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By Mark Savage
image captionBecause of its scale, work on Glastonbury s site must begin earlier than most festivals
Music festivals are still possible this summer, despite the cancellation of Glastonbury, says the head of the Association of Independent Festivals.
Paul Reed said Glastonbury is a different beast to most festivals and most likely ran out of time due to the size and complexity of the event .
Smaller events could still happen if the government ensures organisers can access cancellation insurance, he said. For most festivals, the cut-off point is more likely the end of March.
On Thursday, Glastonbury organisers Michael and Emily Eavis called off their festival for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic.
By Lucy Morgan Audience and Content Editor
Covid: Isle of Wight Festival statement after Glastonbury is called off Isle of Wight Festival s John Giddings says he has his fingers crossed for this year s Seaclose Park event, after the cancellation of Glastonbury 2021. Organisers of events from across the Isle of Wight are considering their options, ahead of this summer s dates. Mr Giddings says the size of Glastonbury means it is a much bigger operation to organise. On social media, the event said: Rest assured we’re continuing to work behind the scenes to get ready for the Isle of Wight Festival this summer and hope to have more news for you soon. In the meantime, stay safe.
Entertainment world reacts to the cancellation of Glastonbury 2021
The festival has been axed for the second consecutive year due to the coronavirus pandemic
Glastonbury Festival in 2019 (Picture: Getty)
Figures from across the world of entertainment have been sharing their reaction to today’s news that Glastonbury 2021 has been cancelled.
“In spite of our efforts to move Heaven & Earth, it has become clear that we simply will not be able to make the Festival happen this year,” the Eavises said. “We are so sorry to let you all down.”
With great regret, we must announce that this year’s Glastonbury Festival will not take place, and that this will be another enforced fallow year for us. Tickets for this year will roll over to next year. Full statement below and on our website. Michael & Emily pic.twitter.com/SlNdwA2tHd
‘New Love’ arrives alongside an Ana Sting-directed video. Watch that below:
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Ronson teased Silk City’s comeback on social media last week (January 13), unveiling a 10-second instrumental teaser. “…and we’re back,” he wrote as the caption. “Heard you needed to dance?”
Goulding later shared a similar clip, linking fans to the New Love Club website that promises to be “opening soon”. Check out those posts below.
…and we’re back. Heard you needed to dance? pic.twitter.com/NtLU7QucQO