The other day, M3 Rock Festival organizers announced a year-long “break” for the event, promising to return in 2028. This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone.
Attendance at the Baltimore-area event was pretty poor, and I blame that on a weak lineup. Plus, I think the fest announced bands too late and people had already made alternate plans. There’s also Boardwalk Rock Festival in Ocean City, Maryland in early May, too, so that is a competing event.
Honestly, it wouldn’t surprise me if we never see a return of M3. There’s so much competition now, including Monsters on the Mountain and the Monsters of Rock cruise, that there are only so many 80s bands - and paying fans - to go around.
I have great memories of those early M3 years. I wish the festival organizers the best.
