Will the 2021 festival go ahead?

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

6 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Am I the only one who still think its too early to know for sure? Feel like we'll get a clearer idea at the start of March then now, especially with things generally not going well (if admittedly a little better than this time last week, where they were looking really bad).

 Nobody knows anything 

[Ayrshire Chris]

2 minutes ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said:

 Nobody knows anything 

Exactly. If I had to hazard a guess a decision will be made mid February. Gives everyone time, including acts, traders builders and punters time to plan and avoid unnecessary spending. 

[Leyrulion]

19 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Am I the only one who still think its too early to know for sure? Feel like we'll get a clearer idea at the start of March then now, especially with things generally not going well (if admittedly a little better than this time last week, where they were looking really bad).

I think that's what everyone's saying though?

We'd all been expecting a decision to cancel this month, the fact that they appear to be pushing that cancellation decision into March is good news.

[Andy0808 v5]

Where are these corporate screenshots that were mentioned late last night? 👀

[fraybentos1]

1 minute ago, Andy0808 v5 said:

Where are these corporate screenshots that were mentioned late last night? 👀

Likely some of Matt’s usual ‘in the know’ nonsense. So nothing to be too concerned about!

[Chapple12345]

40 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Am I the only one who still think its too early to know for sure? Feel like we'll get a clearer idea at the start of March then now, especially with things generally not going well (if admittedly a little better than this time last week, where they were looking really bad).

The whole situation is far too fluid to even consider it at the moment but look at it this way, April past year we were told it would take years for a vaccine and here we are with 3 approved, just shows you have to wait it out a bit to see if the situation improves

[Zoo Music Girl]

1 hour ago, morph100 said:

Imagine if Glastonbury said we need to reduce capacity, so it’s on all weekend but you can only come for one day (24hours) for £100. Impossible to police I know but would you go? Course you would:-)

I actually wouldn't. I don't think it's worth going all that way for one day and I'd barely get to do half the stuff I want to. I'd spend nearly as much time getting there and back!

[Zoo Music Girl]

42 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Am I the only one who still think its too early to know for sure? Feel like we'll get a clearer idea at the start of March then now, especially with things generally not going well (if admittedly a little better than this time last week, where they were looking really bad).

Nah I agree. Definitely too early to know for sure. They are giving themselves a bit more time, though, which could be positive.

 

[Paul ™]

1 hour ago, gooner1990 said:

I think it was inbetween the Jazz stage and The Glade iirc.

Fairly sure it was 2005, as Mani was on site to play with Primal Scream on the Sunday (Pyramid) 

Possibly was there in 2005 too, but that year I was backstage supervisor in the BBC compound behind the pyramid... Remember it well with all that rain 😂🌧️

[Crazyfool01]

Seems like this announcement /news has been kept extremely guarded ... apart from Mel B knowing obviously ... 

[March Hare]

22 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

Seems like this announcement /news has been kept extremely guarded ... apart from Mel B knowing obviously ... 

I honestly believe the organisers sat there and said “that’s it decided, we’re cancelling...who do we tell first?”

“Workers?”

”charities?”

”landowners?”

”ticket holders?”

”press?”

......”get me Mel B”

 

Edited January 17, 2021 by March Hare

[squirrelarmy]

3 hours ago, Ozanne said:

See guys it’s happening, never lose the faith 😉

Never doubt the 100% crew! Apart from last year but 2020 has been removed from every one’s memory now so doesn’t count. 

[Wellyboot]

3 minutes ago, March Hare said:

I honestly believe the organisers sat there and said “that’s it decided, we’re cancelling...who do we tell first?”

“Workers?”

”charities?”

”landowners?”

”ticket holders?”

”press?”

......”get me Mel B”

 

😂😂 aw I never have upvotes left when I need them!!

[Ozanne]

23 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said:

Never doubt the 100% crew! Apart from last year but 2020 has been removed from every one’s memory now so doesn’t count. 

What's this 2020 you speak of?

[Matt42]

1 hour ago, Andy0808 v5 said:

Where are these corporate screenshots that were mentioned late last night? 👀

Wanted Neil to clarify something and they’ve gone in the bin now 🙂 

[Andy0808 v5]

Just now, Matt42 said:

Wanted Neil to clarify something and they’ve gone in the bin now 🙂 

Ah, was actually intrigued. Was slightly excited that the large EE eyesore near to the Beat Hotel may be disappearing.

[Matt42]

1 minute ago, Andy0808 v5 said:

Ah, was actually intrigued. Was slightly excited that the large EE eyesore near to the Beat Hotel may be disappearing.

You can probably work it out from what questions I asked and it wasn’t actually about Glastonbury but for another June festival

[charlierc]

1 hour ago, Chapple12345 said:

The whole situation is far too fluid to even consider it at the moment but look at it this way, April past year we were told it would take years for a vaccine and here we are with 3 approved, just shows you have to wait it out a bit to see if the situation improves

Yeah. I'm aware its been an ever-evolving situation and it'll no doubt evolve even more by the time June comes around. Maybe even by March, which I presume is when a site build needs to start. We're making a start if nothing else, though I find it easy to get carried away being negative.

1 hour ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

Nah I agree. Definitely too early to know for sure. They are giving themselves a bit more time, though, which could be positive.

 

Well, I guess I saw a lot more positive thinking, even rubbing off on me considering booking flights for own holiday ideas in autumn. I guess we have to see what the picture looks like over the course of February and whether there is a big leap forward.

[parsonjack]

Ok so here's a conundrum.....let's say UK Gov wants to showcase G2021 as a blue-riband event to demonstrate to the world how we've beaten Covid and we're open for business.  Dowden offers Eavis a lifeline saying they'll not provide insurance but through Gov funded early vaccination of build crew and regular testing, and full funding and support to a testing programme for all artists and ticket holders the risk of cancellation will be greatly mitigated.  Gov also offers to cover a significant % of losses if the cancellation becomes a necessity. Without such assurances and assistance the 2021 festival is in doubt.

In return Eavis has to agree for his event to be promoted by UK Govt as an example of how we've nailed Covid.

Eavis says no.  Right decision, or wrong?

 

Edited January 17, 2021 by parsonjack

[zahidf]

2 minutes ago, parsonjack said:

Ok so here's a conundrum.....UK Gov wants to showcase G2021 as a blue-riband event to demonstrate to the world how we've beaten Covid and we're open for business.  Dowden offers Eavis a lifeline saying they'll not provide insurance but through Gov funded early vaccination of build crew and regular testing, and full funding and support to a testing programme for all artists and ticket holders the risk of cancellation will be greatly mitigated.  Gov also offers to cover a significant % of losses if the cancellation becomes a necessity. Without such assurances and assistance the 2021 festival is in doubt.

In return Eavis has to agree for his event to be promoted by UK Govt as an example of how we've nailed Covid.

Eavis says no.  Right decision, or wrong?

Lol what? 

 

Are you saying that the govt will nationalise Glastonbury?

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

6 minutes ago, parsonjack said:

Ok so here's a conundrum.....UK Gov wants to showcase G2021 as a blue-riband event to demonstrate to the world how we've beaten Covid and we're open for business.  Dowden offers Eavis a lifeline saying they'll not provide insurance but through Gov funded early vaccination of build crew and regular testing, and full funding and support to a testing programme for all artists and ticket holders the risk of cancellation will be greatly mitigated.  Gov also offers to cover a significant % of losses if the cancellation becomes a necessity. Without such assurances and assistance the 2021 festival is in doubt.

In return Eavis has to agree for his event to be promoted by UK Govt as an example of how we've nailed Covid.

Eavis says no.  Right decision, or wrong?

I don’t think they’d have to actively promote Glastonbury (the government that is) The BBC would promote it to the world for them. 

[parsonjack]

2 minutes ago, zahidf said:

Lol what? 

 

Are you saying that the govt will nationalise Glastonbury?

I'm not saying or suggesting anything is actually afoot.....I'm merely pondering on how far in bed would Eavis get to ensure the event took place, and whether a decision to tell them to bugger off would be supported.

[priest17]

11 minutes ago, parsonjack said:

Ok so here's a conundrum.....UK Gov wants to showcase G2021 as a blue-riband event to demonstrate to the world how we've beaten Covid and we're open for business.  Dowden offers Eavis a lifeline saying they'll not provide insurance but through Gov funded early vaccination of build crew and regular testing, and full funding and support to a testing programme for all artists and ticket holders the risk of cancellation will be greatly mitigated.  Gov also offers to cover a significant % of losses if the cancellation becomes a necessity. Without such assurances and assistance the 2021 festival is in doubt.

In return Eavis has to agree for his event to be promoted by UK Govt as an example of how we've nailed Covid.

Eavis says no.  Right decision, or wrong?

I'll take no festival and a recorded fuck you from the eavises please

[kalifire]

Even though they'd technically given themselves until March before they'll need to decide either way, surely there are some contracts that have to be put in place over the next month or two? I recall reading that the recycling crew coordinator usually hears something by the end of January in terms of locking in that service.

[Matt42]

13 minutes ago, parsonjack said:

Ok so here's a conundrum.....let's say UK Gov wants to showcase G2021 as a blue-riband event to demonstrate to the world how we've beaten Covid and we're open for business.  Dowden offers Eavis a lifeline saying they'll not provide insurance but through Gov funded early vaccination of build crew and regular testing, and full funding and support to a testing programme for all artists and ticket holders the risk of cancellation will be greatly mitigated.  Gov also offers to cover a significant % of losses if the cancellation becomes a necessity. Without such assurances and assistance the 2021 festival is in doubt.

In return Eavis has to agree for his event to be promoted by UK Govt as an example of how we've nailed Covid.

Eavis says no.  Right decision, or wrong?

I enjoy the humour of this but I think the safer option is the festival doesn’t put any money down and has a back to normal event in 2022 with no restrictions.