Boardmasters expansion plans approved
The festival will welcome 58,000 people next summer
Boardmasters is going to get bigger.
Plans to expand the festival's capacity from 53,000 to 58,000 next summer have been approved by Cornwall Council today.
It comes after a five hour meeting to discuss the proposals.
Andrew Topham, Boardmasters CEO and Festival Organiser said, “We’re delighted that Cornwall Council has granted us permission to expand Boardmasters to a new total capacity of 58,000 from this summer.
"Thank you to Cornwall Council, the residents who took time to provide their valuable feedback and to all of the relevant parties who have supported us on this journey. We have an incredible show lined up this year, with headliners Stormzy, Chase & Status and Sam Fender, and a wealth of music and surf talent.
"As always, we will continue our hard work to produce a world-class festival in Cornwall.”
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