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CMAT Apologizes as LIDO Festival Canceled, Rescheduled for August

4/9/2026

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Irish singer CMAT apologized to fans after her LIDO Festival performance was canceled.
The LIDO Festival, originally set for June 12–14 in Victoria Park, London, will be a single event on August 31.
Festival organizers cite one of the wettest winters in history as the reason, and say artists are not at fault.
Ticket holders will receive full refunds.
The festival, launched in 2025, aims to prioritize fan experience.

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Irish singer CMAT apologized to fans after her LIDO Festival performance was canceled.
The LIDO Festival, originally set for June 12–14 in Victoria Park, London, will be a single event on August 31.
Festival organizers cite one of the wettest winters in history as the reason, and say artists are not at fault.
Ticket holders will receive full refunds.
The festival, launched in 2025, aims to prioritize fan experience.