Lost Paradise organisers say the risk of bushfires is too great for the festival to go ahead, but promise 2020's event will be bigger than ever.
The event was categorised 'high-risk' and organisers were ordered to apply for a music festival licence before the scheme was scrapped by the state government.
Organisers have released a statement explaining they consulted with the Rural Fire Service, emergency services and stakeholders and cancelled the event due to"the intense and unpredictable fire conditions that are expected to deteriorate in the coming days". "We simply cannot put anyone's life at risk. We have been working around the clock to explore all possible options to relocate the festival, but it is just not feasible within the timeframe," the statement said."We are working closely with our ticketing providers and insurers to process ticket refunds as quickly as possible. Each ticketing provider will provide details of the process, and we will continue to share updates in the coming days.
Music acts including Arcadia, Rufus Du Sol, Hilltop Hoods, Matt Corby and The Veronicas were set to play at the festival, which is a strictly 18+ event.Lost Paradise organisers were yet to have their plan approved by authorities.
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