2020 Queenscliff Music Festival cancelled

THE Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has been officially cancelled off for 2020, but organisers have promised to return next year.

In an update sent out this morning, festival director Andrew Orvis said it was “without question the most difficult email I’ve had to write”.

“I know how much QMF means to so many of you, our loyal supporters, regular attendees, Q-Crew, sponsors, community members, artists, crew and many more whom this decision will ultimately impact.”

The 24th QMF, which was to be held in November this year, has been postponed a year until November 26-28, 2021.

“We held out as long as we could, in the hope that things would improve and that we might be able to hold a festival, and for a while there it really looked liked things were improving and we’d be able to,” Orvis said. “Unfortunately though, with the recent COVID-19 spike in Victoria, it is no longer possible.”

All 2020 ticket holders will be contacted separately via email.

QMF 2020 tickets will automatically transfer and become valid for QMF 2021 unless you wish to receive a refund.

There is some good news, however, as Orvis revealed QMF was “busy working on some Plan B options”.

“We would like to be able to have some music in Queenscliff this November 27-29 and/or this summer if possible. In order to announce anything solid we need a clearer picture of restrictions though, so for now, it’s simply a ‘watch this space’.”

Anyone with questions should email [email protected].