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Woodstock 50 Festival: Investment Bank Is Lining Up Money

A judge ruled Wednesday that Amplifi couldn't singlehandedly cancel the festival but didn't have to put the $18 million back in while the dispute goes to arbitration

What to Know

  • An investment bank is helping the Woodstock 50 festival raise money after a fallout with a backer
  • The backer, Amplifi Live, had tried to cancel the concert, but a court intervened
  • The event is planned for Aug. 16-18 in Watkins Glen, New York

Organizers of the Woodstock 50 festival are signaling progress toward resolving a financial crunch after a falling-out with backer Amplifi Live.

The festival announced Friday that investment bank Oppenheimer & Co. has signed on as a financial adviser to pull money together.

Meanwhile, organizers say preparations continue. The anniversary event is scheduled Aug. 16-18 in Watkins Glen, New York.

Amplifi Live put up $49 million before clashing with organizers over attendance, budget and other issues. Amplifi announced April 29 it was canceling the festival and took back about $18 million.

Organizers retorted the show was still on. They sued Amplifi.

A judge ruled Wednesday that Amplifi couldn't singlehandedly cancel the festival but didn't have to put the $18 million back in while the dispute goes to arbitration.

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