Rock n Wrestle Festival - CANCELLED 2012

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Wakefield Rock n Wrestle Festival has been cancelled.

A statement from organisers says:

"It is with very heavy hearts and much regret that we announce the cancellation of Rock n Wrestle Festival 2012.

Putting the festival together in what is proving to be a very challenging year was more difficult than we anticipated and we have spent the last few weeks fighting hard to keep RnW2012 afloat. Unfortunately circumstances, including event hosts pulling out at the last minute, last minute band drop outs and pre-sales have dictated that we would be unable to run the festival to a standard advertised and that both the artists and that ticket holders would rightly expect.

Organisers Jim Cameron and Ian Brookes express deepest regrets to everyone and thank all the bands and staff, who worked so hard with us to try and pull off what has proven to be an impossible task and we know how much they share in our disappointment.

We also want to send a huge thanks to the RnW2012 fans who stuck by us and we are so sorry that we can’t fulfil what we set out to do. RnW2012, a self funded festival was a huge success in it's first year in 2011 and it is a massive shame to pull the plug, but are faced with obstacles which are totally out of our control.

However on a happier note...

The Battle of the Bands Final is still taking place this Friday at the Snooty Fox, Wakefield with alternative prizes up for grabs for all 4 finalists (Olivine, King Nothing, Ethos Theory, Undafret with special guest slot from The Idol Dead). It would be really good to see you all in attendance, share a drink and cheer on the bands.

Many apologies... We are truly gutted!

Jim Cameron / Ian Brookes

Ticket holders will receive a full refund and more news of how to do this will be posted out soon."

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Wakefield Rock n Wrestle Festival returns over the weekend of Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th Augustr 2012 based at 'The Thunderdome' an indoor arena, home to UKW in Wakefield, in West Yorkshire and is set to offer live music acts and wrestling entertainment.

Line-up

The first acts confirmed are Beholder and Wrathchild as headliners, with Triaxis, Revolter, Down the Machine, Kyrbgrinder, Conquest of Steel, Lockin, Road to Horizon, JD and the FDCs, Exit State, Further From The Truth, 14th Night, Chasing Dragons, The 9plan, Abadden, Winter Storm, Counterhold, and A thousand Enemies.

Tickets

Tickets are priced at £15 for the weekend or £8 for either day.

The Rock n Wrestle concept was the idea of Neil Morris following an event Broken played for UKW. As Wakefield Rock Festival wasn't happening Neil suggested holding the event at UKW.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.

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