Having been announced this Summer, Parkway Drive has been forced to cancel the inaugural edition of the festival which was originally was scheduled to feature The Amity Affliction, Northlane, Alpha Wolf, and Story Of The Year.
The group cites rising costs in the entertainment industry as a reason for the cancellation.
Affected dates:
02/14 Perth, AUS @ Langley Park
02/20 Adelaide, AUS @ Adelaide Showground
02/22 Geelong, AUS @ Geelong Showground
02/28 Scoresby, AUS @ Caribbean Gardens
03/01 Bendigo, AUS @ Bendigo Jockey Club
03/05 Wollongong, AUS @ Thomas Dalton Park
03/07 Eastern Creek, AUS @ Sydney Dragway
03/08 Maitland, AUS @ Maitland Showground
03/12 Toowoomba, AUS @ Queens Park
03/14 Byron Bay, AUS @ Cavanbah Centre
03/15 Sandstone Point, AUS @ Sandstone Point Hotel
Parkway Drive shared the following statement:
This is a message we never imagined we’d have to write, and it weighs heavily on us. Park Waves Australia has been cancelled.
Just writing this feels like a kick in the guts, but here we are — another festival being crushed by the rising costs across our entertainment industry. It hurts to be another casualty in this chapter of the Australian music scene.
We’ve tried every possible option to keep this dream alive, but the reality of the circumstances won’t allow for it.
To everyone who bought tickets, and to everyone who continues to support live music in this country: thank you. Please know that your support is what keeps this culture alive and standing strong through the worst of times.
All tickets will be fully refunded, and ticketholders have been contacted via email.
Promoter/Organizers Destroy All Lines shared the following statement:
We’re devastated to confirm the Park Waves Festival Australian tour will not go ahead.
The cancellation is due to a combination of challenges, and ultimately, the numbers no longer stack up. With a heavy heart, we’ve had to make a difficult decision. We’ve tried everything. We’re gutted.
We know everyone will be understandably disappointed.
The ticket price and booking fees will be refunded, and more information will be sent to ticketholders via email.
To anyone who bought tickets, and to everyone who keeps showing up for live music – thank you.
Destroy All Lines and Park Waves Festival
