The upcoming Country Fest Queensland, a North Queensland country music festival due to be held in Bloomsbury later this month announced this week that headlining act, John Fogerty will no longer be playing at the festival.
Event organisers released a statement saying John Fogerty will “no longer be attending Country Fest QLD.”
“We are working hard on a revised line up and will have more information coming soon,” the official statement on the events Facebook explained.
However, the Credence Clearwater Rival star John Fogerty released an opposing statement.
“I was ready to celebrate with you all for my one and only show this year in Australia, when Country Fest Queensland blindsided me yesterday by cancelling my appearance,” John explained.
“It was posted that I would not be appearing due to unforeseen circumstances.
“Well, I can tell you, my friends, I was not the reason for the ‘unforeseen circumstances’,” John continued.
“I was ready to come down there and excited to celebrate getting my songs back with you all.”
A fan commented on Country Fest’s Facebook page speculating that the event organisers could not afford to have the star attend while others are still committed to the event without John.
“Was going to the event no matter who was playing,” one comment explained.
“Rain, John or shine, I’ll be there!” said another.
The event still boasts other big names such as The Wolfe Brothers, Morgan Evans and Lee Kernaghan.
Country Fest QLD explains that for ticket holders wishing for a refund due to the non-appearance of John Fogerty, that Oztix will contact all ticket holder via email for refund options.
Country Fest QLD is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, at Bloomsbury.
John Fogerty has been removed from the line up of 2024 Country Fest QLD. Photo supplied
