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'The poor girl has a few problems' says festival organiser

Lily Allen has pulled out of the Isle Of Wight festival.

Reports of the star being treated for depression emerged this morning (March 5).

Now Isle Of Wight festival organiser John Giddings has explained that a representative for Allen recently told him that the singer would not be attending the festival.

“It's true, they [her representatives] have said she's not coming,” Giddings told Efestivals.co.uk. “[They said that] she hasn't delivered her record, and I said I haven't booked a record, I've booked an artist.

“I think the poor girl has got a few problems. Unfortunately England, although it produces good girl singer/songwriters, they don't seem to be capable of running the course.

“I find it very disappointing. These artists don't seem to have a responsibility to their audience. Morrissey pulled out two weeks before the festival [in 2005], claiming he was never booked, and he told us he didn't have a drummer.

“I offered him Phil Collins and he still said he wouldn't do it, but Travis replaced him and they were absolutely phenomenal."

He added: "It's a good job she (Allen) pulled out now and not the day before. I wish her the best I hope she sorts herself out.”

The Isle Of Wight Festival takes place between June 13 and 15.

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gumgum2804 

Mar 5, 2008

WHat a complete idiot this man is. The poor girl has recently lost her baby and he turns around and says that she's not capable of running the course. Perhaps he should look at the big picture and realise that there are more important things in life than playing his poxy little festival.

a squirrel 

Mar 5, 2008

This highlights a much bigger problem in music; managers and greedy artists are too quick to get to the payday (planning full live diary before theres anything to play) and dont spend enough time actually developing the bit that starts the whole process - ie making a record thats any good. this is one of the main reasons that new bands / artists are burning out faster than ever and have no longevity. try walking before running people, you wont fall flat on your face so much.

chrisp1986 

Mar 5, 2008

Correct me if i am wrong but werent travis dire when they replaced moz and forgot loads of song lyrics?? Also, Travis are nothing now, they are playing late afternoon in smallest tent at V!!!!!!!!!

Scout25 

Mar 5, 2008

Totally agree with gumgum...this turdbrain promoter should take a step back and hear how much of a moneygrabbing dick he sounds. She's young, she just lost her baby and is understandably suffering from depression. I hope she never graces his stage when she's back on her feet, and he will never sell a ticket in her name. Cock.

Scout25 

Mar 6, 2008

I agree with gumgum, what a ridiculously horrible statement this man makes...for goodness sakes man, there is more to existence than selling tickets. AND you'll sell them anyway, so what's the problem?! This girl has lost a baby and is understandably depressed, NOT failing as an artist. Get some compassion you stupid moneygrabbing robot.

jameslancaster 

Mar 9, 2008

Possibly the most insensitive, braindead, comment so far this year? Artists DON'T have a responsibility to their audience. If you seriously think pop stars owe you something you need your head checking. I am not a huge fan of Lily's music, but sincerely hope she gets better soon. Giddings you are a prat.

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