Another music festival cancelled just five days after tickets go on sale

A music festival that boasted international artists has been cancelled just five days after tickets went on sale.

A music festival boasting a global line-up has been cancelled just five days after tickets were released.

Promise Village was set to take place at Perth’s Langley Park in October, promising international artists including Jorja Smith, J Hus and Headie One.

But just five days after tickets went on sale, Megatix on Wednesday informed customers the event had been cancelled.

“Due to unforeseen circumstances Promise Village on the 12th of October 2024 will no longer be going ahead,” the message to customers said.

Promise Village festival has suddenly been cancelled. Picture: Supplied

It comes after Splendour in the Grass was cancelled earlier this year. Picture : Charlie Hardy

“Refunds have been automatically processed so no action is required.

“Please allow up to five business days for the funds to reach your account used for purchase.”

The festival was presented by Triple J and had more than 5000 music fans signed up for presale which began on Friday, with general sale tickets set to open on Monday.

Organisers of Promise Village boasted a line-up with “global superstars” when it was announced within the past month.

Co-founder of the festival Emal Naim told PerthNow the cancellation was caused by low ticket sales and lack of government support.

“It unfortunately didn’t hold up to initial expectations and there was not much support to sustain costs, it just wasn’t feasible anymore,‘ Mr Naim said.

The festival blamed poor ticket sales as a reason for its cancellation. Picture: Danielle Smith /NCA Newswire

He said the decision has now been made not to “return to Perth”, saying they are “scared” to.

Furious fans have taken to social media, with many demanding answers as to why it was cancelled.

“Will you be releasing a statement about why it is cancelled?” one user commented on Facebook.

It comes after multiple festivals across the country were cancelled this year, including Splendour in the Grass, Groovin the Moo and Coastal Jam.

Originally published as Another music festival cancelled just five days after tickets go on sale