Nozstock becomes latest festival to postpone 2021 edition over lack of COVID cancellation insurance

Following the postponement of festivals including 2000trees, Deer Shed, Boomtown and more, Nozstock The Hidden Valley has also pulled the plug on its 2021 event.

In a statement posted to the festival website, organisers revealed that the 2021 edition of Nozstock has been postponed for a second consecutive year due to a lack of COVID cancellation insurance. The statement reads: "Words can’t even begin to explain how we feel about having to postpone again. We’ve been working tirelessly to figure out ways that we can deliver a safe and secure event this July, which lives up to the expectations we’ve set for our really special and intimate festival. Ultimately, despite calls from the industry, COVID cancellation insurance has not yet been implemented and we have run out of time – Economically, we cannot keep pushing on without this in place, especially with production costs rising every day and recent reports of increased cases and a possible delay to the roadmap. If we were to go ahead, the financial risk could affect Nozstock’s future beyond this year."

"This coupled with recent supplier issues has created obstacles which we find insurmountable. We are no longer confident we could deliver the quality of event you’ve come to expect. So for now, our time is up for 2021. Believe us, it has been the hardest decision to make, which we have agonised over."

Nozstock organisers also asked ticket holders to roll over their tickets for next year's event as it "will help to support us and allow us to keep doing what we do best".

We are devastated that we find ourselves in this position once again The 22nd edition of Nozstock The Hidden Valley will be postponed and will now take place between the 21st and 24th July 2022. Please read our full statement here: https://t.co/aR1pTywJRh pic.twitter.com/h0WTq0KQRI

— Nozstock Festival (@Nozstock) June 3, 2021