Leeds Festival is forced to close two stages due to strong winds
The festival has cancelled all performances on the BBC Radio 1 and Aux stages for the day.
Leeds Festival organisers have been forced to close two stages due to strong winds affecting parts of England and Wales. The BBC Radio 1 stage and Aux stage will remain closed for the day, with all scheduled performances on these stages cancelled.
In a statement shared on social media, festival organisers said, "We can see an end in sight to the high winds. We definitely won't be opening the arena at 11am, but we are targeting as soon as possible after that and we will update you further. However, we have definitely lost the BBC Radio 1 stage today, and there will be no performances on it. We have also lost the Aux stage today, and there will be no performances on it. We remain hopeful that everything else will continue as planned and that we will still have an amazing weekend. Please await further information."
In a statement shared on social media, festival organisers said, "We can see an end in sight to the high winds. We definitely won't be opening the arena at 11am, but we are targeting as soon as possible after that and we will update you further. However, we have definitely lost the BBC Radio 1 stage today, and there will be no performances on it. We have also lost the Aux stage today, and there will be no performances on it. We remain hopeful that everything else will continue as planned and that we will still have an amazing weekend. Please await further information."
Earlier, an urgent weather warning was issued to attendees. The festival shared an update via the Reading and Leeds app, stating, "Everybody can see and feel that we're suffering from the winds currently. We're urging you to stay in your tents if you are onsite and feel safe to do so. If you are in your car, please remain there. If you are not yet at the festival site, please delay your arrival. We're expecting it to ease up at 10am and we will update you in 30 minutes. Your safety is our number one priority. Remember to look out for each other."
Festival-goers have been asked to prioritise safety and look after one another as organisers work to manage the situation and provide further updates.
Festival-goers have been asked to prioritise safety and look after one another as organisers work to manage the situation and provide further updates.
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