Summer Stage Collapses

Soundcheck | Aug 26, 2011

In the world of concert promoters, summer 2011 can be summed up in two words: stage collapses. Today: A discussion about outdoor stage safety and regulation following the deadly accidents at this summer's music festivals. Plus, a live performance from folk troubadour Ana Egge. And, we ask what role music played for you as you weathered Hurricane Irene.

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

Mamdani plans to build temporary highway in Brooklyn Heights to fix crumbling part of BQE

The announcement marks the city's biggest infrastructure plan since the new mayor took office at the start of the year. And it's one that's likely to face pushback.
Gothamist |

Long Live the Art of Shoe-Leather Reporting!

Plus, combing through the Epstein Files.
On the Media |

Iran War Impasse

The Brian Lehrer Show |

A Deep Dive on Baking Chocolate Chip Cookies

All Of It with Alison Stewart |
YOU ARE ONLINE