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Sound Off: Festival Curfew Silences Fugees
10 Aug
Summary
- The Fugees' set at the Diaspora Calling! Festival ended abruptly at 11 p.m.
- Microphones were turned off due to legal sound restrictions beyond curfew.
- Fans expressed disappointment over unplayed classic songs and the abrupt end.
The Fugees' performance at the Diaspora Calling! Festival in England concluded unexpectedly at 11 p.m. on Friday, August 7th. The abrupt end occurred because of legal restrictions on sound exceeding the venue's curfew. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean were in the middle of performing "Ready or Not" when their microphones were silenced, much to the disappointment of the festival-goers.
The Lauryn Hill-curated event, held at Milton Keynes National Bowl, also featured performances by Erykah Badu, Giggs, and Fireboy DML, with comedian Dave Chappelle as host. Fans took to social media to express their dismay over the premature conclusion, noting that major Fugees classics were left unplayed. Wyclef Jean later commented that they were "really sad how it ended" and hoped to continue next year.
Despite the disappointing finish, the 14-song set did include Fugees classics and songs from Hill's solo career, with a special rendition of "Doo Wop (That Thing)" featuring Erykah Badu. Hill concluded the show with an a cappella version of "Ready or Not." The Fugees had also teased a potential return to the studio prior to the performance.
