Organisers of the Back 2 Festival at Cattows Farm have cancelled this year's event - but launched the 'Pay It Forward' scheme for 2021.

The nostalgia Festival, organised by Woodville-based James Dean Events, was to have take place in August at the venue in Heather.

But Coronavirus restrictions mean the event will not happen this year.

However, the 2021 line up - headlined by Aqua - has already been announced.

Ace of Base, 911 and Atomic Kitten are also on the bill for the festival which is set to take place from August 12-15.

But the organisers are urging fans to buy tickets now to give the event a financial boost during a tough time when live music has suffered.

A crowdfunder page Back 2 Pay It Forward has been set up, detailing arrangements for Back 2 in 14 months' time.

The page explains: "Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have postponed our Back 2 Festival until 12th - 15th August 2021, for the safety of our festival family.

"As a truly independent music festival, we have no corporate backers, no sponsorship, or any form of financial support.

"It's only with the help of our community that we will prevail in these uncertain times.

"So we are launching a Pay it Forward Campaign to help support our festival during its biggest challenge to date.  

"We are so grateful to all the people that have supported our festival so far by rolling their tickets over to 2021.

"It's amazing to read so many messages of goodwill, we can't thank you enough for this. 

"We still have a way to go and this is why we are running our "Pay it forward" campaign.

"We are asking, for those that are in a position to do so, to please order your 2021 tickets today.

"This will give us a much-needed injection of revenue and secure your place at our 2021 Festival. 

"If you were planning on buying a ticket but didn't get round to it or maybe you've always wanted to come but haven't yet... This would be a great time to get yourself booked for 2021 and help our beloved festival survive!

"If you can't make next year's date or you already have tickets but want to support us further, you can also make a small donation.

"We just want to say thank you again to our amazing festival family and anyone that has taken the time to read this.

"We will do everything in our power to keep this festival alive, with your support we can make 2021 our best year to date! God knows we all need something to look forward too, once all this is over!"