Daugavpils city municipality has imposed a 10% contractual penalty on festival organizer SIA "Lazko" after the "SEAGULL" event failed to reach its required attendance figures. The municipal funding for the festival totaled 66,000 euros, making the financial penalty 6,600 euros, according to information provided to Chayka by the local government.
Penalty Imposed After Missed Attendance Targets at Lokomotīve Stadium
The municipal decision to penalize the festival organizer was finalized in late September 2026 following multiple revisions to the post-event project report. "SEAGULL" took place on August 1, 2026, at the Lokomotīve Stadium, featuring British artist John Newman and French DJ and producer Willy William as headline acts.
While the initial project application committed to gathering at least 5,000 attendees in person, actual numbers fell short. SIA "Lazko" board chairman Ēriks Kokins told Chayka that approximately 3,000 people attended the event throughout the day.
Cultural Project Also Faces Municipal Fine for Low Turnout
A similar 10% contractual penalty for missed attendance targets was levied against the "Kultūrpietura" association for its project, the short film screening series "…glāzi kino, lūdzu!" in Daugavpils. The Daugavpils city municipality allocated 3,019.54 euros to the project, resulting in a 10% fine of 301.95 euros.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Daugavpils Festival Penalties
Why did SIA "Lazko" receive a fine from the Daugavpils municipality?
The municipality issued a 6,600-euro penalty—calculated as 10% of the 66,000 euro funding—because the "SEAGULL" festival failed to attract the 5,000 required attendees, drawing only about 3,000 people.
Who performed at the "SEAGULL" festival?
The main acts at the August 1 event at Lokomotīve Stadium were British artist John Newman and French DJ and producer Willy William.
Which other project received a penalty alongside the festival?
The "Kultūrpietura" association received a 301.95 euro penalty (10% of its 3,019.54 euro funding) for the short film screening project "…glāzi kino, lūdzu!" held at the Engineer Arsenal courtyard.
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