Three Heritage Live festivals on historic estates cancelled; organiser cites costs and low sales

GCE Live has cancelled three summer festivals at Sandringham, Audley End, and Englefield estates, citing high costs and low ticket sales.

• GCE Live announced the cancellation of festivals that were to feature Christina Aguilera, Eric Clapton, and Lionel Richie at Sandringham in August.
• The organiser said a financial rescue package fell through, making it impossible to continue the events.
• GCE Live stated that rising supplier, artist, and staffing costs, along with low ticket sales, forced the cancellation.
• The company said ticket agents should issue refunds within a reasonable period.