All Things Go Festival Canceled TikTok Winners' Set
Weather forced organizers to cancel the performance of competition winners Las Hermanas Machado at Forest Hills Stadium.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Latin
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TikTok partnered with the All Things Go festival for a performance competition, but weather issues led to the cancellation of the winning act's scheduled set. The Cuban sister trio, Las Hermanas Machado, will not have their appearance rescheduled.
Why it matters
The partnership aimed to help online artists translate digital audience-building into real-world performance careers. The cancellation denies the winners a high-profile opportunity to reach a live crowd at a major festival.
Since launching in 2014, the All Things Go festival has grown its presence, while major festival lineups overall maintain a 21%-22% representation of women. Winners were selected based on voice, songwriting, and fan interaction.
The players
All Things Go
This is a music festival organization that has operated since 2014 and partners with digital platforms to curate lineups.
Las Hermanas Machado
This Cuban sister trio based in Miami won the USA regional TikTok Music on Stage competition.
TikTok
This social media company operates the Music on Stage platform designed to bridge digital creator engagement with live performance.
The details
TikTok hosted the competition in August through its Music on Stage platform, requiring artists to submit original videos with the #MusicOnStage hashtag. Despite the selection process, the New York show at Forest Hills Stadium remains canceled with no make-up date provided.
Timeline
The All Things Go festival launched in 2014.
The Music on Stage competition submission period took place in August 2026.
The All Things Go festival occurred from Sept. 25-27, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The push to feature online creators at major festivals reflects a broader effort to diversify talent beyond traditional pipelines. This specific partnership attempts to improve the 21%-22% representation of women in major music festival lineups by providing direct pathways to live stages.
Fans who anticipated the debut of the competition winners at Forest Hills Stadium will not have the chance to see them at this event. The cancellation prevents the group from gaining the planned exposure to the live festival audience.
The takeaway
This event highlights the inherent risks of relying on outdoor live performance opportunities for digital-first career advancement. Artists and organizers alike face logistical hurdles that can disrupt the transition from viral social media success to professional stage presence.
Further reading
For more on emerging performers in the regional scene, visit Latin.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Adweek.
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