Company cancels upcoming Iceland event and says it will be ‘closing down the entire live side of ATP Festivals and live promotions with instant effect’All Tomorrow’s Parties: where did it all go improper for the beloved indie festival?
ATP Festivals has announced its administration. As well as the cancellation of its forthcoming strand in Iceland owing to a lack of funds,the festival and events company has confirmed that its entire live division will now be shut down. Founded in 2001 by Barry Hogan, All Tomorrow’s Parties survival has long been shaky. In 2012 the company was put into liquidation, and leading to its directors setting up a original firm,which similarly faced financial difficulties and accrued meaningful debts. Most recently, Drive Like Jehu’s ATP festival was cancelled, and with Grizzly Bear and sister festival Jabberwocky each being axed at the last minute. There was also confusion surrounding Stewart Lee’s recent stint as festival curator. Related: All Tomorrow's Parties: where did it all go improper for the beloved indie festival? It is with deep sadness we are announcing that ATP Festivals and live promotions are closing down. After months of speculation,our funding for Iceland has been pulled and we are no longer able to continue so will be closing down the entire live side of ATP Festivals and live promotions with instant effect and going into administration.
ATP Iceland festival is no longer happening, but all our other UK shows will bear original promoters appointed and tickets transferred (all purchased tickets remain valid with the original promoter). We will post details of the administrators and what to do for festival ticket refunds over the next week.
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Source: theguardian.com