Main stage artist pulled from Parklife 2024 line-up 'due to unforeseen circumstances'
31.05.2024 - 16:13
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
An artist that was due to perform on the main stage of Parklife 2024 has been dramatically pulled from the festival.
The music festival will return to Heaton Park next Saturday and Sunday (June 8 and 9) featuring a wide variety of acts, including Becky Hill, Doja Cat, Disclosure, J Hus and Kaytranada.
Drill artist Digga D was also due to perform at the festival and was originally scheduled for the main Parklife Stage on the Saturday. The performer, who released the Back to Square One mixtape last August, has now been removed from the line-up.
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The move comes after the artist, real name Rhys Herbert, admitted two drugs charges following a police raid which occurred during a performance on Instagram Live on February 21, 2024.
This week, the 23-year-old pleaded guilty to a charge of smuggling cannabis relating to July 11, 2023. He also pleaded guilty to supplying cannabis during October 26, 2022 and February 21, 2024. Appearing at Lincoln Crown Court, via video link from HMP Wormwood Scrubs, Herbert’s case was adjourned until July 8 when it will be decided if a trial takes place.
Posting a statement on social media, Parklife bosses said: “Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, Digga D will not be performing at this year's festival." The artist has not directly commented on the matter.
The announcement comes just hours after another artist was forced to pull out of the event. Australian house and techno producer Fisher announced he was unable to perform at Parklife as he and his wife Chloe are facing 'times of uncertainty' ahead of the birth of their child, which is due in late June.
The DJ had been set to take part in