Woodstock is canceled. That’s probably a good thing.

Though the main issue reportedly involved permitting, the investors behind the Woodstock 50th anniversary concert put out a statement saying they “don’t believe the production of the festival can be executed as an event worthy of the Woodstock Brand name while also ensuring the health and safety of the artists, partners and attendees. … As difficult as it is, we believe this is the most prudent decision for all parties involved.”