With all that is going on in the world right now you will be forgiven if you have forgotten about the promise of a new festival planned in Swindon this summer.
The organisers of the new event had been busy planning their debut event when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
This evening they have released a statement to those looking forward to attending.
‘Stay inside. Protect the NHS. Save lives. All the messages you hear from the government regarding Coronavirus are echoed by the Live at Lydiard team.
We would like to make it clear that we remain committed to delivering a fantastic debut Live at Lydiard this summer, but we must also be realistic that the festival might not happen this year.
Above all else is our duty to make sure our festival site is a safe environment, whilst also making sure we do our part in stopping this outbreak from spreading further. We at Live at Lydiard must play our part by making sure that the festival can only happen In the right conditions. Safety above all else.
We are working closely with the Swindon licensing authority, Wiltshire Police, as well as the local and national government to make sure we can make an informed conclusion on the likelihood of the event going ahead. We expect to have made this decision in the coming weeks, but we ask for your patience and understanding while we navigate this difficult decision.
Our team are still working full time in isolation and will be available to answer any of your questions or concerns through our relevant social media channels. We will keep you updated on this situation as it progresses.
In the meantime, we extend our endless thanks to our incredible NHS and wish everyone else health and security during this tough time. Love and strength from all of us at Live at Lydiard. — at Stay At Home
