Regina concert goers say Sweet Escape Fest marred by lack of security

Those who attended the anticipated Sweet Escape Fest in Regina over Labour Day weekend say the event spiralled into uncertainty on its final night - as security was severely limited and artists took to the stage to say they weren’t paid.
The two-day event from Aug 30th to 31st was slated to feature 24 hip hop artists and DJs in Regina’s Victoria Park. Organized by Phoenix Entertainment in collaboration with Origami Barbershop, tickets for the all-ages event ran from $79 to $309.
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[@HeyLookPropane]

The Fyre Festival of Regina 😂

[@Slipknvt]

For some context!!! That fight that was recorded here was between a mother and her daughter, i tried to break it up basically as soon as it started the mom was genuinely trying to hurt her daughter! It was so sad to find out after it was a mother and a daughter, the boyfriend of the daughter thought i had other intentions beside breaking up that fight and tried pulling me off but we cleared it all up afterwards!

[@NotLeftarded1]

Urban music comes with thug mentality, you get what you support.

[@jamesmccarthy5992]

Is that blatant racism??

[@AussieBodybuilder]

Regina and Saskatchewan is lacking alot of things

[@chrisjones6496]

Brains 🧠

[@wigsy99]

Let’s see Hip Hip ,Rap and their fans what could possibly go wrong 🙄?

[@boyce5994]

I think the issue is the two hippies that put the event on.

[@korky7674]

But diversity is our strength.

[@Wargutz666]

What TF does that have to do with the story? Is it like a "on the spectrum" thing with the way your brain processes information?

[@AussieBodybuilder]

​@@Wargutz666it has everything to do with awful music venue

[@colinsellers1143]

I forgot Saskatchewan was even there

[@davegravitt210]

The performers are crybabies! If it would have been the bands with an actual heart in the music then it would have been a success! I guess it's just greed for no talent Thugs!