Opinions on what will happen if Glastonbury 50 gets cancelled

[RarerThanDandyB]

Thought it deserves its own thread due to it keep popping up, what do we all think?

[FloorFiller]

There’s no way tickets are gonna get carried over. This isn’t even a debate to be had.

[fatyeti24]

Just now, FloorFiller said:

There’s no way tickets are gonna get carried over. This isn’t even a debate to be had.

This.

[Hugh Jass]

They’ll scrap it all and 2021 will just be a new year.

[circus92]

5 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

There’s no way tickets are gonna get carried over. This isn’t even a debate to be had.

Why not?

[jparx]

When other events have literally said they're rolling over tickets, there's hardly "no debate".

None of us have a clue. Unfortunately that's not a sexy opinion.

[FloorFiller]

Just now, circus92 said:

Why not?

Because it’s a brand new festival . You bought tickets for Glastonbury 2020, not 2021. Unfortunately 2020 ‘got cancelled’, but it’s not the fault of everybody hoping for tickets in 2021. They’ll just start from scratch and not complicate things.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

2020 cancelled.

Deposit refunded.

Existing ticket holders to get first refusal on next year's event, linked to registration number, with a payment window a week before the initial sale in October.

Those who don't take up the opportunity, tickets go into the regular pot. 

Seems like a fair process to me. 

[FloorFiller]

Just now, jparx said:

When other events have literally said they're rolling over tickets, there's hardly "no debate".

None of us have a clue. Unfortunately that's not a sexy opinion.

Other events are pretty different ticket wise to Glastonbury, aka not gold dust. I know it’s shite for those lucky enough to have got 2020 tickets, but it makes far more sense to just start again. New festival, new tickets.

[MEGABOWL]

There won’t be a delay, it’ll be cancelled. They’ll probably allow tickets to carry over (easily done with the tech they use and maybe tempting if they get to sit on the money) or give current holders first refusal, whichever is easiest for them.

[DeadAmos]

1 minute ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

2020 cancelled.

Deposit refunded.

Existing ticket holders to get first refusal on next year's event, linked to registration number, with a payment window a week before the initial sale in October.

Those who don't take up the opportunity, tickets go into the regular pot. 

Seems like a fair process to me. 

But you have a ticket , what about all the people who don't this year and next to no chance of getting one for next year either

[squirrelarmy]

Do we really need another thread talking about this?

[circus92]

14 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

They’ll just start from scratch and not complicate things.

It’s really not that complicated - reg numbers and all that.  Really simple process to give first option / presale type thing to those who were lucky this year.

Edited March 14, 2020 by circus92

[Hugh Jass]

2 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Other events are pretty different ticket wise to Glastonbury, aka not gold dust. I know it’s shite for those lucky enough to have got 2020 tickets, but it makes far more sense to just start again. New festival, new tickets.

There’s no answer to the question that is not going to upset a significant number of people.

In my opinion the fairest solution is just to reset everyone back to the same place for 21. Shite as it is for those of us with tickets.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Just now, DeadAmos said:

But you have a ticket , what about all the people who don't this year and next to no chance of getting one for next year either

No, I don't have a ticket. Means I would most likely miss out next year, too.

[eFestivals]

Just now, squirrelarmy said:

Do we really need another thread talking about this?

I think it's fine. It's about one specific aspect.

I was about to post my thanks to the OP for how well the title is phrased.

[circus92]

4 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

2020 cancelled.

Deposit refunded.

Existing ticket holders to get first refusal on next year's event, linked to registration number, with a payment window a week before the initial sale in October.

Those who don't take up the opportunity, tickets go into the regular pot. 

Seems like a fair process to me. 

Exactly this - really simple to facilitate and fair as well

[RarerThanDandyB]

1 minute ago, squirrelarmy said:

Do we really need another thread talking about this?

Not really a designated thread for this discussion, thought a poll would be useful to see what people think. Divert it away from the virus thread.

[squirrelarmy]

Just now, eFestivals said:

I think it's fine. It's about one specific aspect.

I was about to post my thanks to the OP for how well the title is phrased.

I just think there’s already too much negativity being created on this site. 
 

This should only be a question that needs to be asked in the unlikely event that this year’s festival is cancelled. 

[Quark]

FWIW I've got a ticket and I fully expect, and would be comfortable with, them refunding it and just doing a fresh sale next year.

They have enough fallout to deal with from ticket sales without everyone who missed out this year, regardless of whether it goes ahead or not, being told they're second in line next year.

Edited March 14, 2020 by Quark

[Mezhyp1]

I have a ticket and I don't think tickets should carry over to 20201 or there should be any kind of first preference 

It's another year and a new festival, just accept it as unfortunate and move on to next year 

[Ayrshire Chris]

Think we need to wait for festival to make the decision, this is a contentious issue 

[dentalplan]

6 minutes ago, MEGABOWL said:

There won’t be a delay, it’ll be cancelled. They’ll probably allow tickets to carry over (easily done with the tech they use and maybe tempting if they get to sit on the money) or give current holders first refusal, whichever is easiest for them.

I don’t think they can keep our deposits, legally. First-refusal would be such an easier prospect and what I imagine other festivals will do.

edit: but the easiest and fairest option would be fresh sale for 2021 with no dibs

Edited March 14, 2020 by dentalplan

[thrillhouse188]

Based on nothing at all, I think if they cancel there will be some form of option to carry over. Even it’s first come first serve to the first N% of 2020 ticket holders, but of course who knows

[DeadAmos]

3 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

No, I don't have a ticket. Means I would most likely miss out next year, too.

Sorry , I just assumed that you did as most people who are wanting tickets to be carried over have them

Please accept my humble apology