MANILA, Philippines – The people behind the GoodVybes music festival have spoken up after Passion Pit's Michael Angelakos tweeted that he had not yet received his payment for performing at the festival last year. (IN PHOTOS: Passion Pit, CHVRCHES thrill PH fans at GoodVybes Fest 2016)
On Monday, February 20, Michael replied to a tweet by Manila Concerts about GoodVybes, saying: "Welp, I still haven't been paid [for the GoodVybes festival performance]. However, that crowd was amazing. Love you, Manila."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/Manilaconcerts">@Manilaconcerts</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/goodvybesfest">@goodvybesfest</a> welp, i still haven't been paid. however, that crowd was amazing. love you, manila.</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833492834594471937">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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He later responded to concerned fans who reacted to his tweet, saying that he would still come back to Manila despite what happened.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/moldybetamax">@moldybetamax</a> of course i'll come back at some point</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833494239250092034">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/swim9ood">@swim9ood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Manilaconcerts">@Manilaconcerts</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/goodvybesfest">@goodvybesfest</a> because there are ppl running festivals/shows (lots of them) that actually take care of artists!</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833494492997115906">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/johnmarimarcelo">@johnmarimarcelo</a> people listening to my music > money -- at the end of the day, the money comes. thanks dude <a href="https://t.co/t9LYEXmTnB">https://t.co/t9LYEXmTnB</a></p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833498217656545280">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/jeszelmarie">@jeszelmarie</a> you listening to my music is way better than getting paid on that show at this point xo <a href="https://t.co/t9LYEXmTnB">https://t.co/t9LYEXmTnB</a></p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833498539103748096">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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In a series of tweets, GoodVybes responded to Michael's claims, saying that they had already paid Passion Pit's management: "We would like to clarify we have paid the talent fees and airfare for [Passion Pit] and that if there are any pending, we would be glad to resolve directly with the [Passion Pit's] handlers. We hope this clarifies the issue."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We would like to clarify we have paid the talent fees & airfare for <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit">@passionpit</a> & that if ther r any pending, we would be glad to resolve</p>— GoodVybes Fest (@goodvybesfest) <a href="https://twitter.com/goodvybesfest/status/833538528579497985">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">(Continuation) directly with the <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit">@passionpit</a> handlers. We hope this clarifies the issue</p>— GoodVybes Fest (@goodvybesfest) <a href="https://twitter.com/goodvybesfest/status/833538912211529728">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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In an interview with Bandwagon, Nico Bacani, president of Vybe Productions, said that it was unfair of Michael to make the statement that he did, since he did not say whether he was referring to GoodVybes or to his agency.
He added that Vybe was originally supposed to provide a rehearsal tent, the cost of which would be deducted from Passion Pit's fees. Because Passion Pit was unable to use the tent, his agency and Vybe decided not to deduct the tent's cost anymore. Nico said that the tent's cost – 16% of the total – may be what Michael was talking about.
Meanwhile, Passion Pit responded to GoodVybes statement via Twitter. He wrote:
"See, I've got this thing: to fly around the world to play one show, it's a big deal! Kinda messes with my brain a bit, my doctors advise against [it]. But when you have a bunch of fans someplace and there's money there so you can afford it, you make it work. Cool, so we do that. Then a bunch of things happen, which I won't go into, but I'll say that, you know, festivals can be dangerous. You have to know your shit.
"Anyway, we play. We're still alive. And we go home. This is when, usually, artists already get paid. We hadn't they were still settling. Festivals cost a lot of money. I have a lot of respect for people who run festivals. So long as they pay, you know, within a year. That's it.
"Anyway, I just commented on a tweet that reminded me of a show that I'm still waiting to get paid for. I've got bills to pay, too! Oh well."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">well, here you go. <a href="https://t.co/eTzg530CDE">https://t.co/eTzg530CDE</a></p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833558162192084993">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">see, i've got this thing: to fly around the world to play one show, it's a big deal! kinda messes with my brain a bit, my drs advise against</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833559022582235136">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">but when you have a bunch of fans someplace and there's money there so you can afford it, you make it work. cool, so we do that.</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833559217336381440">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">then a bunch of things happen, which i won't go into, but i'll say that, you know, festivals can be dangerous. you have to know yr shit.</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833559402166759424">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">festivals cost a lot of money. i have a lot of respect for people who run festivals. so long as they pay, you know, within a year. that's it</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833559928069554177">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">anyway, we play. we're still alive. and we go home. this is when, usually, artists already get paid. we hadn't they were still settling.</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833559711874170880">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">anyway, i just commented on a tweet that reminded me of a show that i'm still waiting to get paid for. i've got bills to pay, too! oh well.</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833561945341120513">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Michael added later that he didn't need to explain himself and that Vybe Productions should speak to his team.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">i mean, ppl who made the "statement" can explain themselves to my team. i don't need to make a statement defending myself. i already have.</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833566897429950464">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">for their sake, i will not go and explain the whole situation. i was being vague for a good reason -- almost being too kind, actually.</p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833567329074155521">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">and, hey, i'm still alive. i posted this tonight. life is good, it works itself out. xo <a href="https://t.co/t9LYEXmTnB">https://t.co/t9LYEXmTnB</a></p>— Passion Pit (@passionpit) <a href="https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/833567965610115072">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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GoodVybes Fest was held at the Aseana City Open Grounds on February 20, 2016. Other acts at the festival included CHVRCHES, Oh Wonder, and Montreal-based rockers Stars. – Rappler.com