Blur's Alex James apologises as Harvest Festival hits administration

Blur bassist Alex James has apologised for the failure of his Harvest Festival.

Big Wheel Promotions, who organised the four-day food and music event, has gone into administration and is unable to pay the majority of its creditors.

James, who hosted one of two Harvest events back in September, has now issued a personal apology to the businesses owed money, reports CMU.

In a personal letter to the creditors, James stated: "I am appalled by Big Wheel's financial management of the festival held at my farm, which has left many out of pocket.

"Please be aware that I have no relationship with Big Wheel, beyond allowing them to stage the Harvest Festival at my farm and - regrettably - to use my name to stage the event.

"At no stage was there ever any indication that they would be unable to meet their costs. The news has come as a complete bolt from the blue."

The food and music event - which took place on James's farm in Oxfordshire and Jimmy Doherty's farm in Ipswich - included performances from The Kooks, The Feeling and Eliza Doolittle.

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