thewayiam Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 18 hours ago, nathanh said: Good question I thought the exact same So because I'm not going it means I can't be on here. I'm technically not going to any festival until I actually am. 18 hours ago, Gerard the Fab said: Don’t you start being an arsehole to my man Tom If people don't post silly comments they wouldn't get silly comments back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieDaRapper Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 Why don't we get back to talking about the festival? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanh Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, CharlieDaRapper said: Why don't we get back to talking about the festival? Sounds good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newjem Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, CharlieDaRapper said: Why don't we get back to talking about the festival? I think we run out of things to talk about like 100 pages ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieDaRapper Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Newjem said: I think we run out of things to talk about like 100 pages ago... This could be accurate but lets stay positive. And just share what we are looking forward to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre91 Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, CharlieDaRapper said: This could be accurate but lets stay positive. And just share what we are looking forward to? Curly fries with that liquid nacho cheese shit chucked all over them. That’s what I’m looking forward to. I always get it and I hate it at first but with each mouthful it gets better and better. Edited April 19, 2021 by Andre91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG31 Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, CharlieDaRapper said: Why don't we get back to talking about the festival? Because if we start talking about the festival again, someone will ask whether the R1 is a thing, who will be added, when will we get the next announcement or who are you most looking forward to. Best thing to do is ignore this threads existence for now Edited April 19, 2021 by Gerard the Fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWaters Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 45 minutes ago, CharlieDaRapper said: This could be accurate but lets stay positive. And just share what we are looking forward to? Looking forward to my morningly overpriced breakfast sandwich that I have to queue up 45 minutes for in the middle of the campsite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Jonathan Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, TheWaters said: Looking forward to my morningly overpriced breakfast sandwich that I have to queue up 45 minutes for in the middle of the campsite I’ll add mediocre and expensive halloumi fries to the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ives562 Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 A lovely cold /lukewarm beer whilst watching some band I've never heard to open up the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre91 Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 Anyone over 16 is eligible to receive a vaccine in the USA from today. The big American artists should be absolutely fine to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jericode Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Gerard the Fab said: Because if we start talking about the festival again, someone will ask whether the R1 is a thing, who will be added, when will we get the next announcement or who are you most looking forward to. Best thing to do is ignore this threads existence for now On the plus side, we don't have to argue about the number of main stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG31 Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Jericode said: On the plus side, we don't have to argue about the number of main stages. Was going to pose the idea of 3 for 2023 but ho hum Edited April 19, 2021 by Gerard the Fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanh Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) Megan thee stallion confirms she has more festival shows still to be announced. will this be a possibility in reality? Edited April 19, 2021 by nathanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creasin Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, nathanh said: Megan thee stallion confirms she has more festival shows still to be announced. will this be a possibility in reality? Hope not. If they are desperate to book a female rapper get little simz involved, one of the best to do it atm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Connolly Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 anyone know if R1 is still a thing... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Boomtown in August has been cancelled... thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 47 minutes ago, Matt42 said: Boomtown in August has been cancelled... thoughts? It is certainly bad news for Boomtown Fair. As they say in the cancellation, they are an independent festival that can't afford to lose a ten-figure sum by proceeding without insurance and cancelling. The risk appetite for FR is larger and, depending on what the first of those eight figures are, R+L probably could afford to lose it. Melvin is working with the govt. on demonstrating that an event can be run with testing and no social distancing so obviously he's prepared to fight for it. It's tough for Boomtown and I am sure they made the right decision for their own survival but it's a different ball game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benj Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 3 hours ago, dentalplan said: It is certainly bad news for Boomtown Fair. As they say in the cancellation, they are an independent festival that can't afford to lose a ten-figure sum by proceeding without insurance and cancelling. The risk appetite for FR is larger and, depending on what the first of those eight figures are, R+L probably could afford to lose it. Melvin is working with the govt. on demonstrating that an event can be run with testing and no social distancing so obviously he's prepared to fight for it. It's tough for Boomtown and I am sure they made the right decision for their own survival but it's a different ball game. 10 figure sum. Gulp. A billion quid to put on Boomtown, no wonder they’ve pulled the plug! Completely agree Reading is a different ballgame, one other problem these smaller festivals will have now too is securing relevant artists. With foreign bands, esp smaller ones likely not traveling and demand for UK based ones no doubt increased due to it, you’d assume Reading etc... will be hovering them all up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wghennessy Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 3 hours ago, dentalplan said: It is certainly bad news for Boomtown Fair. As they say in the cancellation, they are an independent festival that can't afford to lose a ten-figure sum by proceeding without insurance and cancelling. The risk appetite for FR is larger and, depending on what the first of those eight figures are, R+L probably could afford to lose it. Melvin is working with the govt. on demonstrating that an event can be run with testing and no social distancing so obviously he's prepared to fight for it. It's tough for Boomtown and I am sure they made the right decision for their own survival but it's a different ball game. Whether they could afford to lose it isnt really the point. Its whether or not they want that risk. They are after all a business and it will be a business decision. If there is any risk they will lose a substantial amount of money they will pull it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack.194 Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 3 hours ago, dentalplan said: It is certainly bad news for Boomtown Fair. As they say in the cancellation, they are an independent festival that can't afford to lose a ten-figure sum by proceeding without insurance and cancelling. The risk appetite for FR is larger and, depending on what the first of those eight figures are, R+L probably could afford to lose it. Melvin is working with the govt. on demonstrating that an event can be run with testing and no social distancing so obviously he's prepared to fight for it. It's tough for Boomtown and I am sure they made the right decision for their own survival but it's a different ball game. I agree with all of this, but they say an 8-figure sum. 10-figure would be £1Billion which is quite insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Ok lads I obviously meant 8 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeEmpire Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Latitude posted an update explaining that they are delaying the release of their lineup until after the Blossoms' pilot show. Melvin's statement reads "I felt it better that I announce the line up when we have the even greater certainty of that event and our learning from it under our belt." (https://www.latitudefestival.com/news/an-update-from-melvin-benn/) Might be a similar story for Reading & Leeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ives562 Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, FakeEmpire said: Latitude posted an update explaining that they are delaying the release of their lineup until after the Blossoms' pilot show. Melvin's statement reads "I felt it better that I announce the line up when we have the even greater certainty of that event and our learning from it under our belt." (https://www.latitudefestival.com/news/an-update-from-melvin-benn/) Might be a similar story for Reading & Leeds. I saw this yesterday but weren't sure if already posted lol, I feel it will be the same for reading and leeds as both festival republic events and gives them more time to know which bands /artists they can have perform and know if any can travel over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 2 hours ago, wghennessy said: Whether they could afford to lose it isnt really the point. Its whether or not they want that risk. They are after all a business and it will be a business decision. If there is any risk they will lose a substantial amount of money they will pull it. They are an events company. They risk losing money all the time. They have sold almost 200k tickets so the reward’s pretty high and they’re gauging the risk right now. The insurance Boomtown wanted will not happen. R+L will be working to mitigate the risk with the pilot and feeling out testing so it can proceed without it. The risk’s always gonna be there but R+L can manage a lot more of it than an independent fest like Boomtown. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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