PREPARATIONS are still under way for Camp Bestival to go ahead as originally planned - despite the cancellation of Glastonbury Festival – with its organiser still ‘optimistic’ festival season will happen this summer.
Glastonbury Festival announced last week that it would not take place in 2021 and cited concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing social distancing measures.
News about the hugely popular festival’s cancellation prompted questions about the future of this summer’s festival season and if other events will go ahead as scheduled.
But Camp Bestival organisers are confident the extravaganza will return to Lulworth Castle from Thursday, July 29 to Sunday, August 1 - with headline acts announced and tickets still available.
The event was cancelled amid the pandemic last year.
A spokesman said: "Rest assured we’re continuing to work behind the scenes to get ready for Camp Bestival this summer and hope to have more news for you soon.
“In the meantime, stay safe.”
Rob Da Bank, the founder of the Dorset-based festival, shared online: "So gutted that Glastonbury is not happening this year.
"Spare a thought for Michael, Emily and Nick, who will be devastated, and all the crew and team who depend on it happening.
"Sad times. I still feel optimistic festival season will happen in the UK this summer.
"Sadly Glasto is such a mammoth beast to plan, it ran outta time ... keep 'em all crossed festifolk."
Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, Kelis and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are among the headline acts announced for Camp Bestival 2021.
Vengaboys, Louise Redknapp, The Wurzles and Heather Small are among other musical acts lined up to perform at the movie-themed event, whilst children will be entertained by Dick and Dom, Sam & Mark, Mr Tumble and Mister Maker & Rebecca Keatley.
A standalone comedy tent will be set up in the castle grounds featuring Dom Joly and Irvine Welsh, whilst Fred Siriex, of Channel 4’s First Dates fame, will curate the festival’s food and drinks offering.
A new ‘clubby’ area for teenagers, a cinema and high wire will also feature for the first time.
For more information and to book tickets, call 0844 888 0444 or visit www.campbestival.net
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