Bonnaroo looks to bounce back

Catch up quick: Three of the last six Bonnaroos have been canceled or cut short.

• Last year, Bonnaroo sent fans home on its second day due to extreme rain.
• The 2021 festival was moved to October and then canceled because of flooding.
• The 2020 event was called off during the pandemic.

State of play: Festival organizers are hoping this year's headliners Skrillex, The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Noah Kahan spur a revival.

• After the headliners, popular artists like Kesha and Turnstile are playing this year's show.

The big picture: Bonnaroo no longer stands alone as a summertime festival with a loaded lineup.

• Festivals with noteworthy headliners seem to grow on trees these days. Fans no longer have to travel from afar to see a loaded festival lineup.
• The festival tracker JamBase lists over 500 U.S. music festivals.

Between the lines: Bonnaroo hit the reset button after last year's cancellation, and went straight to fans to find out what they want out of the music festival.

• Bonnaroo posted a survey asking fans for feedback on when the festival takes place and how it affects their experience.

The bottom line: The region needs Bonnaroo to bounce back.

• Middle Tennessee, especially Coffee County, relies on Bonnaroo to be successful. A 2024 study found the festival generated $339 million for the regional economy.