Larmer Tree Festival cancelled for 2021
Its organiser say it's not worth the risk, despite hope that events can go ahead next year.
The Larmer Tree Festival will not be going ahead for a second year in a row, as it was announced 2021s event has been cancelled.
Organisers were forced to cancel this year's event, which is held in Wiltshire, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and they say it's not worth the risk to go ahead in ten months time as well.
In a statement, they said:
"2020 has been hard on us all and although 2021 looks brighter, we know that it will still be a year of uncertainty full of challenges for the live events industry and society as a whole.
It is with that in mind, we have taken the difficult decision not to host Larmer Tree Festival in 2021.
Whilst we’re optimistic that there will be events happening next year, we know that the level of risk will be higher than normal and unfortunately it’s not a risk we’re able to take. It’s an expensive business presenting a festival especially following the necessary cancellation of the 2020 festival, and we’ve decided on balance it would be best to take next year off."
2020's version would have been the festival's 30th anniversary, with James, Frank Turner and Jack Savoretti headlining.
The organisers also say that there will be "unavoidable redundancies" due to the financial affects of the pandemic:
"Whilst we’re working on bringing Larmer Tree back in 2022, the financial ramifications of this prolonged period of inactivity sadly means unavoidable redundancies for the wonderful staff who make Larmer Tree happen for you all. Thank you for all your incredibly hard work over the years. Our hearts go out to all industry professionals affected by the Covid-19 crisis.
We wish all those events happening in 2021 the best of luck and hope that we all have a better Summer next year. Sorry that we cannot make Larmer Tree part of that."