The annual Vanfest music festival in the New South Wales Central West has been cancelled, after wild weather from Victoria flooded the camping grounds.
Vanfest organisers released a statement on Saturday afternoon confirming the two-day festival would have to be cut short.
‘It saddens us to confirm that due to current and forecasted weather conditions, and in the interest of the safety of our patrons and staff, we have made the decision to cancel the remainder of Vanfest 2017,’ officials wrote on Facebook.
The annual Vanfest music festival in the New South Wales Central West has been cancelled, after wild weather from Victoria flooded the camping grounds
Vanfest organisers released a statement on Saturday afternoon confirming the two-day festival would have to be cut short
Despite the wild weather, festival goers expressed their disappointment at the organisers decision, believing conditions could pass before the festival
But despite the wild weather, festival goers have expressed their disappointment at the organisers.
Many believe the weather will pass over Forbes before the festival begins, but pictures flooding social media show the extent of the weather on the campsite.
Ticket holders have taken to wearing gumboots and raincoats as they made their way through the muddy grounds to pack up their tents.
But while the weather may have stopped the festival, the party will continue tonight at the Vandenberg Hotel.
Ticket holders took to wearing gumboots and raincoats as dark skies approached the grounds
Others donned raincoats to keep dry amid the blistery conditions at the camp ground
But while the weather may have stopped the festival, the party will continue tonight at the Vandenberg Hotel
Vanfest spokesperson Karen Griffin told Daily Mail Australia on Saturday that ticket holders were invited to the hotel to see the remaining artists perform.
‘We’re taking it back to where Vanfest all began actually, the organisers are opening the doors to the Vandenberg Hotel for a free show for ticket holders,’ Ms Griffin said.
While headline acts Tash Sultana and Dean Lewis won’t be at the show, five other acts will be there from 6pm.
Tigertown, Wilsonn, Manalion, Mark Furze and DJ Ox will be putting on a show for those who purchased tickets to the festival.
Vanfest spokesperson Karen Griffin told Daily Mail Australia on Saturday that ticket holders were invited to the hotel (pictured) to see the remaining artists perform
The organisers also posted the update on social media, writing that all Vanfest ticket holders would receive entry
While headline acts Tash Sultana and Dean Lewis won’t be at the show, five other acts will be there from 6pm (Pictured is Luke Milion)
Tigertown, Wilsonn, Manalion, Mark Furze and DJ Ox will be putting on a show for those who purchased tickets to the festival (Pictured is Yahtzel)
Amy Shark was among the artists originally scheduled to perform at the event before it was cancelled