The 2020 Glastonbury Festival is believed to be in jeopardy following the announcement that Ireland is going into lockdown over the coronavirus outbreak.
Organisers of the music event, which is due to take place in June, recently insisted they are still planning to go ahead with the bash but are keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 situation.
However, following today's announcement that Ireland is going into lockdown from 6pm tonight, it looks increasingly likely that some of the UK's biggest music events are going to be called off.
A number of festivals, including Coachella and Snowbombing, have already been axed over fears surrounding the ongoing pandemic.
A statement from Glastonbury bosses previously explained: "We continue to plan and prepare for the event, while at the same time closely monitoring developments with the coronavirus situation."
Glastonbury is due to take place from 24th-28th June and feature acts including Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney.
Another major music gathering which could fall victim to the coronavirus outbreak is the Reading and Leeds Festival - despite organisers insisting they are ploughing ahead with plans to run the 2020 event as scheduled despite the coronavirus outbreak.
The double-site festival is due to take place in August with headliners including Lewis Capaldi, Stormzy, Liam Gallagher and Rage Against The Machine.
However, Reading & Leeds bosses are adamant the festival will not be disrupted.
A statement from festival chiefs reads: "At this time, Reading/Leeds Festival is going ahead as planned.
"Please be assured that the safety and health of all staff and visitors is our main priority and we are implementing recommendations and instructions appropriately.
"We are closely monitoring official guidance from the World Health Organisation, Public Health England, UK Government, local public health authorities and are working with event promoters and organisers as information evolves.
"If you are attending, please follow the most up to date information on the Coronavirus that is available at World Health Organisation, UK Government and NHS."
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted many artists to call off tours, with stars including Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Stormzy both axing gigs in recent weeks.
During a press conference today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed major events are not yet being banned in England because scientific advice is it “will have little effect on the spread".
But he said that will be kept under review, because “there is also the issue of the burden such events can place on public services” .
