After encountering turbulence at the Hamptons airport, Kygo’s Palm Tree Music Festival ended up being held on land owned by the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton.
We exclusively reported that the trendy electronic music festival, headlined by Swedish House Mafia, is now in its fourth year and is set to take place at Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach on June 22nd.
But even after the music event protested, the Federal Aviation Administration denied the festival’s permit.
“Most of the questions from the FAA were about the schedule for the runway closure since the airport is operational,” a source said of the reason for the refusal.The festival then lost its venue.
A statement from Palm Tree reads: “We are pleased to announce to our eagerly awaited attendees that the Palm Tree Music Festival will be held in a new location this year, at the Shinnecock Nation in Southampton, for the fourth time. Our partnership with the Shinnecock Nation is expected to greatly benefit festival guests and the community, and we are committed to making this year’s festival a successful and memorable one.”
A statement from the Shinnecock Tribe added that they “look forward to working with Palm Tree Crew to ensure a successful and safe event.”
Other events planned include the 78th Shinnecock Indian Powwow, which begins Aug. 30, according to the state’s website.
Palm Tree Concerts will also feature artists such as Kygo, Sofi Tucker, Purple Disco Machine, Zandra, Will Sass and Flat Stanley.
Sponsors include Don Julio, Abercrombie & Fitch and GeoJam, according to a statement.
The tribe is one of the oldest self-governing tribes in New York State. The tribe and local residents of the upscale neighborhood Previously, there was a fight over a sign. It is located on tribal land along Highway 27.
