Categories: News

40 UK Festivals Cancelled This Summer, Over 170 In 5 Years

The UK festival scene is in crisis, with 40 festivals already cancelled this summer and over 170 disappearing in the past five years, according to the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF). The recent cancellation of the El Dorado Festival in Herefordshire highlights the severe financial pressures festivals face, including rising operational costs and the impact of the increased cost of living. The AIF warns that without government intervention, over 100 more festivals could vanish by the end of the year, primarily due to unpredictable and unsustainable supply chain costs.

To combat this, the AIF has launched the ‘5% For Festivals’ campaign, urging festival-goers to lobby for a temporary VAT reduction on ticket sales from 20% to 5%. This measure aims to provide the necessary support for festival promoters to rebuild. AIF CEO John Rostron emphasized that the industry’s decline is not due to a lack of public demand but financial challenges. The loss of smaller festivals also threatens emerging talent, reducing opportunities for new artists to perform and grow. Immediate action is needed to preserve this culturally significant industry.

article credit to: www.nme.com

Dylan Smith

Recent Posts

GT_Ofice Brings Feel Good Dance With ‘Someone Else’

Appearing three times on the Billboard Dance Charts last year, GT_Ofice has been making waves…

4 hours ago

Why Celebrating New Year’s with Martin Garrix at Neon Countdown is Pure Magic

There’s something uniquely unforgettable about starting the New Year with Martin Garrix. His sets aren’t…

4 hours ago

Breaking Boundaries: DJ Snake’s The Outlaw Debut at Thailand’s 808 Festival

Get ready, Thailand—something extraordinary is about to shake the foundations of Bangkok's music scene this…

1 day ago

Nonduality Drops Awesome Remix Of ‘No Clue’

Berlin-based Producer Nonduality takes on Frederik Neu and Jakob Mäder’s track ‘No Clue’ in his…

1 day ago

Kruelty’s Bold Debut: Bloodbath Machinery Has Arrived

On November 13th, Kruelty, the DJ and producer known for his hard-hitting and sinister approach…

2 days ago

New EDM Friday: Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Nicky Romero, Timmy Trumpet

Martin Garrix & Jex - Told You SoMartin Garrix teams up with Jex for ‘Told…

2 days ago