ANGER and disappointment are just some of the emotions being felt by Summer Fest ticket holders today after the festival was postponed.

Summer Fest was set to be held at Blackburn Rovers’ Ewood Park at the end of May but bosses have chosen to postpone it until 2023, citing increased costs as a reason.

Boy George, the Human League, Heather Small and Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet were just some of the acts who were meant to be taking the stage.  

All tickets from this year's event will be automatically rolled over for 2023. For those unable to attend the new date in 2023, full details of how to request a refund will be made available at the earliest opportunity.

After making the announcement on the official Summer Fest Facebook page, comments were turned off and the post received dozens of ‘sad’ and ‘angry’ reactions.

Many ticket holders have taken to social media to express their opinions on the postponed event.

While some are disappointed but still looking forward to the event when it takes place next year, others are angry and demanding a refund.

Leanne Mitchell said she was “gutted” about the news.

She said: "Bought our tickets in January and then now they cancel. Gutted.

“You can use the tickets next year but what good is that?

“Bad enough it's been scrapped so close to the event but to not give those with tickets an option to get a refund is just bang out of order.”

One person said: “Too many times these events are cancelled at short notice, especially after tickets have been bought.”

“Sorry that you can't run it at a profit,” said another, “but that's no justification for cancelling on us.”

 

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Commenting on the ticket price point, which were listed at £29.50 per day or £79.50 for the weekend, one person said: “I'm not surprised at what they were charging for them.”

Twitter user @LesleyAD42 said: “Gutted, but will look forward to next year! Chin up guys.”

Disappointed Twitter user, Alexandra Jayne Connell, said: ”Was looking forward to this too.”

Catherine McLean was grateful she didn’t book the festival for a big event, tagging her friend and saying: “It’s a good job we didn’t book for the hen party!”

“The line up was the problem,” said another social media user.

James Brown agreed, writing: “Nobody wants to pay those prices for the quality of acts on offer really.”

Stuart Graham said, “Refund now thanks”, while Chris Lofthouse described the move as a “shambles”.