Pilton Party 2020 (will it happen)

[Ayrshire Chris]

1 hour ago, funkychick2007 said:

This is very true! Pilton Digger is far more knowledgeable than me! It originally it started  As a thank you after party for the locals for their support of the festival despite the disruption! I guess it kinda grew into something bigger! 

Also a bit of a fund raiser for local groups, the beer, cider and tee shirts I think are sold by them. 

[funkychick2007]

Lots of funds are raised! Nice end to the summer and usually starts the rumours for the following years festival! Possibly wont happen this year but like alot of events things are unknown! Looking forward to 2021! 😎

[Cooter]

8 hours ago, nikkic said:

Zero chance of any festivals this year.

I’m starting to fear for next year too if I’m honest. 

Unless this country gets on top of things in the next few weeks then you may well be correct on both counts.

Edited May 5, 2020 by Cooter

[HalfAnIdiot]

7 hours ago, pilton digger said:

Fully aware I am pissing into the wind as every year but I'll say it anyway, Pilton Party is supposed to be for the local area.

TBF it's not been marketed that way for a long time. It's now promoted solely as a fundraiser for locals. The 'keeping it local' bit is taken care of by the initial physical sales from the Children's World office in town followed by a day or two of sales from the farm then online sales (which I would guess incurr a cost). 

Emily/the festival are not shy of tweeting about the Party and ticket sales. It is, after all, more important to sell out the tix to ensure maximum funds are available for Pilton (and very well spent they are too). The priority would appear to be to sell all of the tix in the shortest time frame. Oh, and then to Party 😎.

Edited May 5, 2020 by HalfAnIdiot

[Ayrshire Chris]

9 hours ago, HalfAnIdiot said:

TBF it's not been marketed that way for a long time. It's now promoted solely as a fundraiser for locals. The 'keeping it local' bit is taken care of by the initial physical sales from the Children's World office in town followed by a day or two of sales from the farm then online sales (which I would guess incurr a cost). 

Emily/the festival are not shy of tweeting about the Party and ticket sales. It is, after all, more important to sell out the tix to ensure maximum funds are available for Pilton (and very well spent they are too). The priority would appear to be to sell all of the tix in the shortest time frame. Oh, and then to Party 😎.

Well last year we bought two ticket, 6 cans lager,  couple of soft drinks, food, and two tee shirts so it’s nice to know that profits went to the local community! 

[Sdsm123]

With the way things seem to be progressing could we see pilton party taking place this year 

[Hugh Jass]

1 hour ago, Sdsm123 said:

With the way things seem to be progressing could we see pilton party taking place this year 

We won’t.

[Homer]

Got told off months back for suggesting that Glastonbury festival wouldn't happen - so I will say Yes. Of. Course. It. Will. Happen.

[TootingPoplularFront]

Any word lately on Pilton Party? Of all venues, it must be one of safest (outdoors, huge field, limited tickets, 3 months after pubs will open). It probably needs the council to sign off the HSE?

[Yeo-vile idiot]

The Pilton Flower show weekend has been all but cancelled. As I understand it so it’s not likely sadly.

Edited July 2, 2020 by Yeo-vile idiot

[Hugh Jass]

5 hours ago, TootingPoplularFront said:

Any word lately on Pilton Party? Of all venues, it must be one of safest (outdoors, huge field, limited tickets, 3 months after pubs will open). It probably needs the council to sign off the HSE?

I’d say zero chance.

[Crazyfool01]

49 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

I’d say zero chance.

Consistent  

[Matt42]

Highly doubt it if R&L isn’t going ahead.

[Crazyfool01]

Still no chance after todays announcement ? 

[eFestivals]

Not a scoubie.

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, eFestivals said:

Not a scoubie.

In terms of the rhyming slang I know ... that means you have no idea ? im presuming there is more slang im not aware of .... where this means no chance still ? 

[Sdsm123]

I think as we’re not allowed to visit the farm at the moment, it will be most likely that they will still be restricting access come September! Therefore it’s a not happening from me unfortunately 

[Hugh Jass]

54 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

Still no chance after todays announcement ? 

There’s two chances:

Fat and no.

[vintagelaureate]

1 hour ago, crazyfool1 said:

In terms of the rhyming slang I know ... that means you have no idea ? im presuming there is more slang im not aware of .... where this means no chance still ? 

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Not a Scooby

 

[Gilgamesh69]

Scenes when Swiftie plays Pilton Party 2020 to make up for not being available for the fest next year 

[Leyrulion]

Could see it happening only as a pilot of social distancing or hygiene procedures for the 21 festival.

[Freddyflintstonree]

Yeah I'd say there's a fair chance of it happening. Not a good chance, but a fair chance. 

[eFestivals]

10 hours ago, Big durbs said:

Could happen after all it’s a large field with limited numbers . Or even run it in a bigger field , after all , it’s a gig that raises money for the pilton village . I do hope there is a outside chance 

it'll be almost impossible to make a profit to raise any money.  

[eFestivals]

12 hours ago, crazyfool1 said:

In terms of the rhyming slang I know ... that means you have no idea ? im presuming there is more slang im not aware of .... where this means no chance still ? 

there might have been some sarcasm in my post.

[eFestivals]

9 hours ago, Big durbs said:

I was always under the impression it made money for the village as well as being a thank you for the inconvenience of the festival 

I believe you're right, yep. That's why it needs to make a profit to raise some money.