Kelvedon Festival - CANCELLED 2012

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Kelvedon Free Music Festival has been cancelled.

A statement from organisers says:

"It is with great regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the Kelvedon Free Music Festival this year. Essex Police informed us only in late April that they had concerns around the safety of the event based on the plans submitted to them as part of our licensing application; these plans were entirely consistent with those successfully submitted in prior years. Representatives from the organising committee met with the Police, the Transport Police, the Fire Brigade and the District Council on Wednesday 9th May to discuss how the concerns raised might be addressed. However, with only 2 months to go, we have neither the time nor, more importantly, resources to address all the points they now expect us to under their revised approach to events such as this.

We fully endorse the desire to ensure the Festival is as safe as it can possibly be and we have always worked towards that; unfortunately, this year, we are unable to meet the external requirements for that and we have come to the decision we have with a heavy heart. Please accept our apologies if you are an artist, stallholder or other participant in the Festival and you are hearing this for the first time, your usual contact will be in touch with you imminently to discuss next steps.

It is too early to say what will be possible for next year, we will consider that in the coming months although it is quite clear that we will not be able to proceed on the same basis we have previously. Thank you to all who have supported us over the past 13 years and made the Kelvedon Free Music Festival one of the most successful of its kind."

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This one day FREE community festival, now in its fourteenth year has grown bigger and bigger over the years and there are now two stages including the original truck stage. The festival takes place at The Recreation Ground, at The Chase just off Kelvedon High Street on Saturday 14th July 2012.

Line-up

New Town Kings, Animal Noise, Britsh Beach Boys, Scooby, Jellycats, Lady Bird and the Larks, Kelvedon St Mary's School Choir, Angry Vs The Bear, Day Of The Sirens, Electra , Two Steps Twice, Hoof, Station, and Manic Minor.

Musicians are predominantly Essex-based and there will also be various street entertainers.

On site

There is a craft fair in a marquee, a barbecue, and a beer tent plus other hot and cold food and drink.

Accommodation

This is a non-camping event, Kelvedon has plenty of accommodation options available.

More info

More information will be posted here when it comes available.

For more information, see the Kelvedon Free Music Festival website.

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