Boardmasters 2019 cancelled hours before gates open due to weather warnings
Cornwall's Boardmasters festival has been cancelled at the last minute due to "forecasted severe weather conditions".
Boardmasters 2019 was set to commence today, with Foals, Florence + the Machine, Wu-Tang Clan, IDLES, Dizzee Rascal, Jorja Smith, and more set to perform.
Just before midnight last night (6 August), the festival issued a statement revealing that this year's event has been cancelled. They wrote, "Due to forecasted severe weather conditions, specifically high winds, Boardmasters 2019 has been cancelled."
They added, "Following full consultation with all of the relevant authorities, including independent safety advisors, Devon and Cornwall Police, emergency services and the Met Office, a final decision was made this evening."
The statement also advises that ticket holders should follow Boardmasters' social media for updates on refund advice.
— Boardmasters (@boardmasters) August 6, 2019
According to BBC, 55,000 people were expected to attend this year's festival, many of which had already travelled to Newquay. BBC reports that tourism bosses have advised festival attendees to stay on the outskirts of the town.
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