Coronavirus: music festivals, big gigs, sports events and big gatherings - going ahead and cancelled
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Supine
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This is their plan 
SAFETY MANIFESTO
At Alfresco we are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all in attendance.
We have designed our festival site to enable you to socialize safely within your groups of friends, maintain social distancing from others and be alert to the risks of Covid-19, while remaining part of the overall festival atmosphere of Alfresco.
We are one community responsible for each other. For your reassurance, we have listed below the carefully constructed safety measures that we have put in place. In collaboration with our measures, we ask that you please make yourself aware, act in a responsible manner and respect those around you at all times.
Let’s help each other bring music and dancing back into our lives safely.
We are committed to the following Covid-19 safety measures:
We will have a Covid-19 safety specialist on site, who will implement, monitor and constantly seek to improve our systems throughout the event.
We have all the details of the people attending the event through our ticket agency and they are checked as people enter. This will enable us to track and trace efficiently, should we need to.
There will be a well-ordered, staggered arrival system, with 2m of distance between groups at all times.
Our main bar area will have a perspex between the staff and the customers whilst drink is being served and this is operated on a one way queuing system with 2m distancing between customers. Cash is accepted on our bars BUT we have several PDQ machines and openly encourage contactless payments.
All Alfresco staff – cleaners, hosts, management and security are trained on every aspect of our Covid-19 safety operation and their responsibilities in enforcing it. All Alfresco staff will wear adequate PPE at all times and follow all guidance on Covid-19 news and how to travel safely.
We have a huge space over the whole festival site making social distancing very easy to accommodate.
All of the site’s portaloos will be spaced 2m between each with 2m floor markings for anyone waiting. Each portaloo represents an individual cubicle, with individual sinks and disinfectant wipes. There will be a dedicated cleaning team for these.
We have picnic benches and pallet seating areas to accommodate 400 and many also have their own blankets and furniture etc. All benches and furniture will be cleaned between uses.
DJ booths will be cleaned between uses.
Each evening as the outdoor areas close, the picnic tables will be moved into the later marquee tents.
Our Marquees will be at least 65% open sided with the only enclosed areas to assist in the maintaining of music level restrictions.
The Marquees are twice the size that we normally have for this amount of people, enabling large amounts of excess space in each to maintain social distancing.
There will be floor markings spaced correctly in the marquees, giving indications of where people can dance whilst still staying at a safe and social distance.
Signs will be placed throughout the site, reminding people of their responsibilities of social distancing and the washing of hands.
Cleaning and litter picking crews will be in operation for the whole duration, making sure all tables are constantly cleaned and sanitized.
All our campsite pitches will have enough space between them to maintain social distancing measures.
Sanitizer stations will be placed in the campsite facility area and various other locations throughout the site. They will be maintained and stocked 24/7.
Alfresco management will deal with any instances of anti-social behaviour effectively and safely to protect all on site.
Personal face coverings will be available to customers on site
Our priority is to maintain a safe and enjoyable festival atmosphere for all to enjoy.
The Alfresco Team
SAFETY MANIFESTO
At Alfresco we are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all in attendance.
We have designed our festival site to enable you to socialize safely within your groups of friends, maintain social distancing from others and be alert to the risks of Covid-19, while remaining part of the overall festival atmosphere of Alfresco.
We are one community responsible for each other. For your reassurance, we have listed below the carefully constructed safety measures that we have put in place. In collaboration with our measures, we ask that you please make yourself aware, act in a responsible manner and respect those around you at all times.
Let’s help each other bring music and dancing back into our lives safely.
We are committed to the following Covid-19 safety measures:
We will have a Covid-19 safety specialist on site, who will implement, monitor and constantly seek to improve our systems throughout the event.
We have all the details of the people attending the event through our ticket agency and they are checked as people enter. This will enable us to track and trace efficiently, should we need to.
There will be a well-ordered, staggered arrival system, with 2m of distance between groups at all times.
Our main bar area will have a perspex between the staff and the customers whilst drink is being served and this is operated on a one way queuing system with 2m distancing between customers. Cash is accepted on our bars BUT we have several PDQ machines and openly encourage contactless payments.
All Alfresco staff – cleaners, hosts, management and security are trained on every aspect of our Covid-19 safety operation and their responsibilities in enforcing it. All Alfresco staff will wear adequate PPE at all times and follow all guidance on Covid-19 news and how to travel safely.
We have a huge space over the whole festival site making social distancing very easy to accommodate.
All of the site’s portaloos will be spaced 2m between each with 2m floor markings for anyone waiting. Each portaloo represents an individual cubicle, with individual sinks and disinfectant wipes. There will be a dedicated cleaning team for these.
We have picnic benches and pallet seating areas to accommodate 400 and many also have their own blankets and furniture etc. All benches and furniture will be cleaned between uses.
DJ booths will be cleaned between uses.
Each evening as the outdoor areas close, the picnic tables will be moved into the later marquee tents.
Our Marquees will be at least 65% open sided with the only enclosed areas to assist in the maintaining of music level restrictions.
The Marquees are twice the size that we normally have for this amount of people, enabling large amounts of excess space in each to maintain social distancing.
There will be floor markings spaced correctly in the marquees, giving indications of where people can dance whilst still staying at a safe and social distance.
Signs will be placed throughout the site, reminding people of their responsibilities of social distancing and the washing of hands.
Cleaning and litter picking crews will be in operation for the whole duration, making sure all tables are constantly cleaned and sanitized.
All our campsite pitches will have enough space between them to maintain social distancing measures.
Sanitizer stations will be placed in the campsite facility area and various other locations throughout the site. They will be maintained and stocked 24/7.
Alfresco management will deal with any instances of anti-social behaviour effectively and safely to protect all on site.
Personal face coverings will be available to customers on site
Our priority is to maintain a safe and enjoyable festival atmosphere for all to enjoy.
The Alfresco Team
ska invita
back on the other side
every male dj has a beard there!
Artists – Alfresco Festival
alfrescofestival.co.uk
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Supine
Newt Member
ska invita
back on the other side
0-0 at half time
(i think we got that they were going to start allowing a few people in - though that was before the brakes were applied today)
phillm
Trolling through Life (TM)
Red Rooster has finally cancelled blaming it on a lack of engagement from Public Health England.
www.redrooster.org.uk
Red Rooster Festival | Music Festival in Suffolk, UK
Looby
Well-Known Member
Shiiine On weekender at Butlins still haven’t cancelled and have taken people’s instalment payments today. They’ve built an outdoor stage but that’s no good in a cold November. It was freezing when I went in 2018.
I get that people are desperate to do something this year but even if this was allowed to go ahead it couldn’t be at capacity so there’d have to be cancellations. The atmosphere will be shit and you’ll have up to 8 households sharing chalets. Just get on and tell punters what’s happening!
I get that people are desperate to do something this year but even if this was allowed to go ahead it couldn’t be at capacity so there’d have to be cancellations. The atmosphere will be shit and you’ll have up to 8 households sharing chalets. Just get on and tell punters what’s happening!
We're aware of a mini-festival in Shropshire that might be going ahead in September -- strict maximum of 500 people, on a large farm..
It's being talked about very low-key on a Facebook page, so out of respect for the organiser (who I know a bit) I won't name it or link to it for now.
Our plan is to get tickets only in the week ahead, because we know the site/area, and we'll need it not to be muddy and rainy (van has been near-stuck there (= needed towing!) in the past
).
Also, we need to be sure it really will go ahead.
Hope so -- a number of good bands promised
It's being talked about very low-key on a Facebook page, so out of respect for the organiser (who I know a bit) I won't name it or link to it for now.
Our plan is to get tickets only in the week ahead, because we know the site/area, and we'll need it not to be muddy and rainy (van has been near-stuck there (= needed towing!) in the past
). Also, we need to be sure it really will go ahead.
Hope so -- a number of good bands promised
We're likely (?) to have a (publicly listed) gig here in Swansea in November
The Selecter supported by From The Jam (= Bruce Foxton, but it'll be a greatest hits show
)
In Swansea's currently largest indoor venue (Brangwyn Hall) with a limited-size audience.
We usually hold our August beer festival there, so we're reasonably confident it'll be safe, with distancing applied -- Council own the place after all!
We know a couple of the stewards too, so they can give us an idea nearer the time of how things will be organised.
We have tickets now anyway!
The Selecter supported by From The Jam (= Bruce Foxton, but it'll be a greatest hits show
)In Swansea's currently largest indoor venue (Brangwyn Hall) with a limited-size audience.
We usually hold our August beer festival there, so we're reasonably confident it'll be safe, with distancing applied
-- Council own the place after all!We know a couple of the stewards too, so they can give us an idea nearer the time of how things will be organised.
We have tickets now anyway!
elbows
Well-Known Member
Maltas festival plans are no more:
Malta festivals cancelled due to rise in Covid-19 cases
Escape 2 The Island, Rhythm + Waves, BPM Festival: Malta and Mi Casa Festival won't go ahead.
www.bbc.co.uk
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
It won’t happen.We're aware of a mini-festival in Shropshire that might be going ahead in September -- strict maximum of 500 people, on a large farm..
It's being talked about very low-key on a Facebook page, so out of respect for the organiser (who I know a bit) I won't name it or link to it for now.
Our plan is to get tickets only in the week ahead, because we know the site/area, and we'll need it not to be muddy and rainy (van has been near-stuck there (= needed towing!) in the past
Also, we need to be sure it really will go ahead.
Hope so -- a number of good bands promised
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
It probably won’t happen.We're likely (?) to have a (publicly listed) gig here in Swansea in November
The Selecter supported by From The Jam (= Bruce Foxton, but it'll be a greatest hits show
In Swansea's currently largest indoor venue (Brangwyn Hall) with a limited-size audience.
We usually hold our August beer festival there, so we're reasonably confident it'll be safe, with distancing applied
We know a couple of the stewards too, so they can give us an idea nearer the time of how things will be organised.
We have tickets now anyway!
beesonthewhatnow : I'm far less confident about the September mini-festival than The Selecter gig (November).
But all our information so far is that they will be happening.
If they don't, we'll live, and we'll completely understand any reasons, but I'm still half-way optimistic for now. We'll see.
But all our information so far is that they will be happening.
If they don't, we'll live, and we'll completely understand any reasons, but I'm still half-way optimistic for now. We'll see.
Mation
real life adventure worth more than pieces of gold
Why on earth would anyone want to celebrate the deep south of that fucking country??!Red Rooster has finally cancelled blaming it on a lack of engagement from Public Health England.
Red Rooster Festival | Music Festival in Suffolk, UK
colacubes
Mr Hot Cookie
^^ This. I've just had cancellation through for a gig in November rearranged from June at the Brixton Academy.
They probably like the music I expect. Some of it is great tbf.
phillm
Trolling through Life (TM)
This is in no way some sort of dixie redneck racist musical event far from it. Delta Blues comes from there for one ....and the heritage is hugely respected. As I've said before Alabama 3 played there and their name is as 'south' as they come.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
So in the last 24 hours one of the countries largest and most respected PA companies has had to lay off 50 staff, and one of the larger tourbus companies has laid off most of its staff also, and are saying their buses will have to be sold/returned.
If this carries on there won’t be any gigs next year simply because there won’t be any crew or kit to make them happen. The industry is rapidly heading off a cliff edge.
If this carries on there won’t be any gigs next year simply because there won’t be any crew or kit to make them happen. The industry is rapidly heading off a cliff edge.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Ah fuck, which tourbus company?
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Not sure how “public” it all is yet, but one of the larger ones.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
I don’t think anything can really be considered as happening until we’ve got through the coming winter, and seen what/if/how any second wave/spike works.
There’s just way too many variables and potential hurdles otherwise. The big elephant in the room is still getting anything insured.
There’s just way too many variables and potential hurdles otherwise. The big elephant in the room is still getting anything insured.
ska invita
back on the other side
Heard there is some kind of industry demo action being organised for the 11th August, not sure the details.
I do wonder why there is so little support from the government for this. It's a massive industry. 5 times bigger than the fishing industry, as a friend put it.
as mentioned on the gigs thread, a mate who runs a couple of small venues here tells me there's a load of arts council support become available for smaller venues to allow them to put on gigs to very small audiences (his venue capacities will be about 30 and about 20 he reckons, down from 150 / 120). Dunno what else there is about, but it's unlikely just small venues being tagetted
pesh
Well-Known Member
Covid was never going to improve DJ banter.
editor
hiraethified
I never, ever do any, anyway but some people can't get enough of their own voice.
pesh
Well-Known Member
There's going to be a few around the country, London one is going to be on the Southbank
WeMakeEvents: Red Alert - Day of Action
This page is specifically about the event in London. More information about regional events will be shared on the Facebook event.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
