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Seattle: Change afoot at Bumbershoot?

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Layoffs at its parent nonprofit and talk of split weekends have aroused concerns over the future of Bumbershoot, a staple of the Pacific Northwest music and arts scene, and a fixture on the U.S. touring calendars of bands from indie to established. As a result of declining attendance (down significantly compared to previous years), changes are being contemplated — some of them central to the groundbreaker ethos of the region’s biggest music and arts festival, a barometer of national trends and talent. Chris Kornelis of Seattle Weekly breaks it down.

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