Allegations of nonpayment and theft surface around “We Belong Here”
A viral video and a wave of Reddit posts claim the “We Belong Here” festival has been failing to pay artists and employees, with users saying the problems have stretched back for years. The original Reddit thread collects a YouTube video with what posters call receipts documenting alleged lies, deceit and poor business practices.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/4BWcPl6rkdw.
Fast facts from the thread
- Posters say the issues have been ongoing for roughly three years.
- Allegations are not limited to one state — complaints mention New York and Florida artists and staff.
- More than 10 artists and employees have reportedly come forward since the video was released.
- The Reddit thread includes claims and copies of receipts shared by users; the material has not been independently verified by reporting outlets.
These are community allegations circulating on social platforms. We Belong Here organizers have not been linked to an official statement in the thread; we’ll monitor for confirmations, responses and any reporting that verifies the claims.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/festivals/comments/1o4br14/we_belong_here_festival_caught_stealing_from/
