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News24
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
‘Just cancel': Hey Neighbour triggers fan backlash as event postponed to December
The highly anticipated Hey Neighbour music festival in Pretoria, initially scheduled for 29 to 31 August, has been postponed to December 2025. New dates and a full lineup will be announced on 30 September. Festival organisers cited sustainability concerns for the reschedule, apologising for poor communication and promising improved transparency going forward. The highly anticipated Hey Neighbour music festival in Pretoria has been officially postponed to December, festival organisers announced on Thursday. Initially scheduled to take place from 29 to 31 August, the two-day event was set to feature an international lineup including Doja Cat, Leon Thomas, and South Africa's very own DJ Black Coffee. New dates for the festival will be announced on 30 September, along with the unveiling of a full lineup. In a statement, organisers said the decision to reschedule was made to 'ensure its continued success and sustainability.' Acknowledging the disappointment caused by the change, Hey Neighbour CEO Glen Netshipise addressed the challenges faced: 'We understand the impact this has on our loyal festival-goers, sponsors, and artists. We also recognise that our communication around the challenges we've faced hasn't been as clear as it should have been, and for that, we sincerely apologise.' Netshipise promised improved transparency moving forward, saying: 'We are committed to ensuring that everyone stays informed as we work towards delivering an even better festival in December 2025.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hey Neighbour (@heyneighbourfest) For ticket holders, there's some reassurance. All previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled dates, while refunds are set to be processed and paid by 10 October 2025. Organisers confirmed they are also in discussions with the initially booked artists to accommodate the new December schedule. Despite the promises, many festival-goers expressed disappointment and frustration over the change. Social media was flooded with complaints from disheartened fans, who highlighted issues like pre-booked flights and accommodation, as well as the lengthy timeline for refunds. One disgruntled commenter on the festival's Instagram page wrote: 'This is disappointing! Our flights and accommodation that have been booked? Just cancel this whole festival and allow Daisies to show you how it is done! Also, why are we waiting three months for a refund? What has happened to the monies? Who is scamming who here?' Another frustrated comment read: 'If Doja's not there, I'm not going. What was going to be unsuccessful if it was going to be held in August? Since the moving of dates was to 'ensure success'? Like, you're saying that you're going to be more open and transparent, then don't tell us what's happening! Disappointed.'
IOL News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Hey Neighbour festival moves to December but fans still left hanging
Doja Cat had been announced as one of the headline acts for Hey Neighbour. The festival was set to feature world-class performances, including the highly anticipated appearances by Doja Cat, Central Cee, Black Coffee , and Leon Thomas, to name a few, the organisers have made the strategic decision to reschedule the festival in order to ensure its continued success and sustainability. Originally scheduled for August, organisers have announced that it will now happen in December with no exact date announced. After a week of dropping names for day two of their lineup, music festival Hey Neighbour has announced that the date has been postponed. Hey Neighbour's CEO Glen Netshipise acknowledged the disappointment that comes with the postponement. Hey Neighbour organisers this year have faced backlash from the festival going from three days to two days and scrutiny around the artists on the lineup. 'We understand the impact this has on our loyal festival-goers, sponsors, and artists. We also recognise that our communication around the challenges we've faced hasn't been as clear as it should have been, and for that, we sincerely apologise. 'Moving forward, we are committed to improving our transparency and communication, ensuring that everyone is kept informed as we work towards delivering an even better festival in December 2025. 'We truly appreciate your continued support and patience as we navigate these challenging yet exciting times." Organisers have shared that all tickets purchased for the event will remain valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced on September 30, 2025, along with the full lineup. They are also in active discussions with the booked artists to confirm their availability for the new December dates. In 2023, Hey Neighbour Festival had several sponsors, including Heineken as the headline sponsor, and other partners like Netflix, AXE, KitKat, Coke Studio, and Play. This year Heineken has not come along as the headline sponsors. The brand has been focused on pushing their own properties such as Heineken House. Hey Neighbour organisers are actively working on securing the necessary funding, strategic partnerships, and more exciting headliners to bring the festival back bigger and better than ever. Festival lovers have already been questioning this year's Hey Neighbour Festival, with slow-paced announcements that haven't quite met fan expectations. Now, with the latest update still lacking a confirmed date, anxiety and uncertainty are in the air. IOL Entertainment
The Herald
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
US star Leon Thomas joins Hey Neighbour fest line-up
Another US star has been added to the line-up for this year's Hey Neighbour festival. The second instalment of the festival, at the end of August at Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria, is expected to be a two-day event this time and the organisers are pulling out all the stops to make it a high-impact event. Leon Thomas is the latest artist to join the line-up. He is an American actor, singer, songwriter and record producer who has appeared in Broadway productions including The Lion King and Caroline , or Change. Beyond acting, he's collaborated with numerous major artists and has writing and production credits on multiple Grammy-nominated projects including his work with Babyface and Toni Braxton on the album Love, Marriage & Divorce . Last month, Doja Cat was announced as the headline act of the festival, making it the singer's first performance in South Africa. 'We are beyond excited to welcome Doja Cat to the Hey Neighbour festival stage,' said Glen Netshipise, CEO for the event. 'Her energy, creativity and ability to connect with audiences on a global scale make her the perfect artist to kick off what will be an epic festival line-up. This is just the beginning — we have more incredible acts to reveal soon.'
