Organisers of the Port Eliot Festival have said that this year’s event will be the last - at least for the foreseeable future.
They say that it has become increasingly difficult to present an inspirational lineup while keeping the festival financially viable.
In a statement on the Port Eliot website, a spokesperson said: ’Since 2003, we have had the privilege and honour of working with some of the most creative and interesting people in existence. We have thrived on attracting the most exciting and influential figures in literature, music, poetry, fashion, film, food, comedy and all sorts of places in between and way beyond.
’While we may return one day, we would like to take this opportunity to express our overwhelming gratitude and love to everybody that has made the Festival an internationally-recognised event.’The 2019 festival will take place from July 20-25.