Souled Out, Splendour in the Grass, Groovin in the Moo: The Aussie music festivals we've lost
Souled Out music festival, which boasted an international line-up with the likes of Don Toliver, Jhene Aiko and Vince Staples, has been cancelled just a little over a week before the event.
Souled Out has cancelled its music festival on February 13, just over a week before it was scheduled to take place in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Festival organisers cited their disappointment, saying they did not "reach the level of support needed to remain financially viable".
"Like many festivals in Australia, we have faced ongoing challenges in the current market," organisers said.
"After exploring every possible option, we've had to make the tough call to cancel this year's edition of Souled Out."
Despite an impressive list of international line-ups, Souled Out is just one of dozens of music festivals that have succumbed to industry challenges.
Souled Out music festival cancelled more than a week before event due to 'ongoing challenges'
Souled Out encouraged festivalgoers to continue to support the industry.
The announcement comes at a worrying time for the industry.
Just a few weeks ago, Splendour in the Grass also cancelled its event due to similar challenges.
Splendour in the Grass
On January 23, Splendour in the Grass cancelled its event for the second year in a row.
Organisers said they needed more time to recharge.
"Think of it as a breather so we can come back even bigger and better when the time is right," they said.
Fans were understandably devastated but also worried about Splendour's future.
Bluesfest
Bluesfest, one of the country's longest-running major music festivals, will hold its very last event this year.
Festival director Peter Noble made the announcement last year, saying that it was "time to close this chapter" after more than 50 years in the business.
Tickets for this year's event are 88 per cent sold out with camping and accommodation spots all gone.
The Forth Valley Blues Festival in Tasmania has canned its 2025 event.
The Forth Valley Blues Festival also is not going ahead with its 2025 event in Tasmania.
"The rising costs associated with putting on a festival of this scale have made it impossible for us to deliver the quality experience that our punters and the community deserve," festival organisers said last year.
"These are very difficult times, and this decision was not made lightly. We share in your disappointment, as the festival has always been a highlight for us as well.
"We will continue to assess the situation and explore all possibilities to bring the festival back in the future."
Harvest Rock Music Festival
Organisers of Harvest Rock Music Festival announced the 2024 edition of the festival will not go ahead.
The event's organisers said the decision to cancel the event was a difficult one.
"We've been working hard to make Harvest Rock III another incredible event, however we have made the difficult decision to not hold the festival in 2024," they wrote.
Promise Village
Perth's new music festival, which boasted international headliners including Jorja Smith, J Hus and Headie One, was abruptly cancelled just days after tickets went on sale.
Promise Village was due to fill out Langley Park in Perth this October thanks to a highly anticipated lineup.
But would-be festivalgoers woke up to find they were unable to purchase any tickets.
Valleyways festival
Organisers of independent NSW music festival ValleyWays cancelled the event several weeks out from its planned date, citing cost of living pressures.
Spilt Milk Festival
Spilt Milk was another big calendar date that was lost in 2024.
The event was due to travel to Canberra, the Gold Coast, Perth and Ballarat in Victoria across four dates in November and December.
The festival had a line-up of headline acts including Post Malone and Dom Dolla.
Organisers announced the decision to fans on social media.
"Sorry pookies, we couldn't get you the Spilt Milk you deserve this year. Sooo imma dip for a bit and come back when I can make all ur dreams come true. I miss u xx," a statement said.
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