AN ICONIC event was set to make a comeback after a six-year hiatus but it’s been scrapped just days before its opening night.
The festival even chose to make the event bring-your-own booze to attract guests – but sales were still too low.
AlamyThe Masked Ball has been cancelled just days before it was due to start[/caption]
AlamyThe last time the Cornish festival took place was 2019 (picture from 2017)[/caption]
AlamyIn 2017 the Masked Ball took place in Porthleven, Cornwall[/caption]
The Spring Masked Ball was due to make a highly-anticipated comeback this weekend.
However just days before festivalgoers were gearing up to arrive, the entire event was axed.
The gig was set to take place in former theme park Flambards, now named Los Flambardos in Helston, which is a huge space now closed off to the public.
Previously it took place on the cliffs at Porthleven, but unfornately this year “sales are too low” to continue.
Organisers of the ball announced the cancellation on Monday, apologising for the disappointing news.
They have reassured ticketholders they’ll get a full refund and extended a “heartfelt thanks” to their supporters.
The Masked Ball shared: “Ballers, we’re really sorry to tell you that The Spring Ball 2025 is cancelled and will not be going ahead. Everybody will receive a full refund for all tickets purchased.
“We are so sorry to do this to you. Our heartfelt thanks and apologies to those of you who have supported and purchased tickets to the event, but our current sales are just too low to go ahead.”
The team said the experience they would be able to offer wouldn’t meet guest’s expectations and said they can go ahead with a “clear conscience.”
The post continued: “We’ve only ever tried our best to deliver an amazing party, and this time around we don’t feel that we are able to give you the experience that you would expect from a Ball.
“We can’t with a clear conscience let you turn up to an event that’s not everything we want it to be for you. We hope that you can understand.”
Despite implementing a bring-your-own booze policy, they weren’t able to pull through and explained that all festivals are facing experiencing difficulties.
The post finished: “We thought that our bring-your-own policy would help offset the costs as everyone’s so skint.
“Unfortunately it didn’t come off. The festival industry is facing really tough times, and on this occasion it’s simply gotten the better of us.
“If you have purchased tickets to our event, you will receive a full refund. We will also refund your booking fee. No additional action is required from you, and your refund will reach your account in a maximum of 14 working days.
“We can’t apologise enough, we’re absolutely gutted. Any questions, please email us on [email protected].
“We’re so sorry, The Ball.”
The multi-day event was supposed to have nine venues, live music, and a campsite in the heart of the festival.
Venues included an 80s Roller Disco, various cocktail bars, and an area called The Pleasure Dome.
Hundreds of locals and keen “gutted” festivalgoers took to the comments to express their disappointment and sympathy.
Many offered support to the team and acknowledged it was probably a difficult decision.
One wrote: “Gutted. Absolutely gutted. If ever you come back, we’re there.”
Another added: “A lot of respect to you guys for making such a difficult decision.
“So sorry you guys had to do this! Sending love.”
A third repsonded: “So sorry to hear this. Had amazing times at previous balls.
“The demise of good times in this country is just so utterly depressing.
“Hats off for trying all you could to make it affordable with BYO.”
AlamyThe event was set to take place at Los Flambardos, Cornwall[/caption]
AlamyThere was a campsite at the centre of the festival for those staying over[/caption]
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