29/08/2026
We were naturally disappointed that the event had to be postponed, as it was something we had been looking forward to and had worked extremely hard to organise. However, it was a decision we did not take lightly, and ultimately the safety of everyone attending had to come first.
With the exceptionally hot weather and the increased risk of fires in the area, we wanted to make absolutely certain that the site was safe, particularly given how close the event was to residential properties. The potential consequences of a fire in those circumstances could have been extremely serious, so we felt it was important to take every precaution.
As part of our final risk assessment, we did the responsible thing and spoke with the Fire Service to ensure that we were satisfied with the arrangements and that it was safe to proceed. They subsequently reported back to the licensing team at East Hampshire District Council, confirming that they were happy for the event to go ahead from a fire safety perspective.
It was during this final process that we identified an issue regarding the licence required for amplified music. Rather than disappoint people with a significantly scaled-down event without amplified music, particularly when we knew how much interest and support there was for the event, we felt that simply going ahead with a reduced version wasn't the right approach.
Our priority is to deliver the event properly and give everyone the experience we had originally planned. We are now working closely with the licensing team at East Hampshire District Council to put everything in place and obtain the correct licence, with the aim of bringing the event to the community as soon as possible.
We have been incredibly grateful for how understanding and supportive people have been. The circumstances leading to the postponement were unforeseen, but we are determined to turn this into a positive and make sure that, when the event takes place, it is safe, properly licensed and something that everyone can enjoy.
We would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and continued support. We are looking forward to announcing a new date as soon as we can and welcoming everyone along.
