presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution Organizers of both of those festivals recently told The Canadian Press that their industry underwent seismic changes after the COVID-19 pandemic ground live music to a halt in 2020. Merritt's Rockin' River Music Fest announced this morning that their annual event will once again be cancelled this year. The anticipated 2023 festival will not be moving forward. Stay turned for a rescheduled date. Rockin River Music Festival cancelled for 2023 | CTV News The festival was set for one of its biggest years ever when country star Keith Urban was scheduled to headline in 2020. Vancouver's popular International Auto Show was also cancelled for 2023 back in December after organizers said supply chain issues threw a wrench in their show's operations. The festival has been a staple in the music scene for several years, attracting thousands of country music fans from across the region and beyond. A family-run country music festival in Merritt wont take place on B.C. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Rockin' River Music Festival in Merritt to be cancelled this year Tribute bands will play the music of rock n . April ends in record-breaking temperatures around eastern Fraser Valley, VIDEO: Appearance of goslings a sure sign of spring in Abbotsford. "We hope to see you again soon. . Rockin' River cancelled for second straight year | The Star Share:. It is not exactly clear what those obstacles are or if this just a one-year cancellation. As the founder of Front Porch Music, I believe that music has the ability to connect people. It has been cancelled. statement posted on the Rockin River social channels and website. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. The refund window will be available for 14 days after you receive the email.". A post shared by Rockin' River Music Fest (@rockinriverfest). Organizers exploring new options, B.C. rights reserved. Rockin' River Festival in Merritt, B.C., latest to cancel 2023 edition No rockin' on the river: Merritt, B.C. music festival cancelled CTVNewsVancouver.ca Reporter. Get email updates from your favourite authors. The 2022 event went ahead but with disappointing attendance, said Hess unsurprising less than a year after devastating flooding along the Coldwater River that destroyed many residents homes. Most of them think that it is $40,000 to $50,000 per artist, and none of those artists are under a million dollars, Hess added. Ian Holliday So welcome to Front Porch Music Come on up and enjoy the view with us. event. "We've had the pleasure and honour of producing Rockin' River Music Fest - bringing country music's biggest acts to Merritt and creating countless musical memories along the way," said the organizers in a statement online. All rights reserved. What happens if you file late? It means that people are having sex in the van if it's rocking and they don't want you to come in. The Rockin River Festival normally runs over the course of four days in Merritt over the August long-weekend. Kenny Hess, who handed over control of the event to Live Nation last year, says he fully agrees with the promoters decision to scrub this years event and suggests Rockin Rivers days are almost certainly numbered. 1) To be wearing (ebonics) 2) To be ecletic music 3) To throw a barrade of rocks at object or person. The Rockin' on the River weekly summer concert series will return with 18 shows this year at Black River Landing in downtown Lorain. Keith Urban was set to headline this year's festival along with Jon Pardi, Chris Janson, Travis Tritt, and Randy Houser. The festival will return to its standard BC Day long weekend in 2022 and a brand new lineup will be announced this fall. The Vancouver Folk Music Festival and the Squamish Constellation Festival also cited economic troubles when announcing their own cancellations earlier this month.