Less than two weeks after being sold to Evenco, urban music festival Metro Metro announced it was going on hiatus this year, under the pretext of reviewing its organization and security.
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“Security issues have occurred at the festival, particularly during the 2023 edition, and we would like to take the time to review all aspects of the festival to ensure the safety of festival-goers and improve the experience,” the festival said on it. Friday evening Facebook page.
Held for the first time in May 2019 on the Esplanade of the Olympic Park, the festival, created by businessman Olivier Primeau, managed to attract major international stars to the metropolis, including Cardi B., Snoop Dogg and Drake.
The 2022 edition drew particular attention due to videos posted online, particularly of people climbing onto the Olympic stadium or knocking over barriers to enter the site without paying. The gestures caught the attention of elected officials, with Montreal's mayor going so far as to ask organizers to “take up their responsibilities” to improve safety.
Then, last year, weeks before the festival, Olivier Primeau's condo was targeted by gunfire, while the Slice Gang pizzeria he co-founded in Silice-Thérèse was set on fire with the help of a Molotov cocktail. The media launch of the festival site was also cancelled.
Despite its cancellation, the festival will have a presence in the city with indoor performances throughout the year.
Two weeks ago Fuego Fuego Festival and Metro Metro Festival sold out. The company now hosts seven major concerts in Montreal.
Fuego Fuego will also be held on May 25 and 26.
