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First Scottish edition of WOMAD cancelled due to low ticket sales

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WOMAD • 1 min read

First Scottish edition of WOMAD cancelled due to low ticket sales

The first ever Scottish edition of WOMAD was due to take place in Glasgow next month via a partnership with Celtic Connections and Glasgow Life. However, organisers have cancelled the event because ticket sales “did not reach the level required” to “deliver” the festival “in its inaugural year”…

Chris Cooke • 03 Jun 2026

Business News • 1 min read

No single cause for WOMAD attendees that fell ill at this year’s event

The UK Health Security Agency has found no singular cause for the illnesses reported by WOMAD festival-goers, and the organisers say the outbreak was limited.…

Chris Cooke • 14 Aug 2023

Business News • 1 min read

WOMAD investigating after a number of festival-goers fall ill with similar symptoms

WOMAD organisers, the UK Health Security Agency and Wiltshire Council are investigating after several festival-goers reported diarrhoea, stomach cramps and high temperatures.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Aug 2023

Business News • 3 min read

WOMAD cancels, blaming lack of government support or guidance

Peter Gabriel has announced the cancellation of WOMAD 2021, saying the lack of government insurance and clear guidance puts the festival's future at risk.…

Andy Malt • 29 Jun 2021

Artist News

Womad announces return

WOMAD will return to Charlton Park in Wiltshire from 24-26 July, with prices unchanged and a new Teenager Ticket for 14 to 17 year olds.…

CMU Editorial • 20 Feb 2009

Awards • 1 min read

WOMAD declared a success

WOMAD reports a successful 2008 with crime down around 75 per cent, and festival director Chris Smith says it won back audience trust after 2007's mud.…

CMU Editorial • 29 Jul 2008

Digital services and platforms news

Peter Gabriel's websites go down after server is stolen

Three of Peter Gabriel's websites went offline after the server they were stored on was physically stolen, with the store section now back online.…

CMU Editorial • 08 May 2008

Gigs & Festivals • 1 min read

WOMAD tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale for WOMAD at Charlton Park, 25-27 July, with confirmed acts including Boy George, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Eddy Grant and Roni Size.…

CMU Editorial • 04 Mar 2008

Gigs & Festivals

WOMAD adds 37 more acts to 25th edition

WOMAD has added 37 acts to its 25th edition at Charlton Park near Bath, and will release a special CD package featuring past performers.…

CMU Editorial • 21 Jun 2007

Gigs & Festivals

Gabriel to appear at Womad

Peter Gabriel will appear at this year's Womad festival, marking its 25th anniversary, which returns to Charlton Park, Wiltshire, from 27-29 July.…

CMU Editorial • 19 Mar 2007

Gigs & Festivals • 1 min read

Womad to leave Reading

The Womad festival will leave its Rivermead site in Reading after seventeen years next year, though its new location is yet to be confirmed.…

CMU Editorial • 04 Oct 2006

Gigs & Festivals

Laura Veirs announces UK tour dates

US singer-songwriter Laura Veirs has announced summer UK tour dates including WOMAD Reading, London, Nottingham, Northampton and Cambridge.…

CMU Editorial • 20 Jun 2006