Falls Festival cancelled for this year

THE Falls Festival has fallen over for this year, with organisers announcing the annual music festival will not be going ahead in Lorne and other locations over the New Year’s Eve period.

In a statement posted to the official Falls Festival Facebook page this morning, organisers said they were optimistic in May about supporting the local industry by running an “all-Aussie edition” of the event.

“We were especially excited to reunite many live music fans, get industry crew back on the job, and contribute to the economies of the communities where Falls takes place.

“However, given the current status of things and border restrictions in place, it won’t be possible to hold Falls Festival in our regular New Year’s timeframe.

“As we work with government stakeholders and key agencies to get Falls Festival back in the calendar, as always your safety is our priority. Consider this a raincheck, and please know we will be back with more information as it comes to hand.

“In the meantime, we’re sending love to our Victorian Falls community. Hang in there! And to all of our Falls fam, stay well and safe. We hope to be with you all again soon.”

The cancellation of this year’s event in Lorne follows the 2019 festival being cut short and closing the day after it started due to predicted extreme weather conditions in the Otways and surrounding region.