Shrewsbury Fields Forever: Postponed music festival will have changes to line-up for new date
The line-up of a postponed musical festival will have changes, organisers have warned.
Shrewsbury Fields Forever had been expected to host high-profile acts including The Happy Mondays and Dizzee Rascal at the event earmarked for July, but bosses say the line-up could change for its September date.
Dene Edwards, festival director, revealed just days before the event's scheduled date of July 9 that "unforeseen circumstances" left them with "no option" but to find a new date.
The festival, which will take place in the town's Quarry park, will now be held on September 16, 17, and 18.
Today, Mr Edwards said he expected to confirm act arrangements over the coming days and hoped to make an announcement next week. He said: "We are hoping to issue a press release next week with all the up-to-date information.
"There are going to be changes to the line-up but quite a few will be moving to the new date. We are sure it will still be a good show."
The decision to postpone had been taken after a production company said it could no longer provide its services for the festival.
Tickets bought for the event are still valid for the new dates, but many festival goers had to have a refund as some were unable to make it.
Following the announcement, more than 100 ticket buyers took to to the company's Facebook page to express their disappointment.
Some said they were angry to see the announcement left until the last minute having pre-paid for accommodation. Others posted on the company's Facebook page more recently, calling for the line-up to be announced with many concerned the deadline to refund tickets had already passed.
Mr Edwards said: "People had the opportunity to do that once the date changed through the ticket seller.
"They were directly contacted about it and then refunded if they could not make the new date.
"That was more about the new date than the line up. Everyone was told at the time they should seek a refund if they wished.
"They are reminded that the line-up can change, but we understand people have particular acts they want to see."
The line-up had also included Wretch 32, Alexandra Jayne, Dan Owen and Heidi Browne.
For information visit www.shrewsburyfestival.com, or www.facebook.com/ShrewsburyFestival