Cheltenham Tribute Festival Cancelled Days Before Start Amid Licensing Issues

Two major music festivals set for 2025 have been cancelled shortly before their scheduled dates due to licensing and organizational issues. The Cheltenham Tribute Festival, which had sold approximately 4,500 tickets and featured tributes to artists like Queen and Dua Lipa, was cancelled after the organizers failed to secure the necessary license in time, citing an insufficient three-month window for the licensing process and public safety concerns raised by local councils. Tickets will remain valid for a rescheduled date, with refunds available. Similarly, the Field & Stream Music Festival in South Carolina, headlined by artists such as Eric Church and Miranda Lambert, was cancelled for the second consecutive year due to unspecified circumstances beyond the organizers' control, with refunds being processed for all purchases. This festival had also featured outdoor and sports-themed activities alongside musical performances. Both cancellations highlight ongoing challenges in festival planning, ranging from regulatory hurdles to unforeseen external factors.