Beyond the Pale to go ahead but 'very nearly stumbled'
The organisers of Beyond the Pale have said the festival will go ahead next weekend but admitted they "very nearly stumbled" yesterday.
In a statement issued late last night, organisers said the fate of the festival is secure for this year and for years to come.
"Today we very nearly stumbled, ngl.
"But the festival gods smiled upon us, and the fate of Beyond the Pale is secure for 2025, and for many years to come."
Yesterday, it was reported that some booking agents had received a call on Friday night telling them that the festival could not go ahead.
The festival, which is set to be headlined by Jon Hopkins, Róisín Murphy, and TV on the Radio, is run by promoter Declan Forde from Cupola Events Ltd.
It is due to take place at Glendalough Estate in Co Wicklow.
It is understood Mr Forde spent yesterday trying to ensure the festival could go ahead as planned.
More than 12,500 people, as well as 1,000 staff and artists are due to attend, with many due to camp at the festival.
In the statement, festival organisers said it is "unbelievably tough out there for independent festivals, venues, promoters, artists".
They thanked the public for their support and for bearing with them yesterday.
"See you at Gelndalough next week," the statement read, concluding, "PS The forecast is hot and sunny".
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