Two acts forced to pull out of Latitude due to positive Covid tests

They've been forced to drop out last minute from the festival.

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 23rd Jul 2021

Two acts at this year's Latitude Festival have been forced to pull out last minute due to positive Covid-19 tests.

Alfie Templeman posted on Twitter to say he could no longer play at this year's event in Henham park.

Latitude confirmed he will be replaced by Sports Team at the Obelisk Arena this afternoon.

Fontaine D.C is the second artist confirmed to be out of the lineup due to positive Covid tests in the band - with all members now having to self-isolate.

Sleaford Mods will be replacing them on the BBC Sounds Stage this evening instead,

Thousands of people have headed to Henham Park for the four-day event which is the first major music festival to take place since restrictions were eased in England.

Campers had to stick to strict Covid guidelines to get in, including proof of a negative test or two vaccinations.

The event runs through until Sunday.

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