Entertainment · 13 July 2026
Three summer music festivals cancelled due to high expenses and poor ticket uptake
Three summer music festivals at country estates, featuring acts like Christina Aguilera and Eric Clapton, have been cancelled at short notice. GCE Live, the event's organiser, announced that a financial rescue package had collapsed, rendering continuation impossible. They blamed high supplier and artist costs, alongside lower than average ticket sales due to the cost of living crisis.
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