In Haute Lande, if the Musicalarue festival says it is ready to organize a 2021 edition, announcements are expected at the end of March, the Atout Cœurs festival in Benquet, which was to take place from May 11 to 14, prefers throw in the towel for this year again. The organizers announce it in a press release this Friday afternoon.
“They had been cultivating hope for weeks and weeks, they were ready…. But, faced with too many uncertainties linked to the health crisis, it is with heavy hearts that the organizers of the Atout Cœurs de Benquet Festival announce the he cancellation of the 2021 edition, the one that was supposed to be the year of the 20th anniversary. It is only part of the postponement, with the optimism that characterizes them, the teams are already looking to the future. 2022 will be a great year , with a great program. We would like to thank the artists with whom we were in contact as well as all our partners. So, see you in 2022 to make up for lost time. “*
The Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot unveiled on Thursday a first protocol for summer festivals … for the moment, it will be 5000 people maximum, seated at a good distance. A gauge brought to evolve according to the health situation. The minister promises 30 million euros in aid to compensate for losses and to support festivals which prefer to cancel everything.
Festivals this summer in France, with only 5,000 spectators per evening and provided they are seated. These are the conditions set by the government for outdoor shows this summer. Like Atout Cœurs, other festivals do not find their account there and announce the cancellation of their next edition. This is the case with Garorock in Marmande (Lot-et-Garonne) or Hellfest, the rock and metal music festival in Clisson.
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