Sunburn Summer Fest in Shillong Called Off
The debut edition of Sunburn Summer Fest in Shillong, scheduled for 10th May at Lariti International Centre, has been unexpectedly cancelled, leaving fans disappointed and organisers silent on the reason.
The highly anticipated debut edition of Sunburn Summer Fest in Shillong has been called off just days before the scheduled date of 10th May. Organisers have remained tight-lipped, offering no explanation for the abrupt cancellation of what was being hailed as a landmark moment for the Northeast’s music scene.
Slated to be held at the picturesque Lariti International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture, the event had whipped up a right storm of excitement. With heavyweights like Vini Vici, Dimitri Vegas, DubVision, and Third Party on the bill, fans were all set to throw shapes till the early hours. Instead, they’ve been left holding the baby — festival dreams dashed without so much as a “by your leave.”
To say this is a kick in the teeth for music lovers across the region would be putting it mildly. Many had shelled out good money and made elaborate plans, only to find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place. From travel bookings to accommodation, it’s all gone down the drain.
Tickets, sold exclusively via BookMyShow, are expected to be refunded — a small consolation for those who had pinned their hopes on dancing under the stars. The organisers, for their part, have merely stated that further updates will be shared if and when the event is rescheduled. No use crying over spilt milk, but some transparency wouldn’t go amiss, would it?
For now, Shillong’s hills echo not with the thump of basslines but with the sighs of disappointment. Here’s hoping this isn’t the last we hear of Sunburn Summer Festival in the Northeast — but for now, it’s a right royal letdown.
Sources : The Shillong Times
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