Organisers of the much loved THIS THAT festival have announced the cancellation of their November 2022 event.
“It’s with huge disappointment that we must announce THIS THAT’s October and November 2022 festivals won’t be going ahead at Sandstone Point (QLD) and Newcastle (NSW),” a statement on Facebook said.
“This is due to a combination of issues, including the current level of market saturation resulting in supply chain issues and labour shortages, difficult economic conditions including ballooning insurance premiums and infrastructure costs, and the forecast of ongoing extreme weather patterns. So many factors that have the potential to lessen the experience we want to always deliver.
“We were really looking forward to backing up our two huge events from earlier this year where it was so great to party with everyone back in February and March. For now, the team feels the smartest thing is to take a rest and be fresh and ready for THIS THAT again in November 2023.
“Plans are well and truly underway for a huge comeback in 2023 with a heap of artists already secured, including a bunch of those who were due to play this year.”
People who purchased tickets for the Newcastle leg of the festival on Saturday, 5 November 2022, will be receiving a refund directly to the card the purchase was made from.
Organisers say that THIS THAT lovers should lock away Saturday 4 November 2023 for the festival’s return. Visit thisthat.com.au for more info.
