Organisers of the hugely popular Victorious Festival have broken their silence after the shocking last-minute cancellation of the event's entire Saturday lineup, leaving thousands of fans disappointed.
The decision to pull the plug was made on Saturday morning, just hours before gates were due to open, citing a severe 'yellow weather warning' for wind issued by the Met Office. The abrupt announcement sent ripples of frustration through eager attendees who had travelled from across the country.
Official Statement Addresses Attendee Concerns
In a new statement released on their official social media channels, the festival team directly addressed the fallout. "We are sorry to announce that we have taken the decision to cancel the Saturday of Victorious Festival 2024," the statement began, confirming the unprecedented move.
The primary reason given was overriding concerns for public safety. The forecasted high winds posed a significant risk to the extensive infrastructure of the large-scale event, including staging, temporary structures, and crowd safety.
What This Means for Ticket Holders
The festival has outlined the next steps for those holding tickets for the affected day:
- Saturday Day Ticket holders: Will be eligible for an automatic refund from their point of purchase.
- Weekend Ticket holders: A partial refund will be automatically processed for the value of the Saturday portion of their ticket.
The statement assured patrons that the refund process would be automatic, requiring no further action from them, and advised allowing several days for the transaction to be completed.
The Show Goes On (For Some)
In a bittersweet turn of events, the festival confirmed that the Friday and Sunday events proceeded as planned, with full programmes and performances going ahead unaffected by the Saturday's weather woes.
This incident marks one of the most significant weather-related cancellations for a major UK music festival this summer, highlighting the immense logistical challenges event organisers face when dealing with the unpredictable British climate.
