Montreal's Metro Metro Music Festival to Pause in 2024 Due to Safety Concerns

In light of safety considerations, the well-known Metro Metro music festival in Montreal has announced a hiatus for the year 2024. This decision comes after a series of threats were directed at one of the festival's organizers in the previous year.

Prioritizing Safety

The festival's organizers have made the decision public through their social media channels, underscoring the importance of safety for everyone involved. They expressed their desire to use the off-year to carefully evaluate and strengthen the event's security measures. Enhanced safety protocols aim to provide a better and more secure environment for attendees in the future.

History of Threats

Last year, the Montreal police were made aware of several threats targeting one of the festival's organizers as well as the festival itself. These threats led to a police proposal to revoke the festival's liquor license just before it was slated to occur. However, this motion was not successful, and the event proceeded as scheduled.

Acclaimed Performers and Future Plans

Metro Metro boasts a reputation as Canada's largest urban festival, having featured major hip-hop celebrities like Drake, 50 Cent, and Jack Harlow. Despite the pause in 2024, the organizers have indicated they will continue to hold 'Metro Metro presents' shows throughout the year to maintain the festival's presence and connection with its audience.

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