I think we're close, that's for sure.
Monday is also a natural day for it, but I think strike while the iron is hot, as I'm sure if any negotiations are taking place it wouldn't happen over the weekend anyway. Though Monday would be exactly a month 'till the fest, so could be a natural fit?
Given recently how open they've been about the financial impact the festival has on the local area, I'm sure they will have been having behind the scenes chats with the gov about how to proceed for some time