thetime Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, SloopJohnB said: Yes, I saw that…..it makes less likely doesn’t it 😟 Well not the greatest and that's the earliest. I'm not holding much hope for Y Not same weekend as kendal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohnB Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 I wouldn’t want to be in the organisers shoes tonight…..it’s a huge call either way isn’t it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 I'm back to fingers crossed again. I was confident it would happen but the delay has dented the confidence massively. There's just no support from government to allow event organisers to proceed confidently which must be so frustrating them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohnB Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 It’s difficult to see how there can be confidence enough to start the site build against the backdrop of a possible, albeit unlikely (?) delay? When would the build start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebes Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, SloopJohnB said: It’s difficult to see how there can be confidence enough to start the site build against the backdrop of a possible, albeit unlikely (?) delay? When would the build start? Not sure exactly about KC but ynot which is I guess a similar size and the same weekend usually begin the build about 3 weeks before the event. Its a big call for organisers, fingers crossed they hold there nerve and go for it and everything turns out ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohnB Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 If it’s a 3 week build, I really can’t see it happening unless there’s some kind of assurance / insurance from government…..which isn’t forthcoming is it Maybe we’ll know more in a coupe of weeks. Keeping everything crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 hours ago, SloopJohnB said: If it’s a 3 week build, I really can’t see it happening unless there’s some kind of assurance / insurance from government…..which isn’t forthcoming is it Maybe we’ll know more in a coupe of weeks. Keeping everything crossed! 3 weeks is the time from when they'll decide about the 19th, if they stick to the weeks notice thing That said who would trust this government to stick to that date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohnB Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Womad looking shaky….that’s the week before KC isn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohnB Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Melvin Ben was on the beeb this morning. He says that as far as he is concerned parliament has approved the lifting of restrictions on 19 July and so he has no plans to cancel Latitude…..I’m feeling more optimistic already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb31 Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 I would have thought KC would have said something by now, they said they would need a couple of days on Monday, im wondering if they are waiting to take my final ticket payment this weekend before delivering the bad news. Having said that I'm still being positive about it, the government said there would be a 2 week review to see where we stand which give KC time to start the build. Plus I'll be 50 on the Saturday and all my party eggs are in one basket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohnB Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Melvin Ben has said on Twitter that more details will be announced next week but he is very confident that Latitude is on. I reckon KC will wait till next week and confirm….we’re on 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFD Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Cancelled: https://cumbriacrack.com/2021/06/21/kendal-calling-cancelled-for-2021/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohnB Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Gutted 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havors Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 3 hours ago, WFD said: Cancelled: https://cumbriacrack.com/2021/06/21/kendal-calling-cancelled-for-2021/ Im guessing Latitude has been picked up as a pilot event. The one KC mention in their press release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohnB Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Andy Smith was on 5 Live earlier saying that they needed to make the call now as they were about to enter contract with suppliers to the tune of £1-2m…..the lack of guidance and backing would make that impossible for anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfy Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Havors said: Im guessing Latitude has been picked up as a pilot event. The one KC mention in their press release. Whilst the criteria for choosing Latitude over Kendal wasn’t made explicit, I’d guess that the infection spikes in Lancashire had quite a big bearing in the decision to choose Latitude. Loads of people from Lancashire go to Kendal. Latitude on the other hand is out on a limb in an area where infections are low. Not only would there be a better chance of Latitude not causing or increasing a spike, if there was a spike emanating from Latitude, it’d be really obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havors Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, amfy said: Whilst the criteria for choosing Latitude over Kendal wasn’t made explicit, I’d guess that the infection spikes in Lancashire had quite a big bearing in the decision to choose Latitude. Loads of people from Lancashire go to Kendal. Latitude on the other hand is out on a limb in an area where infections are low. Not only would there be a better chance of Latitude not causing or increasing a spike, if there was a spike emanating from Latitude, it’d be really obvious. The criteria is Melvin Benn. He has the ear of ministers and runs Festival Republic.... he has already been running all the previous pilot events also. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Havors said: The criteria is Melvin Benn. He has the ear of ministers and runs Festival Republic.... he has already been running all the previous pilot events also. 😄 Which leaves a bitter taste. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohnB Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 30 minutes ago, thetime said: Which leaves a bitter taste. Yeah…..money talks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, SloopJohnB said: Yeah…..money talks! You would of thought the smaller independent festivals would need the help more, rather than the hugely backed festivals. It stinks to be honest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adequate8 Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Latitude isn’t a pilot apparently, Tramlines got the nod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 55 minutes ago, adequate8 said: Latitude isn’t a pilot apparently, Tramlines got the nod. The kendal statement definitely mentioned "camping festival" so maybe Tramlines is separate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Don’t know about anyone else but I’m not having ticketline keep the booking fees without a battle. I’ve emailed them and told them they have two weeks to refund the full amount paid (not 90 days). I’ve told them I’ll lodge a complaint with my credit card at the two week point. I’ll then push it through the financial ombudsman. It costs the credit card company £300+ for each ombudsman complaint whether they win or lose so they will just refund the whole amount to avoid that. They will just pass on the bill to ticketline. Keeping booking fees is such a scam. Not putting up with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havors Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 10 hours ago, adequate8 said: Latitude isn’t a pilot apparently, Tramlines got the nod. Tramlines is a different pilot... no camping. It's highly highly likely Latitude will be the camping pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 If we're going to be fully open as the government are insisting why do they need more pilots after the deadline has passed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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