A MISSING form forced organisers to move their food and music festival to a new venue in the city with just days to go.

Social Eats Food and Music Festival was set to take place at Worcester Racecourse on Saturday (August 3) but has now been moved across the city to Sixways Stadium.

Darren McClure, director of Social Eats, said: "There was a technical issue with the licence we had.

"Unfortunately, one of the forms didn't come through properly to Pitchcroft.

"We found out about ten days ago."

With the fear of having to cancel the event, organisers began searching for a new venue in the area.

"We've worked tirelessly to find a new venue for the people of Worcester," Mr McClure said.

A spokesperson for Worcester City Council said: "All premises require a 28-day consultation period.

"The applicant failed to submit all the required documentation for the application to be processed in time for a statutory consultation to be carried out ahead of the date of the event."

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Eventually, Social Eats found a new residency at what was once the home of Worcester Warriors.

"Sixways were very helpful with getting the event organised."

The change of venue was announced on Tuesday (July 30), with amended plans such as a shuttle bus between the city centre and the stadium on the outskirts of Worcester.

Despite the complications with licensing, Alex McGarry, one of the owners of Social Eats Events, is confident about the event: "We're expecting between 2,000 and 2,500 people to attend on Saturday.

"We've struggled massively this year with the weather so we're excited for a sunny Saturday.

"Every event we've put on over the past two months has been affected by rain which negatively affects the crowds, the musicians, and the vendors."

Mr McGarry explained what visitors can expect from the festival: "The event is very family-oriented, it starts at midday and finishes at 11pm. 

"It's a bit different as our events normally finish around 9pm, but we have James Haskell's DJ set for the last two hours."

Former international rugby player James Haskell started DJ'ing around 10 years ago and has since played events in Ibiza and Dubai.

Social Eats have hosted events across Worcestershire, but are excited to be finally coming to Worcester.

"It's taken us three years to get here," Mr McGarry said.

The event will also have seven street food vendors and artisan bars from around the region for guests to try.