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BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL


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Festival Fallout: Attendees come forward with claims of illness stemming from Blue Ridge Rock Fest

The Virginia Department of Health is investigating complaints of gastrointestinal illness stemming from the Blue Ridge Rock Fest.

Virginia Department of Health investigating illness at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival

The Southside Health District of the Virginia Department of Health is investigating complaints of a gastrointestinal illness in groups who attended the Blue Ridge Rock Festival.

Virginia Attorney General’s office working through Blue Ridge Rock Fest complaints

10 News reached out to Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office to ask if it had been made aware of the concerns surrounding Blue Ridge Rock Fest, regarding safety, unsanitary conditions, and more.

10 NEWS EXCLUSIVE | Continued Blue Ridge Rock Fest fallout

In an exclusive interview, 10 News reporter Sydney Jaxtheimer sat down with the Bleu Ridge Rock Fest venue’s president, working for you to get answers.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival attendees demand refund after cancellation and ‘unsafe conditions’

Blue Ridge Rock Festival attendees are calling for refunds after they describe unsanitary conditions, and cancellation.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival leaves fans concerned over ‘unsafe’ conditions

Blue Ridge Rock Fest was cancelled this weekend due to severe weather; however, festival-goers say the weather was just the half of it.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival cancels weekend programming

The Blue Ridge Rock Festival has announced the cancellation of the Saturday and Sunday’s programming, the final days of this year’s festival.

Drivers urged to prepare for heavy traffic as thousands head to the Blue Ridge Rock Fest

Drivers should be prepared for a significant increase in traffic near the Virginia International Raceway in Halifax County.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival set to return to Virginia International Raceway

The Blue Ridge Rock Festival is set to return to the Virginia International Raceway for its second year from Sept. 7 through Sept. 10.

Rock N’ Roll fans frustrated with long wait times, limited shuttles at Blue Ridge Rock Fest

Concert goers are waiting more than two hours for a shuttle to get to the venue.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival organizers respond to traffic, wait time complaints

Organizers of the Festival said that the major issue they are having this year is the lack of shuttle buses – they said they had contracted 40 buses, but that the 40 were not present.

Southside prepares for 2022 Blue Ridge Rock Festival

The Blue Ridge Rock Festival is making its return to Southside, but this year the event is taking place at the Virginia International Raceway.

VDOT: Prepare for Blue Ridge Rock Festival traffic in Halifax County

VDOT is preparing local drivers for expected increases in traffic ahead of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival Wednesday.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival leaves Pittsylvania County for Virginia International Raceway

Organizers announced Friday they’re relocating the Blue Ridge Rock Festival from Pittsylvania County to the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in Halifax County after facing challenges in 2021, including long lines for parking, camping, permits and vendors.

Original organizer of Blue Ridge Rock Festival speaks out after announcement of new management

Jonathan Slye tells us he will still be involved, but will work more on scheduling talent and marketing.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival to return in 2022 under new management

The Blue Ridge Rock Festival will return in 2022 after much controversy this year but with a major change.

Pittsylvania County leaders say bills from Blue Ridge Rock Festival have been paid

Pittsylvania County leaders say bills from Blue Ridge Rock Festival have been paid

After the county took it’s the $337,000, a spokesperson says $11,000 dollars was sent to Purpose Driven Events with the remaining $152,000 going to pay the meals tax and other fees.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival organizer addresses claims of unpaid bills to Pittsylvania County

Blue Ridge Rock Festival organizer addresses claims of unpaid bills to Pittsylvania County

On Tuesday and only on 10 News, you heard from Slye in his first television interview since before the festival. In part two of the exclusive sit down, he claims his company is owed money, too.

Organizer of Blue Ridge Rock and Country festivals speaks out after fan frustrations

Organizer of Blue Ridge Rock and Country festivals speaks out after fan frustrations

Jonathan Slye, the CEO of Purpose Driven Events and organizer of the Blue Ridge Rock and Country Festivals, is speaking out after the two events left ticketholders frustrated.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival promoter owes more than $300,000 in unpaid bills to Pittsylvania County

Blue Ridge Rock Festival promoter owes more than $300,000 in unpaid bills to Pittsylvania County

Hundreds of thousands of dollars are owed to Pittsylvania County for its involvement in the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, according to county leaders.

Blue Ridge Country Festival is no longer happening this weekend due to COVID-19

Blue Ridge Country Festival is no longer happening this weekend due to COVID-19

Just four days before the Blue Ridge Country Festival was set to happen, it has been postponed.

Nearly 3,000 pounds of leftover food from Blue Ridge Rock Fest donated to local food pantry

Nearly 3,000 pounds of leftover food from Blue Ridge Rock Fest donated to local food pantry

Extra food from campers and vendors at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival this past weekend did not go to waste.

Blue Ridge Rock Fest wraps after issues with transportation, camping and other promises, say attendees

Blue Ridge Rock Fest wraps after issues with transportation, camping and other promises, say attendees

The Blue Ridge Rock Festival wrapped up Sunday after a long weekend of rock n’ roll music that was not without its problems.

Thousands of Blue Ridge Rock Festival goers call event complete chaos

Thousands of Blue Ridge Rock Festival goers call event complete chaos

Some festival goers vow they will not return.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival kicks off with thousands of people ready to listen to live music again

Blue Ridge Rock Festival kicks off with thousands of people ready to listen to live music again

The sold out Blue Ridge Rock Fest began Thursday in Pittsylvania County.

Major events draw COVID-19 concerns, venues adapt in order to comply

Major events draw COVID-19 concerns, venues adapt in order to comply

Major events are drawing concern because of an increase in the delta variant and covid-19 cases.

Permits approved for two Pittsylvania County music festivals coming fall 2021

Permits approved for two Pittsylvania County music festivals coming fall 2021

The board of supervisors approved permits for “Worship on the Mountain” and the “Blue Ridge County Music Festival” slated for this fall.

Pittsylvania County updates rules and regulations for music festivals ahead of Blue Ridge Rock Festival

Pittsylvania County updates rules and regulations for music festivals ahead of Blue Ridge Rock Festival

The Blue Ridge Rock Festival expects to draw tens of thousands of people to the Danville region this September and Tuesday night Pittsylvania County leaders took feedback on their plans to update rules and regulations through an ordinance for the show and others like it.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival returns in September 2021

Blue Ridge Rock Festival returns in September 2021

APPOMATTOX, Va. – Hard rock and heavy metal fans can rejoice because the Blue Ridge Rock Festival is coming back this year! Officials announced Wednesday that the music festival has been officially confirmed to take place from September 9-12. In 2020, the festival was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Blue Ridge Rock Festival organizers said they are working to finalize booking for their fan-voted lineup as soon as possible. “It is our commitment that we will fight hard for you the fan, and carry out our mission as ‘The Fan Driven Rock Experience’ like never before in 2021,” they said.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival postponed until September 2021

Blue Ridge Rock Festival postponed until September 2021

APPOMATTOX, Va. Hard rock and heavy metal fans have begun to look forward to Blue Ridge Rock Festival in recent years. The CEO of the festival, Jon Slye, announced on Facebook Live Tuesday night that the 2020 festival will be postponed until September 9-12, 2021. Slye says that the hope is to bring back a lot of the favorite acts, some of which had already been booked for the 2020 festival. Some more popular acts such as Bad Wolves, Beartooth, Black Label Society and All That Remains (just to name a few) were already booked. Theres no official word yet on if these bands will be at the 2021 festival, though.

Round Town: music, drinks and sunflowers

Round Town: music, drinks and sunflowers

Enjoy the beautiful sights, pet animals and enjoy great food. The Rockbridge Beer and Wine Festival is this weekend. Enjoy beer, wine and cider tastings, as well as live music on two stages. Enjoy a great weekend of music at Blue Ridge Rock Festival. There's local vendors, food trucks, entertainment and more.

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