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A Woke Music Fest Imploded—and Angry Fans Want Answers

‘CONSCIOUS CARNAVAL’

The NYC fest LetsGetFr.ee lured young music fans with a stacked lineup and a mission-driven approach. Some of them now think the whole thing was a scam.

Adam Manno
Adam Manno 

Entertainment Reporter

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Photo Illustration by Erin O'Flynn/The Daily Beast/Getty and LetsGetFr.ee
Adam Manno

Adam Manno

Entertainment Reporter

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