Alex James: ‘I’ve Nothing To Do With Festival Failure’

Blur’s Alex James has apologised to creditors, following news his Harvest festival went bust.

The festival’s promoters Big Wheel, who held the event at the bassist’s farm, went under with unpaid creditors including a primary school who organised the appearance of local talent.

In a statement, James said: ‘I am appalled by Big Wheel’s financial management of the festival held at my farm which has left many out of pocket’.

He continued: ‘Please be aware that I have no relationship with Big Wheel, beyond allowing them to stage the Harvest Festival at my farm and - regrettably - to use my name to stage the event. At no stage was there ever any indication that they would be unable to meet their costs. The news has come as a complete bolt from the blue’.