Portsmouth's Victorious Festival give update on status of 2021 edition following prime minister's announcement

The musical extravaganza will return to Southsea Common later in 2021, having been cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Boris Johnson announced on Monday that all lockdown measures would be eased by June 21, with no restrictions in place on events and people meeting.

The plans will also see the reopening of schools, non-essential shops, pubs and restaurants in the coming months.

Wickham Festival announced earlier this week that it would be returning, while Leeds and Reading Festival also confirmed its return this August.

Victorious Festival has now given an update to fans about the status of the 2021 event.

In a post on Twitter, its official account said: ‘Victorious 2021! Following the government's roadmap announcement, it looks like we're in for a great British summer!

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‘Planning for Victorious 2021 is well underway and we look forward to sharing more news with you very soon!’

Victorious Festival is scheduled to take place from Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29.

It has yet to announce any acts for 2021.

Elsewhere the Guildhall Trust, the charity behind the operation of Portsmouth Guildhall, has announced events will resume from May 17 with a range of Covid safety measures in place.

Some of the first shows to take place once the venue reopens include comedy from Daniel Sloss, a tex-mex music party with Paul Young’s Los Pacaminos, a night of dance in Here Come the Boys with Strictly’s Aljaz and much more.

Chief executive officer Andy Grays said: ‘It is wonderful to finally have a light at the end of the tunnel with a roadmap that we can now work toward reopening our iconic venue and we are very excited for what is going to be our busiest period ever!

‘Of course, the continued safety of our customers and team remains our priority and we will follow all Government guidance with our extensive range of Covid safety measures, and any new measures required, for as long as necessary.’

The trust is also extending its Book with Confidence guarantee scheme to cover all shows that go ahead before June 21 in case Covid-19 gets in the way of customers’ plans.

Tickets for Victorious Festival 2021 are on sale now and can be purchased here.

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