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Promoters & Festival Organizers

Michael Lang

Co-created the most famous music festival in history. His vision defined the American music festival.
Upstate Connection

Moved to Woodstock. Co-created the original 1969 Woodstock Festival (held in Bethel, NY), Woodstock '94 (Saugerties), and Woodstock '99 (Rome, NY).

Sqwerve performing at Lark Hall

Key Achievements

Co-created Woodstock 1969
Woodstock '94
Woodstock '99
Defined the music festival concept
Hall of Fame

Quick Facts

CategoryPromoters & Festival Organizers
Upstate ConnectionWoodstock
Years1944 – 2022
Active1969-2019
GenreFolk, Rock