Lytham Festival cancelled while people travel to venue - 'It would not be safe to go ahead'

Lytham Festival has been cancelled due to "adverse weather conditions". The organisers released a statement on Friday evening hours before it was due to start.

They said: "Due to adverse weather conditions, we unfortunately have had to make the decision to cancel this evening. The safety of our customers, staff and artists is our priority and increasing high winds mean it would not be safe to go ahead."

"All customers will receive a full refund for tonight’s show. Please wait to hear from your ticket agent for further information," they said.

On Friday, the likes of Alanis Morissette, Train, Liz Phair and more were due to perform. Fans fumed as they took to the festival's socials to claim they didn't find out about the cancellations until last minute.

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One user said underneath the festival's Facebook post: "Omg I'm literally soaking wet waiting for the flyer and then some kind random lady told me it was cancelled. No email or text from you...very poor comms!"

Another furious user commented: "Ridiculous announcement too late, we are in a world where we absolutely know what the weather conditions will be, clearly not prepared with the right equipment. Glastonbury continues if your swimming to the stage. Bloody joke."

One questioned why it took them so long to post the news on social media. They said: "We were turned away 40mins ago. Shocking that it's taken this long to officially announce it on social media and your app."

"Terrible communication…..And I’m sure the weather was just as bad 2 years ago! Ridiculous!!!" one commented.

Another fan, who is attending tomorrow's event, said: "We’re coming tomorrow. Please give us more notice than this because we have a good way to travel. Thank you."

This year's festival is supposed to host five nights of live music on Lytham Green on the banks of the Ribble Estuary. Over 100,000 people attend every summer, with the likes of Lionel Richie and Lewis Capaldi previously headlining.

Stevie Wonder kicked off this year's festival on Thursday evening with a supporting performance from Corinne Bailey Rae.

On Saturday, Justin Timberlake, Jess Glynne, Dagny and CTRL are performing while Sunday will see XV, Simple Minds, Texas and more on stage.

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