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Court documents and company registries shed new light on a U.S. production company’s involvement in the Pemberton Music Festival’s demise.

Huka Entertainment, based in New Orleans, has been lauded for producing massive music festivals in unique locations with a boutique feel. But last Thursday its reputation came under fire when Pemberton Music Festival LP and 1115666 B.C. Ltd filed for bankruptcy and the popular July event was cancelled.

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Up until a month before the cancellation, Twisted Tree Circus GP, incorporated in November 2013, controlled Pemberton Music Festival LP.

Twisted Tree Circus’ two directors were Evan Harrison and Abel Joseph (A.J) Niland, according to B.C. Registry Services documents. They are also the CEO and chief experience officer of Huka. Both weren’t available for comment Tuesday.

In April 19, Twisted Tree Circus was replaced as general partner of PMFLP by 1115666. Within a month, 1115666 and PMFLP had both filed for bankruptcy and ticket holders were told May 18 that there would be no automatic refunds for the cancelled event.