Jungle Dreaming Festival Abruptly Canceled One Day Before Event

Jungle Dreaming Festival leaves the music community dumbfounded as it canceled the event just one day before go-time.

The new Jungle Dreaming festival was set to take place on March 17-20, 2023, at Ocean Ranch Park in Costa Rica. However, one day before the event, organizers its abrupt cancellation. This news came as a shock to attendees and performers alike, many of whom already made arrangements and traveled for the festival.

According to its official statement, the festival’s organizers could not “secure the necessary permits for venue insurance in time.” Moreover, the organizers added they “explored every possible venue to make the festival happen as scheduled” before the cancellation. Despite attempting to frame the cancellation as an effort to ensure the safety of its guests and staff, this news surely has many people feeling frustrated and disappointed.

Jungle Dreaming Festival was a new festival concept, set to draw both locals and international visitors. The festival piqued widespread interest with its promise of a vibrant atmosphere, diverse lineup, and focus on environmental sustainability. Major names on the lineup included the likes of The Glitch Mob, Mystic Glizzy, and David Starfire. 

The cancellation of the festival has not only disappointed attendees but has also had a significant monetary impact. Attendees purchased festival tickets and flights far in advance, and many had already made the trek. Additionally, local businesses that rely on the influx of tourists during the festival season will also undoubtedly feel the financial effects.

Members of the music community took to socials to comment on the unforeseen news.  One disgruntled social media user added, “Dude what??? They waited until the day of?????? I would be LIVID.”  Another pointed out that the organizers “[h]ad no problem taking people’s $ in advance, knowing they still needed to secure the proper permits.”

The sudden cancellation of the Jungle Dreaming Festival is also raising concerns about the future of other cultural events in Costa Rica. Known for its vibrant arts and music scene, events like Jungle Dreaming are essential to promote local artists and tourism. However, negative press of this sort may dissuade entrepreneurs from attempting to take their visions to Central America.

The Jungle Dreaming organizers are working hard to secure a new festival date and are offering refunds in the meantime. Furthermore, they expressed their gratitude to everyone who supported the venture, along with their hope for the future.

In conclusion, Jungle Dreaming Festival’s last-minute cancellation was a blow to the music industry in general. Nonetheless, it is important to prioritize the safety and well-being of everyone involved. Fingers crossed that the festival will come back stronger than ever in the near future!

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Having grown up just an earshot from Ultra Miami’s venue Bayfront Park, it was next to impossible for me not to fall in love with electronic music. My love for music was evidently strong enough for me to write my college essay on festival culture and continue attending Ultra for 10+ years now. I have always had a knack for writing and the power of words, which I continued cultivating through a Philosophy degree in college. Now, I am finishing up law school and hope to merge my passions by working in the music industry. I am an avid traveler and am certainly not afraid to hop on a plane for a music event. My next bucket list items to attend are Tomorrowland in Belgium and ADE in the Netherlands. Though the list could go on forever, some of my favorite artists include Franky Wah, Kevin de Vries, Eli Brown, and John Summit.

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