Festival boss AJ Maddah accused the council of charging "almost 10 times" the usual amount.
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And that's not all...
"Disappointing."
*curls up in the foetal position*
"If it was handled right — that festival would still be going."
"There's enough good music in the world and in our country to carry the torch with something new."
A war of words has broken out.
"For a small band like us this is like losing a million dollars."
Over 50 acts are owed a whole lotta' coin.
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