Homebake crowd

Organisers of Aussie music festival Homebake have cancelled the 2010 event.

“We’ve decided to go against the grain and as such – after much deliberation (and some procrastination) – we here at Homebake festival HQ have decided to take a break and postpone Homebake Music, Film & Arts Festival for this year only, 2010,” a statement on the festival’s website said.

“As we’ve not been able to have the ‘planets align’ to a standard we feel appropriate to the long standing reputation of Australia’s largest ‘locals only’ event, we’d rather focus on a positive future and are instead planning for a unique return version of Homebake to take place during the first week of December 2011.”

Organisers said they intend to bring Homebake back in 2011 “bigger and better than ever”.

“We ask you to stay tuned for now as we commence preparations for what will be the 16th Edition – Homebake Music, Film & Arts Festival, 2011,” the statement said.

“Huge thanks for your patience & looking forward to have you all join us to celebrate in 2011.”

Last year, Homebake celebrated its 15th year as Australia’s longest standing music festival that bills local artists.

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