Due to take place on the Isle of Wight from August 17-19, a statement posted on the festivals website explained that conditions imposed by the council required a lump sum payment of over £140,000 for Council and Emergency Services to be brought forward to May 31, the conditions also stipulated the need for an unspecified financial bond to be made to the Isle of Wight Council.

WOW Festivals Ltd said they informed the council and responsible authorities that WOWfest would ...