In Between Days Festival in Newcastle: Festival cancelled just days before acts set to play

A Newcastle music festival has been cancelled by event organisers just days before bands and their fans were expected to head to Times Square in the city centre.

In Between Days Festival was announced in March 2023 and offered a lineup of indie music with Australian band DMAs closing the first day of the festival. Ian Brown and Two Door Cinema Club were also scheduled to play headline slots.

The cancellation was announced on the evening of Tuesday, May 23 with festival organiser releasing at statement saying: “We gave it our best shot.

"We are so sorry to have to deliver the news the In Between Day Festival will not be going ahead.

It breaks our heart to make this announcement; no company sets out with an intention to cancel, postpone or reschedule an event (and when we cancel like this, we have to write off the significant amount of money we’ve spent so far). We were so excited to have our beloved Newcastle play host to some of the biggest names and the best talent in the world, but sadly it’s not to be this time.

"To everyone who has supported us, we are so very grateful but obviously very disappointed that we have not been able to make this a reality for you. We would like to offer our thanks to all the artists, partner agencies, suppliers and of course, our ticket-holders for supporting us – we are so sorry to have disappointed you all.

"Ticket-holders will receive an automatic refund.

“Thank you for your understanding.”

The Wombats, Happy Monday and Twin Atlantic were also expected to take part in the festival alongside local acts such as Andrew Cushin.

In Between Days have also deleted their accounts on Twitter and Facebook. Their Instagram account remains active with a link to the festival’s statement.

Tokyo Industries were organising the festival. The company also owns Newcastle nightlife favourites Tup Tup Palace and Digital as well as venues such as Riverside and Think Tank. Digital and Think Tank are found at Times Square, where the festival was expected to take place.

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