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Manchester’s Parklife Festival to Go On as Planned in Wake of Terror Attack

“We are certain we will not be defeated by such cowardice,” stated event organizers.
Photo via Parklife Festival website

UK music festival Parklife will go on as planned following yesterday's terror attack at Manchester Arena.

Event organizers shared the announcement today, stating, "We are continually liaising with the security and local police to ensure the safety of our customers. We are certain we will not be defeated by such cowardice."

The weekender will take place June 10-11 at Manchester's Heaton Park, just four miles from where a suicide bombing in the foyer of the arena left at least 22 dead and 59 injured. The attack occurred just after 10:30 PM last night as patrons were leaving an Ariana Grande concert.

"Our thoughts are with those affected as well as the emergency services working tireless to keep us safe in all that we do," said Parklife staff in their note. They added that their social media pages are going silent for 48 hours in respect of the victims.

Parklife will be headlined by The 1975 and Frank Ocean. Other acts playing over the weekend include A Tribe Called Quest, London Grammar, Eric Prydz, Anderson .Paak, Dixon, and many others.