(CAMDEN, NJ) -- WXPN, the non-commercial, member-supported radio station of the University of Pennsylvania, has announced new safety protocols for its 2021 XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru, taking place Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19 on the Delaware Riverfront in Camden, NJ.
A negative COVID-19 test result or proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or will be required to enter the festival at Wiggins Park and the adjacent BB&T Pavilion. All XPoNential Music Festival ticket holders age 12 and older will be required to show one of the following:
Negative COVID-19 Test: Those not fully vaccinated are required to provide a negative result from a diagnostic COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours (3 days) of entering the festival, along with an appropriate ID matching the name on their documentation.
Proof of Vaccination: An original or printed copy of your vaccination card showing that you received a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson, no later than Friday, September 3, must be provided along with an appropriate ID matching the name on your documentation.
Children under 12 will be required to wear a mask when moving through the festival grounds, and may remove them when seated. If they plan to attend the Saturday evening concert at BB&T Pavilion, they are required to take a diagnostic COVID-19 test within 72 hours (3 days) of entering the festival and provide proof of a negative result.
Per CDC guidelines, all attendees, regardless of vaccination status, should wear masks in any indoor spaces. Any individuals experiencing COVID-like symptoms are strongly encouraged to remain at home.
“We are looking forward to a lively, safe, and comfortable festival in line with guidance from public officials and health professionals,” said WXPN General Manager Roger LaMay. “Throughout WXPN’s 25 years of successfully presenting an annual outdoor music festival, our overriding mission has been to connect artists with audiences in the safest way possible. The safety of the WXPN community is our top priority. If there are any updates, we will make additional announcements.”
These updates, daily artist lineups and all other details about the 2021 XPoNential Music Festival are available at XPNFEST.ORG. This Friday, August 27, 3-day passes for the general public will go on sale.
WXPN’s signature annual concert event that draws audiences from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, Mid-Atlantic region, and Northeastern US will again showcase the expertly curated mix of established and new artists enjoyed by WXPN members and listeners. Produced in partnership with the Camden County Board of Commissioners, the family-friendly XPoNential Music Festival will feature 25 artists performing on three stages at two outdoor venues, free beverages and other perks for WXPN members, and adoptable rescue dogs hosted by presenting sponsor Subaru.
Now in its 17th year at Wiggins Park, and 10th year partnering with Live Nation in presenting evening concerts at BB&T Pavilion, the festival is known for convenient access via public transportation, natural amphitheaters that produce great sound, and extensive food, drink, and vendor selections. Seating and riverfront promenades offer spectacular views of the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline.
WXPN, the nationally recognized leader in Triple A radio and the premier guide for discovering new and significant artists in rock, blues, roots, and folk, is the non-commercial, member-supported, public radio service of the University of Pennsylvania. WXPN produces World Cafe, public radio’s most popular program of popular music that is distributed by NPR to more than 200 U.S. radio stations, and the Peabody Award-winning Kids Corner. WXPN serves the greater Philadelphia area at 88.5 FM, the Lehigh Valley at 104.9 FM, Worton/Baltimore at 90.5 FM, Lancaster/York at 88.7 FM, Harrisburg at 99.7 FM, North Jersey/Poconos at 91.9 FM, and the world via online streaming at www.XPN.org. The WXPN app brings all of WXPN to any mobile device. WXPN produces XPoNential Radio on XPN2 as its secondary radio channel in HD, also available online.
