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Capleton Cancels Chiemsee Reggae Summer Headline Spot Over 'Self‑Inflicted' Visa Problems

Organisers publicly rebuked the Jamaican artist, named Mr. Vegas as a short‑notice Saturday headliner, and left some ticket‑holders asking about refunds.

Overview

  • Festival organisers announced in the days before the 26–28 June event that Capleton pulled out because of what they called 'self‑inflicted visa problems', and they described the situation as 'Maximum Disrespect.'
  • Organisers moved quickly to fill the gap, booking Jamaican singer Mr. Vegas to headline the main stage on Saturday at 22:30 to keep the programme intact.
  • Some attendees who bought tickets specifically to see Capleton have asked the festival about refunds, and organisers had not published a formal refund policy in the coverage.
  • Coverage noted Capleton's past controversies over allegedly homophobic lyrics, a context that has previously prompted other artists to withdraw from shared bills.
  • The festival is staging its first edition since 2017 in Übersee, Bavaria, with Marteria still listed as the Friday 22:30 headliner and a 28‑artist lineup now unchanged apart from the Saturday swap.