Britain’s Isle of Wight festival has scrapped its 2020 edition due to the coronavirus crisis
With Britain now in lockdown as COVID-19 continues to spread the globe, this year’s event will no longer take place.
“This decision hasn't been taken lightly and we have tried our hardest to make it work, but it was unavoidable given the current status,” reads a statement from organizers. “The safety of our audience, artists, crew and the Isle of Wight community is paramount and we appreciate your patience whilst we’ve been working through this unprecedented situation.”
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