Venue Woes Continue as Brooklyn Mirage Postpones Memorial Day Weekend Shows

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Avant Gardner, the operators of the Brooklyn Mirage, announced Tuesday that all concerts scheduled through Memorial Day weekend have been postponed due to ongoing permit issues, further delaying the venue’s highly anticipated reopening.

In a statement, management confirmed that affected shows would be rescheduled for July and August, with ticket-holders receiving email and text notifications about refund options.

“Although the Brooklyn Mirage is opening later than anticipated, we are making great progress towards opening our doors,” the venue stated. “We take responsibility for the delay and are working diligently with the City of New York to make sure that we meet all regulations and requirements, so that we can deliver a safe and unforgettable experience for everyone.”

The Chainsmokers were set to headline a pair of concerts, which have now been rescheduled for August 7-8. They took to Instagram Stories to lament the postponements.

“We are being told the venue still does not have the permitting required to open,” the duo wrote. “We are truly devastated. We put so much into building an amazing show for our favorite city but this is just how things go sometimes.”

The postponements mark another setback for the beleaguered open-air venue, which has undergone extensive renovations and was expected to unveil significant upgrades this spring. The venue was unable to open on its scheduled date of May 2nd after reportedly failing to secure final compliance from building inspectors, ultimately postponing the relaunch indefinitely.

Avant Gardner today promised to share updates about the Mirage’s progress and expected opening date by the end of this week, noting they are working “24/7 to bring you the groundbreaking experience we promised.” Helmed by new CEO Josh Wyatt, the renovation project includes structural upgrades, a redesigned stage and major enhancements to the venue’s sound and lighting systems.

“I can tell you that when you walk into Brooklyn Mirage for the first time, you’re going to see a set design that will blow you away,” Wyatt told EDM.com in a recent interview. “Then when you come back two weeks or two months later, it’s going to look totally different. The type of technology that we’re designing to be able to allow us to do that is bespoke and has never been done before—I think it’s pretty mind-blowing.”

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Charlotte de Witte Is Headlining 6 New York Shows In 4 Days

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From underground warehouses to big-name venues, Charlotte de Witte is storming New York this week with a massive run of shows.

Starting Wednesday, May 21st, the Belgian techno superstar is headlining six shows across four days, with most already sold out. She begins at Public Records before conquering Superior Ingredients, a mysterious secret location, 99 Scott, The Ruins at Knockdown Center, and finally The Great Hall at Avant Gardner.

Fans attending these shows will likely hear unreleased music from de Witte’s long-awaited debut album, due out November 7th via her own KNTXT label. She recently released its opener “The Realm” and is now set to drop another new single on May 29th, a techno track called “No Division” featuring XSALT.

The song’s vinyl version, which includes the “Original Mix” and “Instrumental Mix” as a B-side, is getting an early release and will be available to purchase sale at each show.

“Launching this single while I’m in New York feels symbolic,” de Witte said in a statement. “There’s something about the city, its chaos, its diversity, its constant movement, that perfectly mirrors the spirit of ‘No Division.’ It’s a place where differences collide and coexist.”

Tickets to de Witte’s tour are available now and you can pre-save “No Division” here.

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