Six injured after sign collapse at Big Church Festival

At least six people were injured on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a sign collapsed at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex, prompting a major emergency response and the cancellation of the day's programme. The incident occurred at the Wiston Park event site near Steyning, leading to a temporary lockdown of the festival grounds. Emergency services were called to the scene on Washington Road at approximately 3:38 p.m. following reports of the sign falling. Sussex Police confirmed officers are assisting other emergency services at the location.