A FESTIVAL scheduled to take place this weekend has been cancelled "due to unavoidable circumstances."

G-Festival, which was due to take place at Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club this Sunday, has been postponed.

The event was a flagship fundraiser for registered charity Georgia’s Children of the World, set up in the memory of Worsley girl, Georgia Murray, who died aged 19 in November 2010 due to complications in her third open heart operation.

A post on the G-Festival Facebook page reads: "Due to unavoidable circumstances it is with deep regret that we have to announce that this weekend’s G-Festival (Sunday 5th May) is being POSTPONED.

"Over the next few days we will be contacting everyone who has purchased tickets, booked a stall, were due to perform or who had volunteered to help and we will communicate the next steps regarding refunds and donations.

"The organisers have not come to this decision lightly and this is one of the hardest decisions we have had to make, however we will be back and it will be as promised bigger and better than ever.

"We are looking at an alternative date and will be updating everyone as soon as we can. Further announcements will be made shortly, in the meantime please be patient with us.

"We wish to thank everyone for their continued support for this incredible charity."