Ocean Way music festival in Santa Monica canceled due to impacts of Hurricane Marie
LOS ANGELES - Ocean Way, a beachfront music festival, that was planned for later this month in Santa Monica has been canceled due to the impacts of Hurricane Marie.
What we know:
On their website, they said storm surf and runoff caused significant beach erosion and the festival can no longer be safely held as planned.
"We were so excited to spend a weekend together on The Beach, but can share that plans are already underway to bring the festival to Santa Monica in 2027! Refunds are being processed automatically, and no further action is required on your part. Please allow a few business days for the refund to appear in your account," it stated online.
The two-day festival had been scheduled for Sept. 26-27, with headline performances by The Killers and Olivia Dean, along with Khruangbin, Sublime, Jack White and other artists.
Goldenvoice, the promoter behind the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, announced Ocean Way in July as a new beachfront music festival in Santa Monica.
Laguna Beach coastal erosion forces state of emergency
The City of Laguna Beach declared a local state of emergency following massive coastal erosion and sand loss caused by high swells from former Hurricane Marie.
Local perspective:
Ocean Way is the second beachside music festival in Los Angeles to be canceled recently.
The inaugural LA Jazz Festival was canceled Aug. 7, with organizers citing unexpected public safety and municipal permitting costs.
The festival had planned events throughout August, culminating in "Jazz on the Beach" concerts Aug. 22-23 at Dockweiler Beach featuring John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Charlie Wilson, Raphael Saadiq and other artists.
The Source: Information for this story came from Oceanwayfestival.com and City News Service.