This year's festival was headlined by Pink and Jay Z - who made the most elaborate entrance in the festival's history, arriving in a multi-million pound chopper. Awwwwww what a shame went twice to see Beyonce and Justin Timberlake head line. Oh well there's always wireless! The festival double header was popular with celebs who flocked to the sites to enjoy the music and the backstage vibe, with reality stars Chris and Kem famously meeting their idol Stormzy behind-the-scenes this year.
Got a story? Jump directly to the content. Sign in. He added "there are some amazing moments that will stay with me forever" and that he had "so many memories to cherish".
Mr Branson also thanked Live Nation for its partnership over the last few years and said he wished the company "every success with their future plans". The event is set to be rebranded and Festival Republic managing director Melvin Benn told Music Week the festival will continue at both its sites in Hylands Park, Chelmsford, and Weston park, Staffordshire under a different guise.
The new event is expected to take place over the same August weekend with plans to expand from two to three days at both sites. Virgin's announcement also suggests the company has further plans to make a dent in the music industry "to ensure music is a force for good". The statement added: "At Virgin, we know first hand how important it is to keep innovating and changing things up, which is why it is now time for us to look at news ways we can disrupt the industry to ensure music is a force for good.
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