After days of uncertainty, DF Concerts have confirmed that T in the Park 2017 is cancelled.
In a statement, the company addressed rumours that the festival wouldn’t return for the first time since 1994.
“For over 23 years, T in the Park has been at the heart of Scotland’s music scene – with you, by our side. But for now, sadly, we need to take a break,” said the statement.
The news follows on from problems and controversies over its site at Strathallan Castle.
“Against our will, and despite a prolonged fight, we were forced to move from Balado, Kinross in 2015. This move was a mammoth task for the event and one that was compounded by a series of onerous site restrictions placed upon us as preparations for the event in 2015 took place,” explained the statement.
“The constraints – logistically and financially – that the resulting planning conditions put upon us are simply not workable.”
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Organisers have promised fans that this is only a break and they have hopes to return soon to “deliver the kind of camping festival you are used to and deserve”.
The festival is one of the UK’s oldest and most famous – with acts like Beyonce, Kings of Leon, Calvin Harris and Rihanna all having headlined. The event attracts up to 255,000 people, along with 70,000 campers every year.
Fans have taken to Twitter to share their sadness over the news.
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T in the Park cancelled. Kasabian face tough year without work.
— Michael M 👽 (@michaelmphysics) November 24, 2016
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A already cba wi 2017 just wi the facts T in the park isn't happenin
— kc x (@kaseyconnor12) November 20, 2016
T in the park better no take a year out, canny no be wearing Dunlop wellies drinking cans a darkfruit for brekky wae aww yer pals😩😩😩
— Wan Kerr (@Andykerr_) November 22, 2016
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