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[Bloom_Box]

Just last month we released 500 Early Bird (full weekend) festival tickets and they have been selling like proverbial hot cakes!! We literally have a handful left so snap em up quick if you want to grab them at the bargain basement price of £50.00 a pop. Head to the Bloom Festival website to purchase today!!

www.bloomfestival.com

*Please Note: Early Bird Tickets are exclusively available through the Bloom Festival website*

[eFestivals]

We've just received word that Bloom Festival has been cancelled - we've doubled checked this with their press office, and it's true.

The press office wouldn't say why on the phone, but said that they'd be a press release with all the details within an hour.

[eFestivals]

and here's the press release......

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Bloom Festival 2009 Cancelled

It’s with a heavy heart and great regret that we have to announce Bloom Festival 2009 will not be taking place on 14th – 16th August. However, the team will be back next summer - the dates and license are already confirmed at Chepstow Racecourse for August 2010.

There have been a number of obstacles that team Bloom have had to deal with this year – having to move site at very short notice some weeks ago and difficult economic conditions have affected them in a big way, and have meant that they have been on the back foot for most of the year. Under the circumstances they feel that the best decision at this juncture is to draw a line under 2009 and concentrate on staging the event we all love so much next summer.

“It’s been an incredibly difficult decision for us to make, as Bloom is an independently run organisation, built from our very heart and souls”, says festival organiser Olivia Chapman. “We have worked tirelessly for the best part of nine months on this event which makes it very hard for us to walk away from it. However we have to think of the bigger picture and feel that we are making the right decision”.

That said, there are a number of options that the Bloom team can to offer ticket holders, so please read on and look at what they have put together for you:

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1. Bloom heads to Beachdown Festival, 28th -31st August

Beachdown Festival has invited Bloom to join them at the end of August. Similar to Bloom, Beachdown is an exciting, new independent festival which has an excellent array of artists and activities lined up across 4 days. We really love their ethos and vibe and believe this is the ideal alternative for those wishing to get to a festival this summer. Headliners include Grace Jones, The Zutons, Laurent Garnier and Grandmaster Flash and a whole host more – check www.beachdownfestival.com for full details.

We have set up an exclusive ticket exchange scheme where upon presentation of a Bloom Festival ticket (face value of £75.00), you will only need to pay an extra £22.50 to upgrade to a full Beachdown weekend ticket. And the good news is that Beachdown lasts 4 days so you’ll get a full extra day of festivaling!!

We will have a small Bloom area so please come and join us for what promises to be a fantastic weekend. In order to register please email bloom@beachdownfestival.com stating your full name, address and Bloom Festival ticket numbers. If you want any further information regarding this opportunity please feel free to get in touch with us direct as well.

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2. Big Chill Festival,

The Big Chill have also offered Bloom ticket holders the opportunity to exchange tickets if you would prefer to head there this coming weekend. You will be required to pay an extra £55.00 to trade up to a full Big Chill weekend ticket. Headline acts such as Orbital, Basement Jaxx and David Byrne are on the line up as well as DJ acts like Tom Middleton and Mr Scruff. www.bigchill.net

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3. Bloom Tickets

All Bloom 2009 ticket holders will automatically receive a ticket for Bloom 2010 + another one FREE – even if you choose to use your ticket to go to any of the festivals mentioned above. These will be printed and sent out in the next couple of weeks.

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5. Bloom FREE Party @ Motion, Bristol, Saturday 15th August

We know that there will be a great deal of you who have booked the Bloom weekend for a big party, so we are looking to put one on in Bristol. This will be free to all Bloom Festival ticket holders – more info to follow.

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We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope that you will stick with Bloom through this very difficult time. With your help, support and good will, Bloom will be back bigger and stronger in 2010!

[Nottm52Mike]

Thanks for letting us know. Bloom have not bothered updating their website yet so other than vague rumours this is the first bit of definite information I have seen.

What I didn't see in the press release is what do those people who want their money back do, or even if this is any realistic chance of a refund. I already have Big Chill tickets and the weekend of Beachdown I have tickets for Shambala. As for tickets for next year??? Well last years organisation was chaotic (although I thoroughly enjoyed it) and this year cancelled. I don't hold out much hope for a Bloom in 2010.

[eFestivals]

Nottm52Mike, on Aug 3 2009, 12:47 PM, said:

What I didn't see in the press release is what do those people who want their money back do, or even if this is any realistic chance of a refund.

we've asked this question to Bloom's press office, and are waiting for them to get back to us. I'll post the answer here when we have it.

(the guy dealing with it is currently out of the office, so it might be a while before we have it).

[rabid]

Nottm52Mike, on Aug 3 2009, 12:47 PM, said:

Thanks for letting us know. Bloom have not bothered updating their website yet so other than vague rumours this is the first bit of definite information I have seen.

It's on their home page.

[Paul ™]

That's only just went up then as I checked earlier (was looking at what the line up was) and there was no mention of it being cancelled

[Alchemy Festival]

I am willing to at least offer tickets to Alchemy at the early bird price to anyone that had a ticket to Bloom, have emailed to see if I can do more! If you would like to claim a early bird ticket to alchemy please email me alchemy.festival@live.com

[kaypea74]

Does anyone know what the legal position is re: refunds? I don't want tickets for next year, I just want my money back!

I notice the organisers have taken down the discussion board on their facebook page, pretty cowardly I think.

[krisskross]

kaypea74, on Aug 3 2009, 01:33 PM, said:

Does anyone know what the legal position is re: refunds? I don't want tickets for next year, I just want my money back!

I notice the organisers have taken down the discussion board on their facebook page, pretty cowardly I think.

brings back memories of last year..

[Homer]

Is there any word on this? I can't make the alternatives and if I took up the offer of next year's ticket, I strongly suspect I would be going on my own, with anyone willing to support the thing finally being too *******ed off after last year/this.

[kaypea74]

Homer, on Aug 10 2009, 01:59 PM, said:

Is there any word on this? I can't make the alternatives and if I took up the offer of next year's ticket, I strongly suspect I would be going on my own, with anyone willing to support the thing finally being too *******ed off after last year/this.

Totally agree. If they can't afford it this year how on earth are they going to run it next year when everyone has free tickets??

Says on the website that they are setting up a helpline number, might have been better to do this before announcing the cancellation! I've contacted trading standards and they are in breach of the Supply of Goods and Services Act by not offering refunds.

[Alchemy Festival]

Bit of a Blatant plug but after not hearing back from the organizers I have decided to offer Tickets to Alchemy to anyone who had a ticket to Bloom or BGG the chance to buy tickets to Alchemy at the early bird price of £50 please email me for details, also please tell everyone you know who had a ticket!

[Leeds Punter]

kaypea74, on Aug 10 2009, 05:08 PM, said:

I've contacted trading standards and they are in breach of the Supply of Goods and Services Act by not offering refunds.

I was wondering whether it would be the Supply of Goods and Services Act that applied to a festival. If so, that also means that you can apply for consequential expenses (which the sale of goods act does not allow). So... wasted train tickets.

The helpline is unanswered. Emails are unanswered. I have not heard back as promised, though I have sent my details.

I am considering a threat of legal action - a bit of research shows that the mailing address on the tickets, and the registered company address for extended play ltd match the address of one of the organisers. She may receive a small claims claim if no action appears...

[eFestivals]

has anyone had any luck at getting a refund?

[kaypea74]

eFestivals, on Sep 25 2009, 08:44 AM, said:

has anyone had any luck at getting a refund?

Nope, no refund, no response to emails. In their last mailing (in Oct) they stated that they had set themselves a deadline of mid-Dec to get refunds sorted, so...errrrrm. Could really have done with the money in time for Christmas!

So pissed off.

[snooper]

kaypea74, on Jan 3 2010, 11:30 PM, said:

Nope, no refund, no response to emails. In their last mailing (in Oct) they stated that they had set themselves a deadline of mid-Dec to get refunds sorted, so...errrrrm. Could really have done with the money in time for Christmas!

So pissed off.

Information on Extended Play Ltd obtained from Companies House:

Name & Registered Office:
EXTENDED PLAY LIMITED
1 CEDARS AVENUE
LONDON
LONDON
E17 7QL
Company No. 04857648

The website bloomfestival.com is registered to:

Registrant:
Extended Play Ltd
107 Edward Road
Walthamstow
London, Greater London E17 6PA
GB

Domain name: BLOOMFESTIVAL.COM

Administrative Contact:
Gooding, James
107 Edward Road
Walthamstow
London, Greater London E17 6PA
GB
+4402082814454
Technical Contact:
Gooding, James
107 Edward Road
Walthamstow
London, Greater London E17 6PA
GB
+4402082814454

The telephone number is not recognised


Snooper

[sazzle3001]

Hi guys,

I have set up a Facebook group for those of us who still haven't received refunds from Bloom 2009.

http://www.facebook....id=352827357931

Please join, invite others and help each other out!

[bixie]

add me to the list of disgruntled people

galling that they can go into liquidation and then be promoting other events

i understand that it wasnt their fault that tickets didnt sell, but some communciation at least wouldve been appreciated since oct 09

[bixie]

similar thread here

http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/festivals/2009/0...-cancelled.html