'No problem' with Big Burns Supper accounts

Zadiel Sasmaz contacted the BBC to say he had still not been paid for his performance

Big Burns Supper festival organisers have said there is "no problem" with their accounts after a threat to dissolve the company was lifted.

Companies House had warned it could be struck off its register within three months over failure to file accounts.

Festival director Graham Main said the accounts, which were originally filed in April, had now been accepted.

Companies House confirmed the necessary documents had been filed and any dissolution action suspended.

The festival has faced criticism from some of its performers over the time it has taken to pay them for this year's fourth edition which ran from 23 to 31 January.

Male bellydancer Zadiel Sasmaz, who was part of the Le Haggis cabaret, contacted the BBC this week to highlight that he had still not been paid.

'Colourful place'

However, organisers have said that should be addressed shortly.

Mr Main said: "Right now our team is busy getting ready for our best ever Big Burns Supper in 2016.

"We are also involved in other community activities which make Dumfries a brighter and more colourful place to live - like providing voluntary support for the annual Guid Nychburris event."

He said the Big Burns Supper accounts had been audited and originally filed in April and that he had been assured by Companies House that there was no problem.

"Our financial situation is good and the few outstanding payments from this year's event will be cleared by the end of the month," he added.