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Blackstump cancelled

11:39pm Friday, 3rd September 2010  

Australia's longest-running Christian festival, Blackstump, will not be held this year. The event, scheduled for the beginning of October in Western Sydney, failed to get enough early bird bookings this year, despite an appeal by the organisers.

The festival directors also announced that they will immediately begin planning a return version of THE BLACK STUMP FESTIVAL from SEPTEMBER 30th – OCTOBER 3rd, 2011.

"The festival directors have deemed proceeding with this year’s festival to be financially irresponsible," said David Hogg, Chairman of the Balckstump Board. "Instead, the directors would like to focus on a positive future and will use the time to address the areas of the event that require attention in order to again provide the festival that ALL stumpers expect."

"We strongly believe that Black Stump continues to play a significant cultural role in shaping the Church in Australia to be mission and justice focused, and invite you to join with us in prayer as we seek God’s counsel on this issue."

Blackstump will contact all ticketholders within seven days by email with refund details.