Basement Jaxx pull out of festival
ORGANISERS of this weekend’s Color Festival in Cardiff insist the show will go on – despite electro duo Basement Jaxx no longer being among the performers.
The Where’s Your Head At? act had been headlining the event, which takes place at the Splott Warehouse this Saturday, which is expected to attract a crowd of thousands.
It comes after Ministry of Sound announced on Tuesday afternoon that it would no longer be hosting a stage at the Color Festival. As a result, Basement Jaxx and Random Mandem will not attend.
On its Twitter feed, Basement Jaxx explained: “Sorry Cardiff but we were booked by @ministryofsound and their stage is cancelled.”
But festival organisers have insisted there is still a “stellar” lineup which is preparing to take to the stage but admitted there was frustration at the late cancellation.
A statement said: “We are naturally disappointed to learn that there have been changes to the lineup for this year’s event in Cardiff on Saturday, August 27.
“As event organisers with an enviable record, we know what it takes to pull off occasions that create lasting memories and good times. That is why we ensure we consistently adhere to all contractual obligations; regardless of who we are dealing with.
“All payments to third parties were made in full and we completely refute any suggestion that changes to the line-up were down to our failings.
“It is with great frustration that we will not be seeing Basement Jaxx perform at the Color Festival 2016, but given the stellar line-up on show, our disappointment will subside to the tunes of Chris Lorenzo, SKT, The Golden Boy, R3Wire & Varski, Dilinja, Mampi Swift and Mollie Collins, to name a few.
“We are unable to offer refunds on tickets to the Color Festival. As stated, we adhere to all contractual obligations; including proceeding with the event despite changes to the line-up.
“We are determined that setbacks such as this will not derail what is fast-becoming a staple in the diet of all music lovers in and around Cardiff.
“The only thing we know better than how to throw a party is how to plan one. With over 3,000 tickets sold for this year’s event, we are incredibly excited to see Cardiff lit up with colour.”