Bloom music festival is cancelled

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Music festival Bloom has been put off until next year due to problems caused by a last minute venue change, organisers have announced.

The event, which was set to take place at Chepstow racecourse on 14-16 August, featured a host of acts including Frankmusik on the line-up.

Ticket holders are being offered the chance to go to Beachdown or Big Chill festivals as an alternative.

They will also receive two free tickets for 2010's event, also at Chepstow.

Economic conditions

Festival organiser Olivia Chapman said: "It's been an incredibly difficult decision for us to make, as Bloom is an independently run organisation, built from our very heart and souls.

"However we have to think of the bigger picture and feel that we are making the right decision."

Bloom, now in its fourth year, had been due to take place at West Littledown Down in Gloucestershire but licensing agreements were opposed by local residents.

Organisers also said that difficult economic conditions had not helped their efforts to stage this year's festival.

Ticketholders will have to pay to upgrade for entrance to The Big Chill - where a small Bloom area is being set aside - or Beachdown in Brighton.