Festival News and Information | Songpeople.co.uk

After Liam Gallagher came down with viral laryngitis, Oasis had no choice but to cancel their upcoming gig at this year’s V festival.

Oasis did make it to a scheduled performance at the leg of the festival in Staffordshire, but afterward were forced to pull out of their headlining slot for last night’s V festival gig in Essex. Snow Patrol signed on to fill in for the band.

The Times Online reports that festival organizer Michael Eavis had to cough up £3,000 when Bruce Springsteen’s performance at Glastonbury music festival surpassed the 12.30am curfew by nine minutes.  

People heading to music festivals this summer are being advised to make sure that their insurance policy covers them for any items lost or stolen while at outdoor events.
Every year there are numerous thefts of expensive items at music festivals. While some insurance policies cover you for attending these events, others do not. Items such as, Ipods, mobile phones and sat navigation systems are all at risk.

One thousand names have been signed to a petition and presented to the London Assembly in opposition of the cancellation of a major music festival, though Finsbury Park mayor cancelled the event in order to conserve funds, the BBC reports.