Pharrell Williams, who will not be performing in Newry
A proposed Pharrell Williams event at BED nightclub in Newry has been cancelled after the star's management company denied any knowledge of it.
The nightclub had been taking bookings ahead of the event, but the Dublin-based Ask1 Agency, which was promoting the event on behalf of BED nightclub, was forced to say that Pharrell would not be making an appearance.
In a statement, Ask1 said: "It is with deepest regret that we make this statement to inform all BED customers that due to events outside the control of Ask1 agency and our principal BED nightclub the Pharrell Williams event, advertised to take place on 5 July 2014, will no longer be taking place.
"Due to external factors outside of our control we have become aware that the event will not be taking place and we can categorically confirm that Pharrell Williams will not be attending the premier venue BED nightclub.
"All promotions and advertising had been undertaken in good faith and on the basis of negotiations that had taken place up to 25 June 2014.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we are equally disappointed that the show did not go ahead.
"For legal reasons no further comment will be issued in respect of the matter."
BED nightclub also commented on the cancelled show, stating: "We can confirm that we had booked Mr. Williams in good faith through the Ask 1 Agency in Dublin but it appears now that the booking cannot be fulfilled by Ask 1 Agency for us.
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and can confirm that all appropriate refunds to disappointed patrons will be paid in full."