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Rocked and Rolled: Blue Ridge Rock Festival fans Still Waiting for Refunds
Read full article: Rocked and Rolled: Blue Ridge Rock Festival fans Still Waiting for RefundsOne year after the Blue Ridge Rock Festival was canceled, attendees are still waiting for refunds and expressing frustration over the lack of communication from organizers.
Blue Ridge Rock Festival cancels shows this year citing ongoing insurance claims from 2023 festival
Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Festival cancels shows this year citing ongoing insurance claims from 2023 festivalFans tell 10 News they're not surprised by this year's cancelation of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, they actually anticipated it.
Festival Fallout: Attendees come forward with claims of illness stemming from Blue Ridge Rock Fest
Read full article: Festival Fallout: Attendees come forward with claims of illness stemming from Blue Ridge Rock FestThe 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
Read full article: Virginia Department of Health investigating illness at the Blue Ridge Rock FestivalThe 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 Generalโs office working through Blue Ridge Rock Fest complaints
Read full article: Virginia Attorney Generalโs office working through Blue Ridge Rock Fest complaints10 News reached out to Attorney General Jason Miyaresโ office to ask if it had been made aware of the concerns surrounding Blue Ridge Rock Fest, regarding safety, unsanitary conditions, and more.
Blue Ridge Rock Festival attendees demand refund after cancellation and โunsafe conditionsโ
Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Festival attendees demand refund after cancellation and โunsafe conditionsโBlue Ridge Rock Festival attendees are calling for refunds after they describe unsanitary conditions, and cancellation.
Blue Ridge Rock Festival leaves fans concerned over โunsafeโ conditions
Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Festival leaves fans concerned over โunsafeโ conditionsBlue Ridge Rock Fest was cancelled this weekend due to severe weather; however, festival-goers say the weather was just the half of it.
Drivers urged to prepare for heavy traffic as thousands head to the Blue Ridge Rock Fest
Read full article: Drivers urged to prepare for heavy traffic as thousands head to the Blue Ridge Rock FestDrivers should be prepared for a significant increase in traffic near the Virginia International Raceway in Halifax County.
Blue Ridge Rock Festival organizers respond to traffic, wait time complaints
Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Festival organizers respond to traffic, wait time complaintsOrganizers of the Festival said that the major issue they are having this year is the lack of shuttle buses โ they said they had contracted 40 buses, but that the 40 were not present.
Blue Ridge Rock Festival leaves Pittsylvania County for Virginia International Raceway
Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Festival leaves Pittsylvania County for Virginia International RacewayOrganizers announced Friday theyโre 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
Read full article: Original organizer of Blue Ridge Rock Festival speaks out after announcement of new managementJonathan Slye tells us he will still be involved, but will work more on scheduling talent and marketing.
Pittsylvania County leaders say bills from Blue Ridge Rock Festival have been paid
Read full article: Pittsylvania County leaders say bills from Blue Ridge Rock Festival have been paidAfter the county took itโs 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
Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Festival organizer addresses claims of unpaid bills to Pittsylvania CountyOn 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
Read full article: Organizer of Blue Ridge Rock and Country festivals speaks out after fan frustrationsJonathan 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
Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Festival promoter owes more than $300,000 in unpaid bills to Pittsylvania CountyHundreds of thousands of dollars are owed to Pittsylvania County for its involvement in the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, according to county leaders.
Nearly 3,000 pounds of leftover food from Blue Ridge Rock Fest donated to local food pantry
Read full article: Nearly 3,000 pounds of leftover food from Blue Ridge Rock Fest donated to local food pantryExtra 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
Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Fest wraps after issues with transportation, camping and other promises, say attendeesThe Blue Ridge Rock Festival wrapped up Sunday after a long weekend of rock nโ roll music that was not without its problems.
Permits approved for two Pittsylvania County music festivals coming fall 2021
Read full article: Permits approved for two Pittsylvania County music festivals coming fall 2021The board of supervisors approved permits for โWorship on the Mountainโ and the โBlue Ridge County Music Festivalโ slated for this fall.
Pittsylvania County updates rules and regulations for music festivals ahead of Blue Ridge Rock Festival
Read full article: Pittsylvania County updates rules and regulations for music festivals ahead of Blue Ridge Rock FestivalThe 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
Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Festival returns in September 2021APPOMATTOX, Va. โ 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. โIt is our commitment that we will fight hard for you the fan, and carry out our mission as โThe Fan Driven Rock Experienceโ like never before in 2021,โ they said.
Blue Ridge Rock Festival postponed until September 2021
Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Festival postponed until September 2021APPOMATTOX, 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
Read full article: Round Town: music, drinks and sunflowersEnjoy 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.