Free beachfront concert by Dizzee Rascal cancelled

A escaped beachfront performance successful Kent by chart-topping rapper Dizzee Rascal has been axed conscionable hours earlier it was acceptable to begin.

The Sevenoaks-based instrumentalist posted a video connected societal media encouraging fans to "pull up" to a escaped performance connected the Margate Steps connected Friday astatine 18:00 BST.

But euphony promoters Margate Summer Series said helium had been forced to propulsion the plug connected the impromptu event, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

In a nationalist statement, alongside an representation labelling the gig postponed, it said: "Dizzee Rascal volition beryllium rescheduled owed to filming taking spot successful Margate today. Hold tight, much quality coming soon."

"Tonight successful Margate connected the Kings Steps, it's a propulsion up, don't telephone it a popular up, I'm coming down there, we're going to person a rave up, yeah?" the creator had said successful a video to his much than fractional a cardinal Instagram followers.

The video gained thousands of views successful conscionable hours.

A graphic promoting the lawsuit had been shared by Margate Summer Series – the promoters of Dreamland's summertime concerts – saying: "Bring your friends, your mum, your dad, adjacent your small sister. Everyone's welcome!"

Ward councillor for Margate Central and erstwhile politician of the municipality Rob Yates said helium had emailed Dreamland connected seeing the societal media posts.

"I deliberation it's an irresponsible summons stunt," helium said.

The London-born rapper and Mike Skinner of The Streets are acceptable to execute astatine the Marine Terrace venue connected 29 August.

Dreamland's operations manager Shane Guy wrote successful an email to Yates astir the unplanned seafront gig: "This lawsuit is not being organised by Dreamland.

"We person been successful interaction with the promoter and absorption squad for Dizzee Rascal with a steadfast petition that it beryllium cancelled instantly and that a connection goes retired confirming cancellation to each media and societal media channels."

Yates said determination had been "no liaison" with the council.

He added: "It's assembly land, it's unsafe to clasp it close adjacent to the sea, there's nary police, medics oregon planning."

It is understood that Thanet District Council and the constabulary are aware.

Kent Police person been approached for comment.