Bauhaus definitely delivered hands down one of the best performances of the festival, proving once and for all that the band that made goth an established genre still has it. Our tickets are 100% verified, delivered fast, and all purchases are secure. Because every venue and concert may have a different stage layout, using the Box Office Ticket Sales interactive seat maps also allows customers to a view the layout and . Come to think of it, he never took me to lunch! SE, 9:40 p.m. During Bauhaus 9-minute opus Bela Lugosis Dead, Peter Murphy commanded the stage, the red spotlight hitting the sparkles of his black rhinestone jumpsuit as he howled like a specter for an ocean of goths. More Home About Events Photos About See all 1001 Rose Bowl Dr Pasadena, CA 91103 Saturday May 20, 2023 Pasadena, CA 16,483 people like this 18,842 people follow this 370 people checked in here http://cruelworldfest.com/ info@cruelworldfest.com Festival Photos Two or more customer service areas reduce long lines that bottleneck foot traffic. Plus Icon Click to expand the Mega Menu Place a second (or third) customer service area inside the venue where other issues can be resolved. But it was still too hot. We are community supported journalism. Being able to listen to so many bands surrounded by such a diverse crowd T-shirt attire ranged from Iron Maiden to Britney Spears to all the bands on the bill was a reassuring testament to the hopeful destruction of rigid elitism and music snobbery so commonly displayed in alternative music spaces. Please let us know how we can help. The 2020 edition was also to have featured sets by Echo & The Bunnymen, The Psychedelic Furs, Violent Femmes, The Church, The English Beat, Public Image Ltd., Gary Numan, Marc Almond, She Wants Revenge, Blaqk Audio, TR/ST, Cold Cave, Jay Astons Gene Loves Jezebel, Berlin, Bad Manners, Missing Persons, London After Midnight, Drab Majesty, 45 Grave, Christian Death, The Meteors, Black Marble, Sextile, Softkill and The KVB. (On Saturday, the singer took a minor tumble during the bands cover of Ziggy Stardust, but got right back up.) Check. In a scene straight out of a Gregg Araki movie, Havok led the angstiest day rave Pasadenas ever seen. The merch line itself looked sweaty and scary long, but the fact that hundreds of people waited in it for hours in that heat just for a T-shirt was other-level. Ceremony, Dead Can Dance, Psychedelic Furs, Idles, the English Beat, Iceage, the Clash, X, the Smiths, Epitaph Records, Joy Division: each T-shirt a confirmation that goth and punk culture transcends age and ethnicity. Trending (One misfit was overheard talking about seeing Rush on the Hemispheres tour. Grouping 80s artists together for a concert tour is certainly not a new convention, and the results can often be disappointingespecially when bills are packed with one-hit wonders at best. Never has a festival boasted a greater lineup. Times music reporters Randall Roberts and Suzy Exposito will be braving the heat and reporting live from the festival throughout today and tonight. Music Festival Layout Design: 28 Must-Know Tips for a Safe and Easy-to-Navigate Plan, Social media has changed the music festival scene, design tips for hosting a no-fail outdoor event. There, I heard a familiar voice and its signature anger energy. The first edition in May 2022 featured Morrissey, Bauhaus, Blondie among more than 25 artists. Its going to be a cool thing to say you went to the first Cruel World one day. Everyone was disappointed to hear only a few days pre-festival that Liverpools Echo & the Bunnymen pulled out, especially because they were the band so many were most excited to see. On the off chance that a music act doesnt show up, or if programs are running late, offer something for fans to do while they wait. Offer enough room so friends and caregivers can enjoy the show from the platform, too. Use your event planning software to organize the many moving parts all in one place. On Saturday, temperatures hit the 90s, and all the SPF, big hats and fanciful parasols in the world could not save you from melting. Tickets are $159-$179 general admission, $349 for VIP, $549 for 21-and-over Clubhouse passes and $799 for Clubhouse Platinum passes, all available at cruelworldfest.com. The vintage T-shirts were on full display at Cruel World, the new wave, goth and proto-alternative festival that just got underway at Brookside at the Rose Bowl. Read Next: Ed Sheeran to Release New Album - in May, Detailing Spiral Through Fear, Depression and Anxiety, John Fogerty Recounts His Epic Journey to Finally Control His Classic Creedence Songs: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait for 55 Years, Spanning 250 Songs, Elvis Costellos 10-Night Residency in NYC Makes Him a Miracle Man: Concert Review, Kiss the Future Review: U2 Makes Long-Distance Calls to a Besieged Sarajevo in Doc About Rock and War in the 1990s, Woody Harrelson Slams COVID Set Protocols as 'Nonsense,' Urges Hollywood to 'Stop' Forcing 'Vaccination': Thats 'Not a Free Country', Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Writer Surprised by Terrible Reviews: I Was in a Low Spot and Really Sad About It, Super Mario Bros. 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Didnt sing the whole playlist. John Lydon of PiL no longer has the spark he once did in his punk days, but he is still angry as ever. Plus, easily manage check-in with helpful tools. His 2020 project on the early Southern California phonograph industry helped identify the first-ever commercial recording made in Los Angeles. Trump Melts Down Over Murdoch Admitting Fox Lied About Election Fraud Our columnist tastes through some local options you can store. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. If the power goes out during nighttime events, people need to see their way out clearly. For Girl U Want, singer Mark Mothersbaugh marched in place while saluting the setting sun, committed to the cause like a righteous soldier facing a firing squad. The pale-faced duo really nailed that addictive 80s synth-pop/ominous bassline sound and feel, similar to bands like IDKHOW and Lebanon Hanover. Include seating, tables, fans, and portable A/C units if necessary. Cruel World, is an annual music . In a performance that shocked no one, Morrissey delivered a predictably boring and pretentious set complete with a wanna-be Frank Sinatra opening and cringey vegan memes. They could easily pass as a group from decades prior, so they fit in perfectly with the legends who played later. All Rights Reserved. The festival, originally scheduled for 2021 but delayed because of the pandemic, was . 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People who came to hear Billie Eilish shouldnt be able to hear the bass line from another act while listening to When the Partys Over.. The festival was certainly a melting pot of people of all ages, subcultures and locations around the globe. Saw them live in the late 80s, and they were AMAZING. Their sets were exuberant flashbacks, with fans singing along to every word. The medical tents should have trained medical staff and first aid supplies. An authentic carnival complete with rides, games, and food, the event will bring together some of musics most exciting names in a way that could only be done by Tyler. Charging stations keep equipment ready for action. He returns to The Times after being both a Metpro and a staff writer in Calendar from 2009 to 2012. Set up barriers such as stanchions to create a funnel that keeps crowds moving smoothly toward the festival check-in. Use fire cabinets to thwart vandals and accidental discharge, and place clearly written usage instructions close at hand. It was also a reminder that the U.S., and specifically Los Angeles, has long served as a welcoming home for gloomy post-punk maybe even more so than the U.K. Saturday and Sundays festivities highlighted the legacy of Gen-Xs dark side with a dynamic and defiant bill full of enigmatic weirdos and erstwhile rock heroes, most in their sixties or older. Outdoor events can get muddy and challenging to navigate for festival-goers with physical disabilities. Remember AFI? Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. For the more photosensitive among us, the nice ladies running the Visit Pasadena tent are handing out free parasols. Bauhaus Peter Murphy performs at the Cruel World festival. And its true. The lighting and projected visuals really helped enhance the experience of ambient songs such as Bela Lugosis Dead and Shes In Parties. From the moment you hear the opening distorted guitar strum of Dark Entries as it reverberates outward, you know youre about to be sucked into the immersive darkness of Peter Murphys vocals. SE. Im very excited about the return of this festival. Heres hoping Cruel World stays undead and returns for an encore. Good thing she didnt request that we do the rap to Rapture. Incidentally, I learned about 10 years ago when she called me for a telephone interview that Harry has fond memories of playing shows in San Francisco, and I think shes an international treasure. Instead of setting up just one large tent for cooling and shade, set up several smaller tents around the venue that are easily accessed by all attendees. Become a member. Signed to L.A. punk label Slash, but folky. View the complete lineup below. All goth things come to those that wait, as the Cruel World festival, originally set for May of 2020 in the Los Angeles area, has been rebooked for May 2, 2022 with nearly all of its originally scheduled lineup intact including headliners Morrissey, Bauhaus, Blondie and Devo despite the two-year delay. Suzy Exposito is a music reporter at the Los Angeles Times. If there are big-name stars coming, VIPs should have their own entrance, complete with red-carpet and welcome tent for cocktails and appetizers before the show begins. Required fields are marked *. Chris Willman All goth things come to those that wait, as the Cruel World festival, originally set for May of 2020 in the Los Angeles area, has been rebooked for May 2, 2022 with nearly all. Among the handful of acts joining the bill for 2022 that had not been advertised the first time around are the Damned. Today is sold out, but tickets remain for Sunday. 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