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Soundside music festival vendors reel from cancellation

Soundside music festival vendors reel from cancellation: 'I passed on $20,000'
The Bridgeport festival was going to draw dozens of vendors from around Connecticut who said they were financially counting on the event.
Will Soundside music festival return in 2026? Founders say to assume it is finished 'is a mistake'
Will ticket stubs to the first three Soundside festivals now wind up collector's items of a blip in live music history? Or will the event return and thrive following the abrupt cancellation of this year's performances?
Soundside Music Festival in Connecticut cancels 2025 event over ‘circumstances beyond our control’
"This year’s lineup was drawing a lot fewer attendees than we have seen in the last few years," said Thomas Gaudett, the chief administrative officer for Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim.
Soundside Music Festival 2025 canceled: What we know and don't know
On July 25, organizers announced on the event's website that the festival, set to take place on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 at Seaside Park, was canceled. The message did not reveal much else, and organizers have not provided further comment. The event's official social media pages were taken down.
Soundside music festival cancellation means Bridgeport will lose hundreds of thousands of dollars
BRIDGEPORT — While questions remain about Friday's abrupt cancellation of the fourth annual Soundside music festival and its future, it is clear the situation is a monetary blow to the city.
Soundside Music Festival Canceled Due to ‘Circumstances Beyond Our Control’
Soundside Music Festival has been canceled due to 'circumstances beyond our control,' according to organizers.
Musician set to play now canceled Soundside Music Festival books new Connecticut show
A Stanger Things’ actor announced Wednesday he’ll still be performing in Connecticut this fall, after his previous gig at the Soundside Music Festival was abruptly canceled. The “musical brainchild” of actor Joe Keery,
Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport is canceled
The Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport has announced that they’re cancelling this year’s event. Their lineup for this year included The Killers, Weezer, Hozier and much more. The festival was scheduled to be held at Seaside Park on Saturday,
Soundside Music Festival cancels 2025 weekend. Here's what to know about refunds
The Bridgeport music festival announced Friday that its 2025 event is cancelled due to "circumstances beyond (its) control."
Soundside Music Festival cancelled due to “cirumstances beyond our control”
The Killers, Weezer, Hozier, and Vampire Weekend have had their sets cancelled as Soundside Festival cancels its festival in Connecticut.
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How Soundside’s cancelation impacts Bridgeport businesses

Soundside Music Festival, which was set to happen in Bridgeport later this summer, was canceled abruptly last week with little explanation. The festival was set to have ...

Soundside Music Festival 2025 Canceled Over ‘Circumstances Beyond Our Control'

The Bridgeport, Conn., event was scheduled to feature The Killers, Hozier, Weezer and Vampire Weekend in late September.

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The Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport has announced that they’re cancelling this year’s event. Their lineup for this ...