28/03/2023
THE SOUTH’S FESTIVAL CANCELLED!
It is with deep sadness and disappointment the GWF team has made the heart-breaking decision to cancel Gosport Waterfront Festival 2023. We are unable to run due to unforeseen, unprecedented, unnecessary, and unsustainable charges imposed upon the festival for the use of Walpole Park, by Gosport Borough Council led by Liberal Democrat Peter Chegwyn.
(Email received from the council to confirm charges will not be waivered for GWF on Thursday 23rd March )
Dave Smith has led a dedicated committee of volunteers who have worked extremally hard every year, with a limited budget to bring the good people of Gosport, and surrounding areas the very best of festival entertainment at both an affordable and accessible price since 1999 despite a host of situational challenges and political maneuvering, but this latest setback has become a mountain too high for us to climb.
We wish to thank all who have enthusiastically supported, attended, and played at our festival and unreservedly apologies to those who have already bought tickets for this year's three-day spectacular. You will receive a full refund from the ticketing agency, and the GWF Committee will endeavour to find an alternate, more accommodating venue for future years' events.
Dave Smith and the Team.
Gosport Waterfront Festival CIC.
