Festivals reveal the Prodigy replacements following frontman’s death
Following the untimely death of the Prodigy frontman, Keith Flint, the band have decided to pull from their scheduled festival appearances.
The band have decided to exit four festival appearances put on by Danny Wimmer Presents. The scheduled festivals include Jacksonville’s Welcome To Rockville on May 3, Rockingham’s Epicenter on May 10, Columbus’ Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival on May 18 and Chicago Open Air Presents on May 19.
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Additionally, festival organizer Danny Wimmer has shared the festivals’ replacements. For Welcome To Rockville and Epicenter, the Crystal Method will be stepping in for the Prodigy.
The music community was dealt another incredible loss on March 4th with the untimely passing of @The_Prodigy’s Keith Flint.
We are devastated they will no longer be able to perform. The @CrystalMethod has stepped in to bring you an unforgettable performance in their place. pic.twitter.com/sT7fIZDN0P
— WelcomeToRockville (@RockvilleFest) March 11, 2019
The music community was dealt another incredible loss on March 4th with the untimely passing of @The_Prodigy’s Keith Flint.
We are devastated they will no longer be able to perform. The @CrystalMethod has stepped in to bring you an unforgettable performance in their place. pic.twitter.com/3QEemHt9of
— EPICENTER FESTIVAL (@epicenterfest) March 11, 2019
Additionally, the Cult will take on Chicago Open Air Presents.
The music community was dealt another incredible loss on March 4th with the untimely passing of @The_Prodigy’s Keith Flint.
We are devastated they will no longer be able to perform. @OfficialCult has stepped in to bring you an unforgettable performance in their place. pic.twitter.com/i6ozGaQ1jF
— Chicago Open Air (@chiopenair) March 11, 2019
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Finally, Papa Roach will fill the slot at the Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival.
“We’re honored to step in for our brothers in The Prodigy at Sonic Temple on Saturday night,” Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix says. “They are such an influential band for us. We’re gonna celebrate, it’s gonna be a great night. We love you guys and we can’t wait to see you out there.”
The music community was dealt another incredible loss on March 4th with the untimely passing of @The_Prodigy’s Keith Flint.
We are devastated they will no longer be able to perform. @PapaRoach will now be performing at #SonicTempleFestival. pic.twitter.com/kIPnkFH1Mp
— SonicTempleFestival (@SonicTempleFest) March 11, 2019
The announcements follow the band’s decision to cancel all forthcoming tour dates this spring. Originally, the trio were set to embark on a short string of U.S. dates this May including the aforementioned festivals. The band announced the gigs in February, revealing it was their first headlining U.S. tour in 10 years. However, the Prodigy recently took to Twitter to announce that all scheduled forthcoming shows will be cancelled.
Following the tragic death of Keith Flint all forthcoming Prodigy shows will be cancelled with immediate effect.
TheProdigyHQ pic.twitter.com/qxRiHYIPME— The Prodigy (@the_prodigy) March 5, 2019
Flint passed away last week at the age of 49. Earlier today, the coroners’ report confirmed Flint’s cause of death was a suicide by hanging, according to the BBC.
While they are still awaiting toxicology reports to come in, they have determined the cause of death is not suspicious.
Our thoughts are with Flint’s family and friends at this time.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, there is help to be found. Please consider these online resources and talk to your regular doctor about your symptoms:
MentalHealth.gov – Get Immediate Help
ImAlive – Online Crisis Network
International Association For Suicide Prevention – Resources
The Anxiety And Depression Association Of America
The National Alliance On Mental Illness
American Psychiatric Association – Finding Help
National Institute Of Mental Health
American Psychological Association – Psychologist locator
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