It is with deep regret the organisers of the Behind the Castle music festival in Sherborne have announced its cancellation due to poor ticket sales.

All ticket holders will receive a full refund. Those who bought online will receive an email in the coming days detailing the refund process. Those who bought from Tourist Information Centres should return to the point of purchase for their refund.

“This wasn’t an easy decision to make,” says festival director Ian Lyster. “We are extremely disappointed that the event will not be happening after a very successful opening year"

“At present we need to wait for things to settle down before making any decisions about events in the future, but for now we’d like to thank all those involved, including those who had bought tickets, for their support, encouragement, friendship and understanding.”