Heritage Live has cancelled all three of its festivals due to low ticket sales. Prior to the cancellations, performers including Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, and Eric Clapton were all set to perform.
For the last ten years, the festival was typically held at the Englefield Estate, the Audley End Estate, and the Sandringham Royal Estate. Past performers include Mariah Carey, The Beach Boys, and Pet Shop Boys. “We’re devastated to report the heartbreaking news that we have no choice but to cancel this summer’s HeritageLive festivals at the Englefield Estate, the Audley End Estate, and the Sandringham Royal Estate,” Heritage Live said in an Instagram post.
According to Heritage Live, on top of low ticket sales, there is a challenge in competition as a independent British promoter.
“The might of huge mult-nationals has had the the adverse effect of driving up supplier, artist and staffing costs and whilst it’s still just about manageable during a normal year, the cost-of-living crisis combined with general financial uncertainty, has resulted in several shows having far lower than average ticket sales, making it impossible to survive in such a competitive industry, with so many rising costs,” the festival explained in its statement.
Ticket refunds should be automatically processed through AXS Ticketing, Ticketmaster, See Tickets, Gigantic, Skiddle, or Ticketline. If there are any issues with retrieving a refund, it is encouraged to reach out to your ticket agent for assistance.
In its closing paragraph, the festival stated, “Thank you so much to everyone who has supported and enjoyed our events over the past 10 years. Whilst this is devastating news, we hope that in time you’re able to look back with fond memories to those happier days; we’ve had so many awesome and magical moments over the years and hope they remain in your hearts forever”.
It is unclear whether Heritage Live will return with its festivals next summer.
