Astroworld Festival

Astroworld Festival was an annual music festival run by American rapper and singer Travis Scott, held in Houston, Texas, at NRG Park, near the former site of Six Flags AstroWorld. The festival was first held in November 2018.

Astroworld Festival
Logo from the 2021 edition
GenreMusic festival
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)NRG Park
Houston, Texas, United States.
Years active2018–2019, 2021
InauguratedNovember 17, 2018 (2018-11-17)
Previous eventNovember 5, 2021
Patron(s)Live Nation Worldwide, Scoremore Holdings LLC
Websitewww.astroworldfest.com

The 2020 festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas. Astroworld Festival 2021 was originally scheduled for November 5–6, 2021. On the first night, a crowd crush occurred, resulting in the deaths of ten people and the cancellation of the second night of the festival. The cause of death for all ten victims was ruled compression asphyxia. This mass casualty event has called action onto performers, venues, security teams, and ticket promoters to ensure better safety for concertgoers. Following the Astroworld Festival, many celebrities and performers wished their condolences to the victims, families, and all that were affected. Astroworld Festival had an effect on Travis Scott's career and brands, as it also highlighted his past recklessness when performing.

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