COVID-19 shutdown marked the beginning of our financial struggles, but we persevered,” the team write. “The severe weather of 2023 also tested out resilience, but we continued forward.”
“However, this year, just weeks before our 2024 event, unforeseen last-minute changes in requirements by the County made it impossible for us to proceed, leading to a postponement that we can not financially recover from,” the post continues.
The 2024 festival was set to be headlined by Jade ‘Godzilla’ Cicada, Detox Unit and Wajatta, with a flurry of other offerings like fire-dancers, art showcases, and DNB titans.
While punters will surely miss the Lucidity’s passion for art, spirituality and eco-friendly ethos, there’s one thing they might miss a little bit more: the money spent on their 2025 tickets.
Due to the festival’s financial struggles, the team have admitted they are unable to refund any ticket sales. “This decision was not made lightly and we have exhausted every possible option to avoid this outcome” the team write. “We sought government grants, loans, emergency funding, lines of credit, support from investors, and donations from out friends, family and community. We did everything within our power to keep this dream alive.”
The statement goes on to re-direct attention to the “magical moments” the festival provided for the “Lucid Family.”
Lucidity’s post is flooded with empathetic festival lovers. “This is so heartbreaking,” one comment reads. “Thank you for changing my life and the lives of many others… I’m sorry for the loss you’re experiencing.”
Another writes: “Lucidity Festivals have been a sacred space for growth, love, healing, and creativity, touching many lives in profound ways. This place has been a haven for dreamers, artists, and those embracing their true selves.”
Others are reminiscing, thanking the festival for hosting some brilliant memories. From proposals, to life-changing sets, to inspiring art, fans are keen to see the festival off with respect.
However, look outside of Lucidity’s Facebook page, and the frustration is evident. On Reddit, threads are filled with people wanting refunds. Most users are advising to file bank disputes to gain some compensation.
While people are aware the festival industry is struggling at the moment, the primary feeling is one of frustration. “The Sierra Nevada music festival 2024 [was also] cancelled in the 11th hour this year saying they didn’t sell enough tickets and that they had paid out all artists ahead of time thus making it impossible to refund anyone who prepaid,” one user notes. “Pretty lame.”
Over on another Facebook post sharing the news, the anger is also very clear. “This sounds like a class action lawsuit needs to happen!” someone writes. “I am entirely outraged, fight for your money back everyone! This is not acceptable!”
“So much for being a ‘beloved community,’” another user writes.
A quick look at Lucidity’s FAQ page also shows that the festival has always had a no refund policy. Yet, it is clear that this circumstance is quite different to the typical, one-off refund seeker.
While the festival is unable to refund its punters, the statement ends on a plea for aid. “If there is anyone reading this who thinks to themselves, ‘I know the solution’ please contact info@lucidityfestival.com immediately, as there is still a miracle chance to save Lucidity before we officially initiate the process of going out of business.”

So sad to hear. I really enjoyed the one time I got to participate in Lucidity. It marked a come back for RM campouts. I am grateful I got to be there at least.

[thatguy]

not refunding ticket sales seems pretty awful...ticket prices are already way too high for a lot of consumers. That's just a kick in the nuts.

go on, take the money and run!

--tg

[Drunk Monk]

Same thing happened with Skulls & Roses and SNWMF. 

A total kick in the nuts. A fucking embarrassment for festival promoters. But once one got away with it, more followed. 

As a side note, some of these fests already paid their non-refundable deposits to services (like medical) under contract. That's no excuse. It totally destroys the name brand that they worked years to create.