The 2018 Meadows Music & Arts Festival has been canceled due to organizers not being able to get a multi-day permit to host the event at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
The 2017 Meadows Festival, which took place at Queens' Citi Field, included acts like JAY-Z, Erykah Badu, Nas, Blood Orange, Future, Migos, Run the Jewels, 21 Savage, Joey Badass, Gorillaz, M.I.A., TV on the Radio, LL Cool J, De La Soul, and many more.
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"After careful consideration, we have decided to take 2018 off and focus our efforts on returning in 2019," a statement posted on the festival's website reads. "Our goal from day one has been to create a marquee, multi-day, fall music festival in Queens. After two great years at Citi Field, we were excited to shift our venue focus entirely to Flushing Meadows Corona Park – the location we always hoped to move to in year 3. However, after review of our application by NYC Parks, we were not able to obtain a workable multi-day permit for a 2018 festival in the park. Our sights are set on The Meadows in 2019, and we look forward to working together with all city partners and agencies."
