One of our very favourite festivals has sadly taken the decision to cancel this years event, citing poor ticket sales as one of the primary reasons.

Blissfields, much like our very own Offset, was a festival that stuck to the original idea of festivals without trying to stick a logo on everything that moved and kept ticket prices low. It’s sad to see their omission from this years festival calendar and we really hope that we see them back for 2009. A press release follows after the jump.

Some would say we were mad plugging other events but it is festivals like Truck & Blissfields who carry the same ethic as ourselves… put the best bands out there without worrying about profit from piss poor lager or mobile phone networks and for that we love them! Mini rant aside, the lovely people at Blissfields have now put tickets on sale for this years event. Being held 4-6 July at the Matterley Bowl, Winchester the line up is already looking immense with The Wonderstuff, Chris TT, Abdoujaparov & Dead!Dead!Dead! already confirmed. And best bit… it is only £60 for all 3 days. Brucie bargain baby!

Head over to the official site to check it out for yourself and tell them that Offset sent you!