The Veronicas To Headline VANFEST Event After Holy Holy Get COVID

Only days out from the event, Mini-VANFEST headliners Holy Holy have revealed they’d caught COVID, with organisers enlisting Aussie favourites The Veronicas as a replacement.

This Saturday’s scaled-backed version of the main event – set to make a huge return in December - will feature the newly added headliners alongside Julia Stone, Jarryd James, Eves Karydas, Loretta, Rum Jungle, Cloe Terare and more at South Central Park in Forbes, NSW.

"There are many challenges surrounding events of this nature, especially coming out of the pandemic,” promoter Matt Clifton told The Music.

“It is a shame when artists are restricted from doing what they love last minute, but it is something we have to deal with, and we couldn't be more excited to announce The Veronicas joining the line-up this weekend in support.

"It has been incredibly tough for the industry for the past two years, and continues to be, as we are still seeing events being postponed, artists unable to play, and even entire events being cancelled last minute due to the ongoing challenges the pandemic continues to cause. 

“While it is unfortunate to lose a band last minute, with the support of the industry, we've been able to find a great addition to join the VANFEST line-up. We are committed to this event, and committed to bringing live entertainment back to the central west."

This weekend’s all-ages event will also feature a wide variety of culture, food, Indigenous workshops and other experiences, with tickets and more info available via the festival’s website.