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re: ESSENCE FEST falling on hard times
Posted on 7/5/25 at 5:46 pm to RFK
Posted on 7/5/25 at 5:46 pm to RFK
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We intentionally re-scheduled an annual trip to NOLA because I didn’t realize it was Festival of the Essence.
I just can’t deal with that AND the heat
Prolly a good call
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Posted on 7/5/25 at 5:50 pm to The Pickwick
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Essence is a million times better than a bunch of racist rednecks in the city in July.
Yeah racist blacks are so much cooler than racist whites.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 5:50 pm to MyRockstarComplex
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Or A) high ticket prices B) weak line-up C) tough financial times D) maybe a bit of trepidation following the NYE attack E) feeling unwelcome by local businesses.
Ignoring the top reason I see. How progressive of you.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 6:11 pm to LivingstonLaw
This event is over 20 yes old. I think it’s just run its course
The people running it seem like they have gotten lazy
The people running it seem like they have gotten lazy
Posted on 7/5/25 at 6:17 pm to LSUFanHouston
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This event is over 20 yes old. I think it’s just run its course The people running it seem like they have gotten lazy
Also, who still has magazine subscriptions?
You would have thought they would have gone the way of the dodo bird by now especially a magazine that appeals to such a rather specific demographic.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 6:28 pm to MyRockstarComplex
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E) feeling unwelcome by local businesses.
Well earned by that crowd.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 7:52 pm to jimmy the leg
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Did the acts not start on time or something?
*snicker*
Posted on 7/5/25 at 7:58 pm to The Pickwick
At least the rednecks tip.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 8:00 pm to LivingstonLaw
It was 10PM and the Isley Brothers and Baby Face were playing, which would attract an older crowd. And from what I understand a lot of older black people don't like these younger people coming up today. The under 30 crowd. So its likely the older people who would normally be there don't feel its worth being around the younger people to see these artist.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 8:59 pm to LivingstonLaw
Damn. End of DEI is even killing Essence. Had to see it
Posted on 7/5/25 at 9:22 pm to danilo
What is the deal with Target? I was reading comments to a post about Essence Festival. Evidently Target was a sponsor and some were boycotting because of that. And evidently there are new organizers. Some people who live in NO say they didn't even know about it because it wasn't advertised.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 9:33 pm to OutOfNames
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It had very little to do with the time. Essencers are still partying then every other night. Lauryn Hill is just a POS. Hate to see
A 2:30 a.m. headliner is laughable and undoubtedly affected attendance even if some of the crowd is the type to stay up partying all night. And maybe Lauryn Hill isn't popular enough anymore to make people want to wait around for a show that eventually ended at 3:30 in the morning or whatever. I mean, how hard is it to get the acts on and off stage on time. Jazz Fest has a bunch of stages with a gazillion acts and manages to do it.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 9:35 pm to Riverside
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GloRilla, in a tight, pink cropped top that matched those of her dancers, was all tats and swagger as she gave a "middle finger to all my haters" literally in "Bad Bih 4 Ya" and figuratively in "F.N.F. (Let's Go)."
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Could someone translate this to English for me?
Posted on 7/5/25 at 9:37 pm to LivingstonLaw
Must be a luxury to overbook acts like that. Doesn't sound like the festival must've done too badly if that was the only headline-worthy incident.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 9:43 pm to OweO
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What is the deal with Target? I was reading comments to a post about Essence Festival
Apparently Target donated money to Trump's inauguration fund.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 9:50 pm to PacoPicopiedra
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Apparently Target donated money to Trump's inauguration fund.
Isn't that just the price of doing business?
Posted on 7/5/25 at 9:52 pm to OweO
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It was 10PM and the Isley Brothers and Baby Face were playing, which would attract an older crowd.
Sheeeit. I was at Bonnaroo in my early 20s and didn’t have the patience to stay up for a 3:30am Kanye West set back when he was at the top of his career.
Cant imagine staying up that late for some b-list nostalgia acts.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 10:12 pm to LivingstonLaw
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The entire night ran behind schedule...
Being on time isn't part of the cultcha.
Posted on 7/5/25 at 10:27 pm to LivingstonLaw
Ronald Isley is still performing? That's cool.
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