The Lovers & Friends festival in Las Vegas has been canceled due to hazardous weather, organizers have announced.
The one-day music festival at the Las Vegas festival Grounds was scheduled to take place on Saturday (May 4) with a star-studded lineup including headliners Usher, Janet Jackson and the Backstreet Boys.
On Friday night (May 3), the festival organizers shared a message on social media explaining that the outdoor event was canceled due to a high wind warning issued by the National Weather Service.
“The National Weather Service has now issued a high wind warning, including dangerous winds of 30-35 mph with gusts possibly exceeding 60 mph,” organizers wrote. “Following the advice of the National Weather Service and in consultation with local public officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists and staff and cancel tomorrow's Lovers and Friends festival.”
Organizers added, “This was an incredibly heartbreaking decision to make as we know fans have traveled from all over the world to enjoy this incredible line-up of superstars and have been looking forward to this event for several months. We've worked hard to create an amazing event for you and we're just as disappointed as you are.”
Fans who bought their tickets directly through Front Gate tickets will receive a refund within 30 days, organizers said.
The Lovers & Friends lineup also featured Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nas, Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, TLC and Timbaland. As part of the festivities, Lil Wayne was scheduled to perform Carter III in its entirety and Usher was about to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his classic album Confessions.
Read the full statement from organizers Lovers & Friends on Instagram below.
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