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Beth Simpson

“The promoter knew a dangerous storm was brewing but still had the crew set up the stage and told the band to get ready to perform”: B-52s criticise French promoter who they claim put band and crew at risk

Fred Schneider of The B-52s performs at The O2 Arena on June 20, 2026.

The B-52s have hit out at a French promoter who cancelled their festival set with just minutes to go, despite allegedly knowing a violent storm was on its way.

The veteran pop band were due to appear at the C Trop festival but just minutes before they were set to step onstage, the entire final day of the event was cancelled.

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