Glen Innes' four-day festival of culture and music 'GlenFest' has been cancelled.
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The ongoing impact on COVID-19 has made all plans of GlenFest 2020 come to an end. Organiser Derek Foley was sad to have to cancel the event, however understands it would not be safe for the event to go forward.
The GlenFest music festival was scheduled to be held over the September 30 to October 3 weekend, as a thank you to Glen Innes' mature citizens.The GlenFest festival was designed to align with International Day of Older Persons, however this year it is with regret that Mr Foley has had to cancel the festivities.
"Unfortunately we have had to cancel the event for this year's celebrations.
"It is too dangerous this year," Mr Foley said.
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The hard work and planning conducted by the event organiser will not go to waste. Artists booked for the festival have committed to return for next year's festivities.
"There is no doubt that we will be back next year," he said.
After the success of the event last year Mr Foley expected the same if not more elevated success of the 2020 GlenFest, with additional support and funding behind it.
Determined to keep a positive outlook on the situation Mr Foley said he will take this time and put it towards planning the GlenFest celebrations for next year.
The idea for GlenFest came from nothing but the idea of a music fan, wanting to put something together for the older population of Glen Innes.
"GlenFest 2021 is something to look forward to," Mr Foley said.
