A festival organiser has been forced to sell his business after the event was unexpectedly brought forward.
Andy, the organiser of Far Away Land, had originally planned to hold his family-friendly event in Princes Park but, after a number of objections, it was moved to Victoria Park in Southport weeks before the festival was set to take place. Residents living in the area raised concerns over alcohol being sold at the event. One objection said the sale “of alcohol in a park will lead to a huge amount of disorderly behaviour, and crime".
Now, just days after the two-day event, Andy posted on Facebook to share his dismal experience. He claims he lost £35,000 and is now selling his business. He has also said he chose to move the location of the event to Southport so he wouldn't be "letting down loads of kids" who had tickets for the event.
