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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Wannasee cancelled festivals leave ticket holders frustrated
Ticket holders have spoken of their disappointment and frustration after a number of festivals were cancelled, leaving people hundreds of pounds out of pocket. Sunderland's Kubix and Monument festivals, Stone Valley North in Thornley, County Durham, and Wannasee Penrith were officially cancelled on Saturday following days of speculation over the future of the events. Organiser Wannasee Ltd said it was "not able to continue" with the events and advised people to contact ticket providers or card issuers for refunds. Ticket provider Skiddle said its "repeated requests" to organisers to release the money for refunds to be processed had gone "unheard". Skiddle is offering full refund in the form of credit for other events. A face value refund could also be requested, but it is not possible to confirm when the money would be returned. CM Tickets is asking people to contact the organisers who are "currently reviewing their plans". Wannasee Ltd said a difficult trading environment and "sudden collapse in customer confidence" had left the business "unable to recover".Among other festivals cancelled were Wannasee South, Jukebox Sunderland and Jukebox Bingley, Sign of the Times, Stone Valley South and Stone Valley Midlands. A spokesperson for Skiddle said it was not "unusual" for ticket outlets to forward funds to organisers as suppliers and artists require deposits and payments ahead of events. They added: "We have made repeat requests for the funds to be returned to us which have so far gone unheard, which means we are unable to directly return these to our customers."Skiddle said despite having security measures, getting the money back could take a long time and "may not result in the full funds returned" to the company. Wannasee Ltd has been contacted for a response. 'Banks footing the bill' Kevin Cooper was due to go to Monument Festival and had also rolled over tickets from the Stone Valley North 2024 event after it was postponed. "We're sitting waiting on £260 worth of tickets," he said."Even worse will be the suppliers of tents or people who've paid for pitches to provide food on site, or staging. Many of them will be well out of pocket."Mr Cooper, from Burnopfield, County Durham, said he was "annoyed and frustrated" with the cancellation and described it as "another hit on the music business" in the North said he had accepted Skiddle's offer for credits for alternative events and was waiting to hear back from his bank over a separate refund."I think ultimately we'll get some or all of our money back one way or another, which will probably annoy the banks because they'll end up no doubt footing the bill for it," he added. Another ticket holder from Durham, who asked not to be named, said the cancellation left her feel "terrible" after spending £700 on the festivals as part of celebrations for her 50th birthday. They were set to got to Stone Valley North and Kubix, as well as Lindisfarne Festival."You look forward to it all year round," she said."You plan it, you organise it. The festivals that we go to, we meet the same people every year, so you look forward to catching up with them all. "Your first worry is obviously money and then it's disappointment, real disappointment." She added she would try to claim a refund back from her bank. Wannasee Ltd said discussions to preserve Lindisfarne Festival and Northern Kin were under way. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Edinburgh fairground apologises and closes after waltzer flew off tracks at high speed
Organisers confirmed the event would be closed while an investigation takes place. An Edinburgh fairground has closed down and issued an apology after a waltzer came off the tracks and crashed at high speed during a family day out. On Saturday, May 10, dad-of-three Kevin McNulty and his partner Brooke were with his children, Kayla, 13, Leona, 12, and Codie, 7, at Galactic Carnival in Westside Plaza Wester Hailes, when the terrifying incident occurred. Panic soon set in while the children were enjoying the waltzer ride, as while the cars spun around at pace, Kevin's kids' car came off the track. The children could be heard screaming in terror in the footage, with the clip ending as the car came to a stop and Kevin raced around to be with his children. Organisers, Galactic Carnival, have now apologised to the family and announced that their event will be closed while an investigation takes place. Galactic Carnival Edinburgh over the weekend. First aid attended immediately and was offered to those involved in the incident and no ambulance was required. "Galactic Carnival sincerely apologises to the families who had to go through this experience, and will be working tirelessly to assist in the ongoing investigation. "We are truly sorry for the distress caused by the incident at our event. Public safety at our events has always been, and continues to be, our top priority. "All rides at our events undergo extensive safety testing in line with government guidelines, including daily safety checks, and are also inspected by an independent third party safety inspection body (ADIPS). This incident is now being investigated by third party inspection bodies and the Health and Safety Executive. "We have decided to close the event to allow for investigation to take place. All tickets purchased for future dates will be refunded automatically through our ticketing agent Skiddle. Once again we are truly sorry for the distress this has caused." Speaking to the Record, Kevin explained how he was in the car behind with Brooke when the incident happened. He said: "I just noticed the children's car spinning our way, but it didn't stop and just smashed off us and then went flying past. "I didn't think and just jumped up and off the ride while it was still going at full pelt without even thinking. I ran around towards where the car had landed and thankfully they were alright and hadn't suffered any injuries. "Even today I am still in complete shock. I feel sick just thinking about it and how bad it could all have gone. We are all just extremely lucky that the children weren't badly hurt." Posting about the incident initially, Kevin said: 'Last night we were at these shows at Wester Hailes three kids were on the waltzers and then the unthinkable happened. "Going full pelt and not slowing down their car came completely off and then went flying into our car and then smashed about the place crashing into the side off the track. "Thankfully there was a heavy large speaker that they collided with or they would have been through the whole thing and then the ending would have been a completely different story. I can't stop thinking about it.' He continued: 'The shows continued to go, but not the waltzers. The place should have been shut down for a full inspection. It was like something you see in the movies and my kids are very, very lucky that they managed to get out of this still walking.' He asked: 'Any shares or advice on who/how to speak with to take this further would be massively appreciated!' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
STV News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Carnival closes after waltzer car carrying three kids crashes off fairground ride
A carnival in Edinburgh has shut after a malfunction saw a waltzer car break from the fairground ride and crash to the ground. The father of the kids inside the car said they are 'lucky they are still able to walk' after the incident. Kevin McNulty's children – aged 13, 12 and seven – were in a car on the ride at the Galactic Carnival fairground in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, when the crash took place on Saturday evening. He said the ride was going 'full pelt' when the mechanism holding their car broke off from the carousel and crashed into one he was riding in. One of his children was filming the ride at the time of the crash and their screams were captured as they veered off towards a speaker. The dad-of-three shared images on social media showing the car at the side of the ride. Kevin McNulty Photos showed where the car broke free. He said: 'Thankfully there was a heavy large speaker that they collided with or they would have been through the whole thing and then the ending would have been a completely different story – a thought I can't stop thinking about. 'The place should have been shut down for a full inspection. It was like something you see in the movies and my kids are very, very lucky that they managed to get out of this still walking.' He added: 'My kids are still in shock, and I just want for this to never happen again as the next people will not be as lucky as my kids were.' In a statement on Monday, organisers Galactic Carnival Edinburgh confirmed the event has closed while an investigation is under way. The organisers said it is 'truly sorry for the distress caused by the incident'. In a statement posted on social media, a spokesperson said: 'We know that there is news circulating following an incident on our Waltzer ride at Galactic Carnival Edinburgh over the weekend. 'First aid attended immediately and was offered to those involved in the incident and no ambulance was required. 'Galactic Carnival sincerely apologises to the families who had go through this experience, and will be working tirelessly to assist in the ongoing investigation. 'We are truly sorry for the distress caused by the incident at our event. Public safety at our events has always been, and continues to be, our top priority. 'This incident is now being investigated by third party inspection bodies and the Health and Safety Executive. 'We have decided to close the event to allow for investigation to take place. All tickets purchased for future dates will be refunded automatically through our ticketing agent Skiddle. 'Once again we are truly sorry for the distress this has caused.' Dr Scott Arthur, the MP of Edinburgh South West, wrote on X saying: 'A few people have been in touch about an incident at the funfair, and I am in the process of raising it with the council.' Edinburgh City Council has been approached for comment. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Boiler Room comes to breathtaking Scottish spot this year
According to organisers, Hopetoun House Sessions promises to be a "truly unique" open-air experience. It will apparently combine "world-class" electronic acts with "panoramic views" and "immersive" production. When will Boiler Room take over the Hopetoun House Sessions in Scotland? Boiler Room will take over Hopetoun House Sessions near Edinburgh on Sunday, August 3, 2025. The event will take place between 2pm and 10.30pm, with last entry being at 5pm. Those coming to the festival will have to be aged 18 and over, so attendees should bring a valid form of ID, such as a passport or driver's licence. How to get tickets for the Boiler Room takeover Hopetoun House Sessions Tickets for the Boiler Room takeover at the Hopetoun House Sessions are available on Skiddle, where a single pre-sale admission will set revellers back as little as £50.63. However, music lovers should act fast as tickets are selling out very quickly. Recommended Reading: Who will perform at Hopetoun House Sessions amid the Boiler Room takeover? The line-up for the event is yet to be revealed, but organisers have promised the sessions will be an "unmissable day in music". The event is to be presented by EE Live, the team behind large-scale festivals like Terminal V Festival and Doof in the Park, with Hannah Laing. The Sunday evening Boiler Room takeover follows the previously announced Saturday (August 2) date to be headlined by FISHER. This marks this Australian superstar DJ's first-ever Scottish performance.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DJ Paulette & LF System to headline club night raising funds for mental health
An event series raising funds for music industry mental health will be coming to one of Manchester's newest clubs this spring. Amber's on Oxford Road, a new multi-room club with a strict 'no phone' policy, will host the monthly series, whose finale in May will be headlined by local house music legend DJ Paulette. Taking over hosting duties on the other two dates are international DJ Turno, and Scottish duo LF System whose breakout single 'Afraid to Feel' spent eight weeks at number one in 2022. READ MORE: The magical north west town surrounded by mountains that's like somewhere from a fairy tale READ MORE: Jellycat's iconic fish and chip van experience arrives at new Manchester store Known as 'the Drop', the series is a collaboration between Skiddle and music/mental health enterprise Headstock. Proceeds from each event will support a number of music mental health charities. As well as this, organisers say they hope to showcase how dance music can 'stimulate feelings of joy and connection through shared experiences'. Headstock founder Atheer al-Salim said: "We believe passionately in the power of music and shared experience to positively impact our mental and emotional well-being. "The Drop is the embodiment of this belief." DJ Paulette added in a statement: "Music and dancing is a simple but beautiful way to bring people together. "To connect and unify while moving our bodies, lifting our spirits and freeing our minds. See you on the dancefloor." Described as an 'evening rave experience', the events will run from 18:30 to 23:00 on three Thursdays from March to May. The headline sets will be supported by emerging local talent - and programming is to be supported by Warehouse Project. Selected charities for The Drop | Spring Season are: - Thursday 27th March – Turno (Music Minds Matter) - Thursday 24th April – LF SYSTEM (Nordoff & Robbins) - Thursday 15th May – DJ Paulette (Nordoff & Robbins) Early bird tickets for all three events go on sale at 9am GMT on Tuesday 18th February from as little as £7 (£5 for students & Blue Light Members). Tickets will be available via Skiddle here.
