Hay RiverSA国际影视传媒檚 annual music, arts and cultural festival will not take place this summer, according to a statement from the organizers.

The Rotary Club of Hay River Sunrise confirmed in a news release on June 9 that the Hay Days Festival will not be taking place this year due to a decline in active membership in the club.

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The club says the decrease in membership is due to multiple factors, including aging demographics, Covid-19 restrictions that discouraged and complicated community involvement and vacant management roles. In particular, the clubSA国际影视传媒檚 president, Peter Magill, passed away in April.

SA国际影视传媒淭he management committee has unwavering pride and belief in this festival and the benefits brought to the community and region as a whole, and with that in mind wants to ensure the same diverse and high quality series of events for future celebrations,SA国际影视传媒� the June 9 statement reads. SA国际影视传媒淭his gap year will prepare and bring all committee members up to speed with the organizational, financial and personnel requirements required for continued success in the future.SA国际影视传媒�