Ryan Adams at Stonehenge

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Ryan Adams at Stonehenge is Cancelled

Salisbury International Arts Festival’s planned Ryan Adams event at Stonehenge has been cancelled. The exceptionally high demand for a limited number of tickets was considered to pose a potential safety risk, with the strong possibility that non-ticket holders would park along the verge to try to see Ryan Adams from the road. As a result, English Heritage reluctantly decided that in the interest of public safety the venue should be changed.

Stonehenge Director Peter Carson said: “We are very sorry that Ryan Adams will not be able to perform at Stonehenge, but the demand for tickets was both unprecedented and unforeseen, and we have to put public safety first. We have worked with Salisbury International Arts Festival to try and identify a suitable alternative, and have offered to make available another English Heritage site, but we appreciate that it would be hard to find an appropriate substitute for such a unique venue.”

While Ryan respects English Heritage's decision and concern for the hallowed ground of Stonehenge, he is nevertheless saddened and disappointed that both he and fans will not experience this once-in-a-career performance.

As a suitable alternative venue was not found, Ryan Adams will no longer be performing as part of the Salisbury International Arts Festival and no other UK tour dates are scheduled at this time. Tickets for this event had not yet been put on sale and everyone who had pre-registered their interest in purchasing tickets will be notified about the cancellation.

Ryan's new album 'Easy Tiger' will be released by Lost Highway in the UK on Monday June 25. 

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Notes to Editors

Salisbury International Arts Festival has developed a unique relationship with English Heritage which sees special performances at Stonehenge as part of the Festival line-up. The performance by the Mayan group Xcaret on 30 and 31 May will continue at Stonehenge as advertised. Tickets are available for this event are available online at www.salisburyfestival.co.uk or via the box office 0845 247 9651.

The Salisbury International Arts Festival is supported by Friends Provident, Salisbury District Council and Arts Council England – South West and runs from 25 May – 10 June 2007.

 

For further information:

Jane Thomas

Communications and Development Manager,

01722 330914    jane@salisburyfestival.co.uk