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SXSW Canceled
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 07:28AM
SXSW (South By Southwest), the huge music showcase held every March in Austin, was just canceled because of Coronavirus. The cancellation comes as more positive Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) cases keep popping up across the country. This move comes as big companies and headline musicians pulled out. I was previously skeptical of big cancellations like this in America, because in this country, money is akin to God and such a decision is a real blow to the Austin economy. It does make you wonder just how many vendors and bands discussed canceling for fear of being around big groups of people.
What is the next big U.S. festival? Coachella? Keep an eye on that event, but it is over a month away, so a long time from now really.
An Update on SXSW 2020. Please read our full statement here: https://t.co/P56nF8KFmE pic.twitter.com/ouJPKM9GNy
— SXSW (@sxsw) March 6, 2020
OZZY OSBOURNE Cancels SXSW Appearances https://t.co/mh94ACOKPR pic.twitter.com/6o23o9ujbg
— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) March 5, 2020
Reader Comments (4)
Seriously, though, at times like this, I wish we weren't living in a multi-mediated click-stream, where any and all content is constantly churning and burning. It feeds the worst instincts in people and spreads the worst sorts of misinformation. Imagine that Corona and Chinese restaurants are actually taking a hit from this?!?! Imagine that Tito's had to release a statement urging people not to use their vodka as a disinfectant?!?!?
Meanwhile, the family that runs Purell is sitting there, tapping the boardroom table, and saying: "Finally, the people come to us!" So I guess there might be one good thing to come of all this (and I am on the record saying that I feel for those that are dying, and also for those who aren't getting diagnosed, but need to, because international responses to testing have been so lackluster): people might stop being so damn skeevy and start washing and disinfecting their hands more. I mean, men's bathroom's are a horror show! Can't speak for the fairer sex or those that use multi-use restrooms. But when I am standing next to a guy who is checking sports' scores on his phone while taking care of other business, then rapidly departs the WC, I gag a bit.
Very Funny Gary! It helps us to laugh in times like these ...
As I said before, it’s only a matter of time ‘til a Death Metal band comes out with an album and/or single called “Coronavirus” or a new Death Metal band is named the same.
One of your best couplets yet!