Soundwave 2016 is officially cancelled.
Soundwave promoter, AJ Maddah, made the announcement via Twitter saying he was devastated and that he had tried his best. He cited poor ticket sales as the reason, even though as recently as yesterday he described them as "reasonable".
The announcement puts to an end the swirling conjecture surrounding the festival's future, heightened in recent days following Maddah's confirmation there would be no Soundwave 2017.
I am devastated to have to announce the cancellation of Soundwave 16 due to poor ticket sales. I am very sorry. I tried my best. #SW16
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) December 17, 2015Thank you to all the fans, bands and people who supported the event for the last 12 years. i wish we could have ended it on a better note.
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) December 17, 2015Yesterday NOFX guitarist Eric Melvin Instagrammed a pic yesterday morning saying the cancellation of SW16 won't stop him from seeing his Aussie friends at Christmas.
The last 24 hours have featured social media exchanges between Maddah and ticketing company Eventopia originally relating to blame, and since the announcement, how and when ticket refunds will occur.
There have been discussions today. I"m waiting on Eventopia/Ticketek to make their decision. We cannot hold festival without their support.
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) December 16, 2015