Sad news for festival-goers this morning as organisers of the Toogether Festival, planned for the end of the July, have announced the three-day event has postponed.
Taken with a ‘heavy heart’
Organiser of the event, Mark Weber, posted the news to their Facebook Page this morning (Monday). He said,
“It is with a heavy heart that we, at Toogether, have today been forced to make the difficult decision to cancel this event.
“We have weighed up all options at this crucial point, and feel there is too much risk to proceed at this time of uncertainty.”
High number of isolation cases “weighs too heavily against us”
Mark went on to explain,
“Sadly, as you are aware, each day there is an overwhelming increase in Covid cases, both on the Island and nationwide. Based on the safety of all of the team, performers, and you our festival lovers, the rise of high positive cases, and crucially high isolation cases, weighs too heavily against us.
“This rise in isolations could result in acts and performers not being able to attend the event or us losing a whole team of critical services mid event leaving the public at risk.
“Please know, that this decision has not been an easy one to make, but the safety of the team and the public must come first. Stay safe everyone and we hope to see you in the future.”
For a full refund, contact your point of ticket purchase.
Lots more on offer
Anyone who was planning to attend and is now looking for something else to do should check out Ventnor Fringe Festival, who have a range of music, comedy, theatre and more taking place the same weekend.
