Glade organisers confirm that due to increased legislation and associated local authority and police costs they are unable to stage the Glade Festival at Wasing.

The electronic music event, which won the 2008 UK’s best dance festival award, has been held on the Estate since its inaugural 2004 weekend. At its peak it attracted over 15,000 visitors and in 2007 when it was held during the July torrential storms the organisers and Wasing Estate were awarded a joint ‘Flood Heroes’ award from West Berkshire Council for their cooperation in helping the local community.

Organiser Luke Piper said that it was with great sadness that they had made the decision as they had built up many close relationships in the area and he thanked the hundreds of local supporters and businesses who had helped the Glade become such an internationally respected event.