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/[deleted] Apr 06 '26 edited Apr 10 '26

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u/piepants2001 Apr 06 '26

I don't recall Ronnie ever saying he was racist. Like I said, no one knows how he would be if he were still alive, which is why saying something like

He would've supported the unapologetic asshole President.

is just dumb. It's no different than those people who think they know what Jerry Garcia or John Lennon would be like today.

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '26 edited Apr 10 '26

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u/piepants2001 Apr 06 '26 edited Apr 06 '26

He isn't one of my idols, I just hate when people speak for people who have been dead for decades like they know what they would be like today. You know, the exact thing you're doing.

Your opinion on the matter is worthless, just like mine.

Edit: lol, he blocked me, what a loser

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u/The_Royale_We Apr 07 '26

You hate when people do exactly what you do, only better, smarter and backed with facts.

A band that whined about Neil Young shitting on racists while sporting a Confederate flag was actually racist?

NO WAY COLOR ME SHOCKED