GRiZ Festival Moves Site After Plantation History Revealed

Producer GRiZ has announced that his Seven Stars festival will no longer take place at Oak Ridge Estate & Farm in Arrington, Virginia, due to the site's history as a plantation.

GRiZ stated that while his team was aware of the land's past and consulted with University of Virginia scholars, this information was not brought to his attention. He accepted full responsibility, saying, "This responsibility for what happens under my name sits squarely on my shoulders. This fell on my watch, and the failure is entirely mine."

He issued a sincere apology to fans, artists, and workshop leaders for the oversight and for not preparing them for the revelation. GRiZ also strongly condemned the racist and hateful attacks some community members faced online in response to the news.

Seven Stars is taking an intentional hiatus to find a new home, with GRiZ emphasizing that the festival's essence lies in its community's kindness and empathy, not a specific location. The artist reaffirmed his commitment to social justice causes.