APPLETON (NBC 26) — Thunderstorms impacted the beginning of the 11th annual Mile of Music. Many of the shows moved indoors.
The festival's three main stages (Jones Park, Houdini Plaza and Lawrence Lawn) moved acts indoors for Thursday night, and the mid-size outdoor venues canceled performances after lightning appeared in the area.
Musicians Tom Jones and Steve Scott were scheduled to play Thursday evening with their band, but stayed at the festival after their performance was canceled.
"We were looking forward to it, people hearing us play," Scott said.
"Instead of playing, we get to watch people now, so we're going to do that," Jones said.
Organizers says they'll continue evaluate storms throughout the weekend.
"Kinda what we prioritized today were artists who were only to be here today," Mile of Music team member Kim Mauthe said, "So that they could still get in front of their audience here in Appleton. So we rescheduled that way."
The festival says it hopes to make decisions several hours before relocating or postponing performances at large outdoor venues. The Mile of Music says to check its social media pages and app for updates.
The festival continues through Sunday.
