Ignition festival in Newcastle cancelled

Event featuring Echo & the Bunnymen called off after racecourse cancelled the event, say organisersIgnition festival, headlined by Echo & the Bunnymen, has been cancelled less than 48 hours before it was due to open in Newcastle.The two-day festival, which was meant to promote the local musical talent of the northeast, will not go ahead after Newcastle Racecourse cancelled the event, according to Ignition's organisers.A statement on the festival's website said: "With deepest regret we are now in...

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