Hey Neighbour's Glen Netshipise stated, _"As CEO of Hey Neighbour Festival, I want to acknowledge the disappointment caused by the postponement of the 2025 event. 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." _He added "We are incredibly grateful for the support of our sponsors, artists, and attendees. Their faith in us is helping to ensure that we can deliver the best possible festival experience."

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR TICKET HOLDERS AND SPONSORS?

Tickets: All tickets purchased for the event will remain valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced on 30 September 2025, along with the full lineup.

Refunds: All refunds due will be processed and paid by 10 October 2025.

Sponsors: Sponsors who have already made contributions will be contacted directly with further details.

Artists: We are in active discussions with the initially booked talent to confirm their availability for the new December dates.

NEXT STEPS

The 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. We will share further details regarding the exact rescheduled dates, as well as information on refunds for those who have already requested refunds and those unable to attend, by 30 September 2025.

For updates, please visit the official festival website: www.heyneighbour.co.za [2] or follow us on social media for real-time