Tipperary music festival appeals for donations to recoup lost funds
The Liberty Music Festival lost out on funds following tickets.ie’s cessation of operations
Organisers of the Liberty Music Festival are seeking the help of the public to attempt to recoup some of the funds they lost due to tickets.ie’s cessation of operations.
The festival had been using tickets.ie as their distributor of tickets for the festival, with tickets for the 2026 edition of the festival selling out some months ago.
Despite the festival selling out however, the festival says that they have not received any of the funds made through ticket sales for this weekend’s festival, and that they are unlikely to do so, following the closure.
The festival took to social media last week to appeal to the public for donations to attempt to limit the loss incurred.
Posting on Facebook, Cllr Jim Ryan, who organises the festival on an annual basis, said: “As you know, the Liberty Music Festival has experienced a devastating financial loss caused by the collapse of tickets.ie. We have not received any funds from ticket sales and are unlikely to ever do. Thanks to the support of many friends, sponsors, artists, service providers and personal commitments by the people behind the event, the 2026 show goes on!
“In recent weeks, we've had many enquiries about how festival-goers can help the situation. Many have asked if it's possible to donate towards the cost of running the festival. And now you can.
“Our new ticketing partners Gr8Events Ticketing have created a support page on their website which can accept donations on behalf of the festival. The web page is here - https://gr8events.ie/support-liberty.
“Due to the lack of tickets sales funding, we are now appealing for your support. If every ticket purchaser could donate as much as they can afford no matter how large or small, the effect on festival finances would be immense.
“So if you can, we'd very much appreciate whatever donation you can make. If you can help, please use this link - https://gr8events.ie/support-liberty.
“Thank you for your continuing support of the Liberty Music Festival.”
Many were quick to offer their sympathies to Cllr Ryan and the festival, and pledge donations, with one person saying: “Absolutely. It's our first time at the festival and we are so looking forward to it. It's admirable that you have not left the fans down. For that we are truly greatful. We will certainly donate and share to others. Alot of hard work has gone into the organisation and for that we thank you.”