Copperface Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Just now, steviewevie said: I mean, if social distancing rules being relaxed...then that means festivals and house parties are allowed..as well as full pubs etc. Just can't see any link in the Sunday Timesto what that account refers to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviewevie Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, Copperface said: Just can't see any link in the Sunday Timesto what that account refers to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGCarr Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 As someone noted yesterday it's absolutely shit for some of the festivals that have cancelled. And I've been no fan of not giving instructions sooner. But fucking hell, I'm just so excited now for August Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannybruck Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Yeah, I'm really annoyed on behalf of fests that have cancelled in the past couple of weeks. I'm hoping there's some 'reverse' button a couple of them might be able to press to make it happen, but I guess things like site builds and supply chains are so complex that there's no way back once you've cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapple12345 Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, jannybruck said: Yeah, I'm really annoyed on behalf of fests that have cancelled in the past couple of weeks. I'm hoping there's some 'reverse' button a couple of them might be able to press to make it happen, but I guess things like site builds and supply chains are so complex that there's no way back once you've cancelled. I'd hope so too but sadly don't think it's plausible with all the logistics, my heart breaks for all of them though but it gives good confidence for the 2022 festival season which will surely be the party of the century. I imagine we'll see plenty of last minute pop up events/gigs announced over the coming weeks though Edited July 4, 2021 by Chapple12345 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBarry465 Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Was chatting to a girl yesterday who was working for WOMAD and was workin for Glasto. She had a pretty level headed approach to the situation, but yeah her position was that it's going to be almost impossible for most festivals to go ahead this year unless they are a 'test event'. Restrictions aside, it's impossible to get the people in who build the sites at this late stage and within the industry it sounds like there is still a lot of unclarity about how things look next year. The test events like 'Latitude' do sound like they've been hand picked through back handers - which is harsh. Looking forward to next year and heart goes out to anyone in the industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGCarr Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 3 hours ago, MrBarry465 said: Was chatting to a girl yesterday who was working for WOMAD and was workin for Glasto. She had a pretty level headed approach to the situation, but yeah her position was that it's going to be almost impossible for most festivals to go ahead this year unless they are a 'test event'. Restrictions aside, it's impossible to get the people in who build the sites at this late stage and within the industry it sounds like there is still a lot of unclarity about how things look next year. The test events like 'Latitude' do sound like they've been hand picked through back handers - which is harsh. Looking forward to next year and heart goes out to anyone in the industry. But wouldn't major festivals such as R&L & Creamfields go on with ease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, TGCarr said: But wouldn't major festivals such as R&L & Creamfields go on with ease? The main toilet contractor who does all 3 of those normally(A1 Group), are not able to do Creamfields this year due to lack of staff and infrastructure. There will be a lot more similar issues across the industry, especially on busy weekends such as the BH and where multiple festivals have moved from earlier in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGCarr Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, Paul ™ said: The main toilet contractor who does all 3 of those normally(A1 Group), are not able to do Creamfields this year due to lack of staff and infrastructure. There will be a lot more similar issues across the industry, especially on busy weekends such as the BH and where multiple festivals have moved from earlier in the year. Well this will be fun 😂😂 I'm still hopeful both go ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGCarr Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 https://twitter.com/MrHarryCole/status/1411796714290302976?s=19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chapple12345 Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, TGCarr said: So many great festivals going ahead lile Tramlines, Kendal Calling, Y Not.... oh wait... the exact guidance they needed announced when it's too late 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 8 hours ago, Chapple12345 said: So many great festivals going ahead lile Tramlines, Kendal Calling, Y Not.... oh wait... the exact guidance they needed announced when it's too late Tramlines is going ahead ain't it? But yeah it's shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapple12345 Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 14 minutes ago, Paul ™ said: Tramlines is going ahead ain't it? But yeah it's shite Poo I meant Truck! So many have cancelled now I've lost track of what's still going ahead! Agreed though my thoughts are with all those effected by the cancellations but at least this means we should be able to have a season in 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, Chapple12345 said: Poo I meant Truck! So many have cancelled now I've lost track of what's still going ahead! Agreed though my thoughts are with all those effected by the cancellations but at least this means we should be able to have a season in 2022 Going ahead: Latitude, Standon Calling, Camp Bestival, Wilderness, Boardmasters, BDs, R+L, Creamfields, Lost Village, Big Feastival, EOTR. Plus IOW and NASS on rearranged dates, and mini versions of Shambala and Boomtown. Probably a few others I've missed as well - but there's enough there that while it's nowhere near a proper summer, everyone should still be able to find something to interest them. If the rumours about todays announcement are true, then I'd expect all of those to make it. It'd feel odd to hold out this long and then cancel when you get an effective "all clear". Green Man is technically still on at the moment, but are in Wales under different rules and it sounds like they're about to cancel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, incident said: Going ahead: Latitude, Standon Calling, Camp Bestival, Wilderness, Boardmasters, BDs, R+L, Creamfields, Lost Village, Big Feastival, EOTR. Plus IOW and NASS on rearranged dates, and mini versions of Shambala and Boomtown. Probably a few others I've missed as well - but there's enough there that while it's nowhere near a proper summer, everyone should still be able to find something to interest them. If the rumours about todays announcement are true, then I'd expect all of those to make it. It'd feel odd to hold out this long and then cancel when you get an effective "all clear". Green Man is technically still on at the moment, but are in Wales under different rules and it sounds like they're about to cancel. It's going to be interesting to see what Drakeford does, if he's too harsh on restrictions while England opens up he'll get crucified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 9 hours ago, TGCarr said: Watch the Tories try to claim this as some kind of victory when over half of festivals and shows have been postponed or cancelled due to lack of support. Insidious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmoman Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, incident said: Going ahead: Latitude, Standon Calling, Camp Bestival, Wilderness, Boardmasters, BDs, R+L, Creamfields, Lost Village, Big Feastival, EOTR. Plus IOW and NASS on rearranged dates, and mini versions of Shambala and Boomtown. Probably a few others I've missed as well - but there's enough there that while it's nowhere near a proper summer, everyone should still be able to find something to interest them. If the rumours about todays announcement are true, then I'd expect all of those to make it. It'd feel odd to hold out this long and then cancel when you get an effective "all clear". Green Man is technically still on at the moment, but are in Wales under different rules and it sounds like they're about to cancel. Also, Watchet, Farmer Phil's and Equinox still listed and looking good now, will believe it all when I see it but things seem to be going the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, gizmoman said: Also, Watchet, Farmer Phil's and Equinox still listed and looking good now, will believe it all when I see it but things seem to be going the right way. Yeah, knew I'd miss a few. Also, Lakefest, We Out Here, Carfest, and if someone gets really fucking desperate, Rewind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memory Man Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Question… is insurance not still an issue? Insuring against a re-imposition of restrictions? Its not likely but you’d want to be insured for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisco Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 And Victorious, it’s the only one I’m going to so don’t forget that! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing my hair Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 35 minutes ago, Memory Man said: Question… is insurance not still an issue? Insuring against a re-imposition of restrictions? Its not likely but you’d want to be insured for it Exactly this, even if Bowjob announces a lifting of restrictions today the essential problem remains; can they get any insurance in case of a sudden reimposition of restrictions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Interesting Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 22 minutes ago, Losing my hair said: Exactly this, even if Bowjob announces a lifting of restrictions today the essential problem remains; can they get any insurance in case of a sudden reimposition of restrictions? Dowden said last week that they will look at what the insurance industry does AFTER 19th July before looking into any government backed insurance. So no help at all from government and still the same doubts over restrictions bei9ng put back in especially as large gatherings will be first to go if that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGCarr Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 If I was a festival I'd ensure testing before entering is mandated. It's up to them to make the call, but it definitely helps them escape the incoming blame if infections sky rocket. Plus it'll probably ease a lot of minds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Interesting Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, TGCarr said: If I was a festival I'd ensure testing before entering is mandated. It's up to them to make the call, but it definitely helps them escape the incoming blame if infections sky rocket. Plus it'll probably ease a lot of minds Makes total sense but has a couple of potential problems. Will the government make tests free for such things? If not then where is the cost met, does the festival take it on or do the punters have to pay? I think it should happen but sooner or later LFT's will cease to be free to all and I am sure most cannot afford loads of PCR tests to go places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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