The DJ withdrew from scheduled sets at Pukkelpop, Creamfields and more festivals before he takes his latest album to major stadiums across North America. The post John Summit Cancels Festival Appearances Ahead of ‘CTRL ESCAPE’ Arena Tour appeared first on EDM.
ReleaseFirst reported 17 aug, 17:16 / 3 outlets
John Summit cancels festival dates to prepare for arena tour
The DJ is skipping four European festivals in August ahead of his CTRL ESCAPE tour launching October 1.
Headline written by Le Raver across 3 outlets. Each outlet’s own headline is on its report below.
The story
- Summit withdrew from Pukkelpop, BBC Radio 1 Dance, Creamfields, and Touquet Music Beach Festival across August 21-29.Reported by EDM Sauce
- In a social media statement, he cited the need to rest and finish preparations for the arena tour after a heavy touring schedule.Reported by EDM Sauce
- The CTRL ESCAPE tour, named after his April album, begins October 1 and will visit major North American arenas through December.Reported by EDM Sauce
Neutral summary of what outlets reported. It points to the sources below, it does not replace them.
Coverage breakdown
3 sources
2 original reporting
1 ran the press release
How this story was covered
3 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 17 Aug, 17:16. EDM.com published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 1d 6h. Of the 3 reports Le Raver has classified, 2 carried original reporting and 1 ran the press release. That is 3 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
How it unfolded
- 17 Aug, 17:16EDM.comFirstJohn Summit Cancels Festival Appearances Ahead of ‘CTRL ESCAPE’ Arena Tour
- 17 Aug, 19:19EDMTunes+2h 4mJohn Summit Cancels Shows to Recharge Ahead of Upcoming Arena Tour
- 18 Aug, 23:36EDM Sauce+1d 6hJohn Summit Cancels Four August Festival Dates Ahead of CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour
Sources, in order of reporting
3 outletsIn a raw and candid update, John Summit took to social media to announce he is stepping away from the decks for the remainder of August. In a statement posted directly to his Instagram, the Experts only boss confirmed he will be canceling a select number of upcoming tour dates to…
John Summit has pulled out of Pukkelpop, Creamfields, and two other late-August festival dates, saying he needs to recharge before his CTRL ESCAPE arena tour kicks off October 1. The post John Summit Cancels Four August Festival Dates Ahead of CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour appeared firs…