The inaugural Surround Festival was scheduled to kick off on Saturday (16Aug14), but organisers have axed the show after a 33-year-old man was killed while operating machinery in preparation for the event.
A statement posted on the festival's website reads, "It is with great sadness that we have to announce Surround Festival 2014 will be cancelled... There was a tragic incident and this has resulted in one of the team members we were working alongside passing away. The incident involved someone highly experienced in their role, operating equipment they were fully trained to use. It was an exceptionally unfortunate accident. Our thoughts are with their friends and family at this difficult time, and we are working closely with local authorities."
The incident is being investigated jointly by police, the local council and the Health and Safety Executive watchdog.
The Saturday show was due to feature sets from electronic dance acts Koan Sound, Jus Now and Appleblim.
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