Blackpool News / Events LIVEWIRE Festival Postponed to 2019 9 July 2018 by Visit Blackpool Blackpool’s LIVEWIRE Festival, which was due to take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, will be postponed to 2019. A spokesperson for LIVEWIRE confirmed that the decision was made due to the ill-health of key personnel at the local promoter, Manchester-based Livewire Events Ltd Discussions are currently underway with some of the artists’ representatives to determine participation in LIVEWIRE 2019. Ticket holders can seek a refund from point of purchase. For any enquiries please contact info@livewirefestival.co.uk