EXCLUSIVE: Beloved Music Festival AXED – The Shocking Reason Why Changing Tides Won’t Be Returning
- Organisers confirm boutique music festival Changing Tides has been cancelled just weeks out from the event
- All ticketholders will receive a full refund, but the festival will not be returning in future years
- The decision comes as a devastating blow to music lovers and the local community, who were eagerly anticipating the event
In a crushing blow to music fans, the Changing Tides music festival has been abruptly cancelled just weeks out from the event. The boutique festival, which was set to take place on November 22 in Kiama, south of Sydney, had promised to deliver an unforgettable experience with a star-studded lineup featuring UK singer Sam Fender, Noah Cyrus, The Rubens, and more.
But in an email to devastated attendees, organisers revealed that this year’s event would not be going ahead, and that the festival would not be returning in future years. “This decision has not been made lightly and follows careful consideration,” they said, citing no specific reason for the cancellation.
The news has sent shockwaves through the music community, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment and frustration. “We’re truly devastated, but also deeply grateful for the love, excitement, and support so many of you have shown along the way,” organisers said, in a heartfelt message to fans.
Changing Tides had been hailed as a major win for the region, with organisers promising to turn Kiama into a “sought-after destination for acclaimed artists, music lovers and foodies”. But it seems that the economic strains and cost of living have finally taken their toll on the industry, with Changing Tides becoming the latest in a long line of cancelled Australian music festivals.
So far this year, Groovin’ in the Moo, Souled Out, Good Life, Esoteric, and Panama music festivals have all been scrapped, with most citing financial pressures as the reason for their cancellation. It remains to be seen whether the industry will be able to recover from this devastating blow.
For now, music lovers will have to say goodbye to Changing Tides, and the unforgettable experiences it promised to deliver. As one disappointed fan summed it up: “It’s a sad day for music in Australia.”