Organisers Confirm Cancellation Of The Big Kahuna Festival

Organisers of the Big Kahuna festival have confirmed its cancellation.

The event was due to take over Holmbush Forest in Horsham, Sussex, between August 26 and 28, and play host to the Happy Mondays, Orbital's Paul Hartnoll, Dub Pistols, English Disco Lovers, 808 State, Tankus The Henge, Farley, Jackmaster Funk and Carnival Collective, among others.

Check out a full statement from the organisers below.

“It is with great regret and disappointment that we have to deliver the news that for reasons beyond our control The Big Kahuna Festival 2016 will no longer be going ahead.
 
Following the granting of our licence in April and after extensive meetings with the council, it has become apparent that a small but vocal opposition to the event has meant that insurmountable hurdles have been put in place.
 
As a result the continued promoting of the event would be irresponsible to our suppliers and ticket holders. Those who have purchased tickets have been sent an e-mail regarding refunds.
 
Obviously we are bitterly disappointed to be bringing you this news, after months of hard work to bring what we believe would have been an outstanding event to the area.  I am very proud of the team and what they achieved and would like to thank everyone who has supported this event.” 

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