MUSIC fans will be waking up to disappointment this morning after last night's shock cancellation of Tynedale's Festival on the Wall.

Breaking the news on Facebook yesterday evening, organisers cited 'significant operational challenges' for the decision.

A statement read: "After serious consideration and with an incredibly heavy heart, we are sad to announce that the Festival on the Wall has been cancelled.

"For the past two years we have put our heart and soul into creating the event that the North-East deserves, showcasing everything that is great about this region.

"Unfortunately, several significant operational challenges have made it impossible to continue and at this point we are left with no choice but to make this very difficult decision."

Those who had already purchased tickets for the festival will receive an automatic refund within five days.

Festival founder and director Dale Mason, and business partner Richard Gillies, had hopes that Festival on the Wall would be the 'happiest festival in the UK.'

The Pet Shop Boys, The Libertines and Mark Ronsen were among the acts lined up to perform at the event at Northside Farm near Horsley.

The event, which had been planned to take place in August, had been welcomed by Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Tourism.

Speaking at the launch event earlier in the year, council leader Grant Davey said the festival could bring 'several million' to the local economy.

Anyone with questions regarding ticket refunds can contact: info@festivalonthewall.com