Karrie Allen writes in the Chatham Courier the Ghent music festival, The Big Up, is taking a year off. The July event, organized by Shireworks Productions, is on hiatus, but, Shireworks assured Allen, plans are underway for a large-scale festival in 2013. Franesa Pyle, spokesperson for the 25-year-old live performance promotion firm, said plans were changed due to “factors beyond our control." In February, the Town of Ghent made changes to its zoning laws, which could have an impact on the event. Strategic planning for the 2013 festival was underway, Pyle said, but she did not confirm the venue. The Big Up has been held at Sunnyview Farm, a 1,500-acre site on Arch Bridge Road, since its founding in 2007. The three-day event features musical acts on four performance stages, as well as various arts and culture and multimedia experiences. The 2011 festival attracted 70 acts and 5,000 visitors. Read the full story in the Chatham Courier.