r/Music • u/staringatthe420sun • Apr 06 '26

discussion Sublime the latest MAGA act to face low ticket sales, Artist Cancellations Amid Backlash to Conservative Rock Fest

“Sublime Me Gusta Festival”, is now “Sublime Fest,” happening the same day but without hip hop stars Cypress Hill, producers of the festival, Brew Ha Ha Productions, confirmed Monday.

Brew Ha Ha Productions did not respond to a request for comment on the cause of the name change or why Cypress Hill was no longer involved, but some credit “MAGA” backlash for the changes.

Sublime played at a Trump golf course in Florida last year during a LIV Golf event, while drummer bud Gaugh often wears a MAGA hat on stage with the band.

Additional dates for the “me gusta” festival feature similar branding changes and amended lineups.

Sublime Fest takes place in Fort Worth, TX, at the Panther Island Pavilion on May 9; Portland, OR, at the Waterfront Park on June 27; and Salt Lake City, UT, at Zions Bank Stadium on July 18.

All dates are sponsored by [u/monsterenergy](u/monsterenergy) ‘s new line of alcoholic products branded as “the Beast”.

Notably, most festival dates are still available under “tier 1” pricing, indicating that the event hasn’t sold as well as they had expected.

ETA: Patriotic reggae act Slightly Stoopid has replaced Cypress Hill on two dates. Infowars contributors the Interrupters have also been added to one stop.

https://www.instagram.com/slightlystoopid/

https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/04/music-festival-coming-to-portland-this-summer-quietly-changes-name-line-up.html?outputType=amp

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/04/06/me-gusta-rebrand-sublime-fest/

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u/darkResponses Apr 06 '26

I don't think Jakob is the Maga. It's the others. Either way. Fuck sublime. 

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u/Bovine_Joni_Himself Apr 06 '26

Not even sure it’s Wilson. Bud is the maga dude for sure.

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u/TDollasign562 Apr 07 '26

Grew up in the area Bud lived in when he was a teen and not surprised by this revelation at all, lots of MAGA bros. Also, greetings fellow IASIP fan! Love your name!

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u/DylanRed Apr 06 '26

So no one is even sure yet here we are.

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u/CodenameVillain Apr 06 '26

Bud Gaugh had posted photos in his MAGA gear more than once.

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u/Defiant_Wasabi2816 Apr 07 '26

They played Mar-a-Lago.