Coronavirus: music festivals, big gigs, sports events and big gatherings - going ahead and cancelled

[elbows]

Emily has released the big-G line-up today also.
Relevant or not that she's done that??

Irrelevant, all it means is that like so many gigs in that timeframe, they arent going to give up and cancel 'prematurely'. They dont have any special knowledge about how the outbreak will unfold, the timing of epidemic waves or the state of the country once the first wave has passed.

 

[A380]

 

[BCBlues]

Birmingham St Patrick's Day celebrations postponed amid coronavirus Birmingham St Patrick's Day celebrations postponed amid coronavirus

Along with Dublin and London.
Not sure if the US ones will be going ahead though

 

[Reno]

SO36, one of the most iconic queer and live music venues of Berlin and once a center of the local punk scene, have been ordered to close by the local government. They've just posted on facebook that if they'll have to close for more than a month then they'll go under if they don't get financial help. They won't be the only ones. I'm really worried what this will do to the cultural life of my city.

 

[belboid]

How relevant is the "How far away is the date of it from now?" factor, for the won't happen/will happen decisions?

My ony hope (at all, now ) for Glastonbury still going ahead in late June ( ) is the fact that's it's planned for late June.

Emily has released the big-G line-up today also.
Relevant or not that she's done that??

irrelevant. The outbreak is due to peak in May/June, so plan for End of the Road, might be okay by then. Any place closing doors now will need to be able to survive three months penniless.

 

[belboid]

Scottish footy off too - Scottish football postponed over coronavirus

 

[ruffneck23]

Premier League suspended over coronavirus

All elite football in England has been suspended until at least 3 April as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic

www.independent.co.uk

 

[editor]

This is going to really hurt small railways

Norfolk steam locomotive gala POSTPONED due to Coronavirus pandemic

The North Norfolk Railway has announced that they have taken the decision to postpone the Spring Steam Gala due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

www.railadvent.co.uk

 

[editor]

Another cancellation.

 

[editor]

Canceled

Coronavirus: Wales v Scotland Six Nations match called off

The Welsh Rugby Union says it is the "only viable option" and in the best interests of fans and players.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Another cancellation.

3 months away

 

[Supine]

Canceled

Coronavirus: Wales v Scotland Six Nations match called off

The Welsh Rugby Union says it is the "only viable option" and in the best interests of fans and players.

www.bbc.co.uk

I got an email at 11:36am confirming it was on. I just sat down on the train to Cardiff to find its cancelled. Fucking amateur hour at the WRU

 

[editor]

And another cancellation

Coronavirus: English local elections postponed for a year

The delay comes as visitor access to Parliament is restricted to reduce the impact of the virus.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[William of Walworth]

irrelevant. The outbreak is due to peak in May/June, so plan for End of the Road, might be okay by then. Any place closing doors now will need to be able to survive three months penniless.

I do agree, and despite my earlier optimism/scepticism , I now think Glastonbury is MUCH more likely to be postponed (but not cancelled until 2021, I still don't think).

Still, I'm trying to source the "due to peak in May or June" thing. Did Chris Whitty himself say that?

This Guardian story , dated Thursday 12th March, says just this :

In the UK, the infection is expected to build to a peak in May or June.

then this, in the next paragraph :

Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer, said that worst-case scenario planning projected that 80% of the country would contract the virus, with a 1% mortality rate. This equates to more than 500,000 deaths.

Speaking at a sombre press conference in Downing Street, the prime minister said measures to tackle “the worst public health crisis for a generation” could “cause severe disruption” to everyday life for months.

I'm assuming three's more solid and detailed and detailed stuff available about the epidemic/pandemic peaking in May and June in the UK? (surely sooner, would be my layman's guess )

But I'm not asking the above to "assume" that Glastonbury will go ahead in June after all -- I'm actually beginning to hope now for a September G-week

 

[pesh]

Eavis has more chance of finding a cure for the disease than moving the dates of Glastonbury.

 

[Badgers]

William of Walworth

As said before I admire your optimistim regarding Glastonbury.

If Glasto was a football game you have a group of players they are all in one place with excellent facilities.

If this was an exhibition there would be companies with insurance and marketing teams.

Glasto is like a super tanker. You can't just turn it around and all will be fine. Global artists, suppliers, police and such. Plus an attendance half the size of Bristol in a field.

 

[skyscraper101]

No news yet, but I'm not hopeful for the Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling event in May.

 

[belboid]

My in-laws' Diamond Wedding Anniversary do is off.

You can imagine how gutted I am about this.

 

[Badgers]

My in-laws' Diamond Wedding Anniversary do is off.

You can imagine how gutted I am about this.

I don't know you or them and am overjoyed about this news. You most be minted.

 

[William of Walworth]

Look, it's not like I'm still insisting it will still go ahead in June, I've had to change my mind about that

So if you're suggesting that they'd be unable to rearrange it until three months later (lateish September, maybe?), I'd question that.

I'm very well aware of the festival's size and logistics, but you can bet your life that they'll be desparate to hold it if all possible, and it's not like all involved haven't got the organisational experience and plenty of it! With big changes to various aspects and acts, sure, but!!

Surely any bans of (or extreme pressure on) mega-gatherings won't last until September??

 

[William of Walworth]

Eavis has more chance of finding a cure for the disease than moving the dates of Glastonbury.

I disagree -- my (educated ) guess is that both Eavis's would rather hold it at the 'wrong' date than not at all until June 2021.

 

[lazythursday]

Look, it's not like I'm still insisting it will still go ahead in June, I've had to change my mind about that

So if you're suggesting that they'd be unable to rearrange it until three months later (lateish September, maybe?), I'd question that.

I'm very well aware of the festival's size and logistics, but you can bet your life that they'll be desparate to hold it if all possible, and it's not like all involved haven't got the organisational experience and plenty of it! With big changes to various aspects and acts, sure, but!!

Surely any bans of (or extrme pressure on) on mega-gatherings won't last until September??

If the peak does end up being June I can't see any restrictions being lifted till say August... which is going to make it too late to organise a decent barn dance at Worthy Farm for September let alone a full scale mega festival.

 

[Badgers]

I have tickets too William. Not be negative for the sake of it mate. I want to go as well!

Just that I work in events and know the situation
They might be able to pull of a delay but you need to understand the massive logistics behind this event and be realistic.

 

[William of Walworth]

If the peak does end up being June I can't see any restrictions being lifted till say August... which is going to make it too late to organise a decent barn dance at Worthy Farm for September let alone a full scale mega festival.

You think they wouldn't plan for a rearranged fixture any earlier than August?? Seriously doubt it!!

 

[Badgers]

You think they wouldn't plan for a rearranged fixture any earlier than August?? Seriously doubt it!!

Are you going to call the artists and their people on this?

 

[William of Walworth]

I have tickets too William. Not be negative for the sake of it mate. I want to go as well!

Just that I work in events and know the situation
They might be able to pull of a delay but you need to understand the massive logistics behind this event and be realistic.

I do very much understand all that -- I do work there (on a very small scale, admittedly)

But how about the thought that if postponed, they'd have additional time to re-organise and cope with changes??

 

[Badgers]

I disagree -- my (educated ) guess is that both Eavis's would rather hold it at the 'wrong' date than not at all until June 2021.

Want they and you want is not the same as the logistical and planning requirements.

 

[lazythursday]

You think they wouldn't plan for a rearranged fixture any earlier than August?? Seriously doubt it!!

How can you make a serious plan for a new date when restrictions are still in place? You can't contract with anyone etc.

 

[Badgers]

But how about the thought that if postponed, they'd have additional time to re-organise and cope with changes??

That is a thought of course

 

[pesh]

you can't magic stages, tents, trackway, plant, gennies and all the rest of it out of thin air though no matter how much time you have, all that stuff will be tied up with other events all summer.