Ticket holders await a refund after Hey Neighbour has officially announced that the 2025 edition has been cancelled.
The organisers explained that the music festival will return in 2026, allowing them adequate time to secure funding and the necessary artist line-up, with intentions to build an experience that captures the event’s spirit and standard.
Initially, the Hey Neighbour Festival was going to take place on August 30, with a fire line-up that included DJ Lochive, Elaine, Akio, DJ Nkosh, Black Coffee, Khuli Chana, Holly Rey, Nia Pearl, Sun El Musician, DJ Lag, Lulo Cafe and Doja Cat among others.
It was later postponed to December, before it was cancelled for the year. Glen Netshipise from Hey Neighbour said: “Our promise has always been to throw the ultimate neighbourhood block party, one that lives up to the incredible loyalty of our Hey Neighbour family.
“Rushing the process with current constraints would compromise the very heart of what makes this event special. This difficult but necessary decision allows us the time to build a solid foundation for a spectacular celebration in 2026. We’re committed to creating a festival worth the wait.”
Ticket holders will be contacted by organisers directly with further details on how to claim their refunds, and should ticket holders wish to keep them for the next festival in 2026, that is an option.
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Instagram users weighed in:
One user said: “Hey Neighbour I asked for a refund back in July before the announcement, I’d like my money back, this is ridiculous and way overdue.”
Another one said: “Come back stronger and better! We will be waiting.”
While another one added: “Zero apology. Just excuses and poor management.”
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