Why Canceling a Show Isn’t Simple (Severe Weather, Ego, and Logistics)

We’re officially in festival season right now, and every year, somebody somewhere is disappointed when severe weather happens and a show has to either be cut short or is canceled altogether. But what exactly happens when this process unfolds? What does it actually take for a show to be cut short or canceled due to severe weather? Who makes that call? And why does it feel like they sometimes make that call too late? How do you make a decision in the middle of all this when you’ve got your own feelings in the way?Val has some questions as we enjoy festival season, and we’re going to try and answer them by diving into severe weather cancellations vigorously. Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/