Industry Sep 30, 2026
New York AG Sues Music Festival for Allegedly Ghosting Fans
In short
New York watchdogs say the Evolutions Festival violated state law by pocketing more than $243,000 in advanced ticket sales for an event that never happened.
Originally published by
Billboard
The New York Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the Evolutions Festival, alleging that the event organizers pocketed over $243,000 from ticket sales for a festival that was ultimately canceled. The state's watchdog claims the festival violated New York law by failing to issue a single refund to attendees. Originally reported by Billboard.