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

Bad news about Download :( -- not surprising though really, given its size and date.

But getting Iron Maiden for 2022 is pretty impressive :cool:, was that their hoped-for headline for 2021? :confused:
 
William of Walworth said:
That's a really good and clear statement, avoiding any over-commitment and being appropriately cautious.

But also very mildly optimistic, alongside all the essential caveats!! :cool:

I'm impressed :)

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I've been planning a trip to Rebellion for years - ever since little ms mx left school and the need for a two week summer family holiday in August disappeared.

I won't be going this year though. The festivals I'm planning on going to are far, far smaller and largely outdoors, which seems a lot safer to me (and I'll have had my second jab by May).

undercoverfest.com

See You Down The Front! - Undercover Festival and Events

Welcome to UNDERCOVER! Just announcedUndercover Festival 2025 is back!New Month and New LocationSee below for more details All other Undercover Events will be remaining at our long-time homeSuburbs The Holroyd Guildford FAQs Click Here [...]
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This is indoors in October - that's a long way away, and involves a hotel. We'll have to see how things go.

But the "socially distanced" gigs the same guy has got lined up in May arenot a good idea in my view. Don't get me wrong, he's a stalwart of the of the punk scene in this part of the world, but this is pushing it I think.

I'm still surprised I didn't get covid at the 2020 Undercover in early March 2020, that I really shouldn't have gone to.
 
SheilaNaGig said:
Oh wow, look!
The garage has listings!

I saw this happening or have they just not taken it down ? It doesn’t say cancelled....

The Lovely Eggs are playing....

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I've got tickets for The Lovely Eggs' Birmingham gig on that tour. I recieved an email this morning telling me it's been postponed again until April 2022. I presume that means that the entire tour has been postponed.
 
That reminds me. The inevitable has happened to IDLES as expected. At least 1 night off in Dry January for me then. 🍻

 
mr steev said:
I've got tickets for The Lovely Eggs' Birmingham gig on that tour. I recieved an email this morning telling me it's been postponed again until April 2022. I presume that means that the entire tour has been postponed.
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I think they have rescheduled the half of the tour that falls before June 21st, as I have a ticket to see them in July and that's not rescheduled.....so far.....but not holding my breath.
 
I'm trying to find information about the Viagra boys tour as I have a ticket for June 10th this year....but not apparently rescheduled...but will have to be.
 
beesonthewhatnow said:
www.theguardian.com

Fans and artists must have Covid vaccine before attending music festivals, say some organisers

Government should insist everyone be jabbed in order to get in, say worried festival directorsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage
www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com

This has certainly caused a stir - and smoked out a few more anti vax dickheads - on the various touring and tech crew groups...
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You beat me to it with posting that link .... it's not a great article overall, but personally, I think that a requirement for vaccine festival-passports would cause me no issues at all ...... :oldthumbsup:
(I suppose it helps that I'm now due to get my first jab this coming Thursday :cool: )

And Ian Brown (and anyone 'thinking' like him) remain complete twats ... :mad:
 
I wonder how it would work for people with a compromised immune system who can’t take vaccines.

Personally I don’t like it much as it feels like ID cards by the back door, which we spent some time and energy resisting back when they were in the pipeline.

(think there’s a separate thread on vaccine passports already tho?)

William of Walworth said:
You beat me to it with posting that link .... it's not a great article overall, but personally, I think that a requirement for vaccine festival-passports would cause me no issues at all .....
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Does anyone know definitively what is happening with indoor gigs, and what the timeline is? We've got tickets for Patti Smith at the Bath Forum on the 28th May. It's already been postponed from last year, but all the websites and twitter feeds are silent about it again this year, implying it is going ahead. But as it is sold out there is no way social distancing will be possible. Is it just me or are all the music venues crap at communication?
 
Kevbad the Bad said:
Does anyone know definitively what is happening with indoor gigs, and what the timeline is? We've got tickets for Patti Smith at the Bath Forum on the 28th May. It's already been postponed from last year, but all the websites and twitter feeds are silent about it again this year, implying it is going ahead. But as it is sold out there is no way social distancing will be possible. Is it just me or are all the music venues crap at communication?
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snowballs chance in hell.
 
Kevbad the Bad said:
Does anyone know definitively what is happening with indoor gigs, and what the timeline is? We've got tickets for Patti Smith at the Bath Forum on the 28th May. It's already been postponed from last year, but all the websites and twitter feeds are silent about it again this year, implying it is going ahead. But as it is sold out there is no way social distancing will be possible. Is it just me or are all the music venues crap at communication?
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As per the government timetable some large events with capacity limited can take place no earlier than 17th May. Indoor capacity is limited to 1000 persons or 50% capacity.

So, the event may go ahead but only if they want to at 50% capacity and if the government don't push back the timetable.
 
Kevbad the Bad said:
Does anyone know definitively what is happening with indoor gigs, and what the timeline is? We've got tickets for Patti Smith at the Bath Forum on the 28th May. It's already been postponed from last year, but all the websites and twitter feeds are silent about it again this year, implying it is going ahead. But as it is sold out there is no way social distancing will be possible. Is it just me or are all the music venues crap at communication?
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Nope
 
nyxx said:
I wonder how it would work for people with a compromised immune system who can’t take vaccines.

Personally I don’t like it much as it feels like ID cards by the back door, which we spent some time and energy resisting back when they were in the pipeline.

(think there’s a separate thread on vaccine passports already tho?)
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I very much doubt many with a compromised immune system would want to be going to places that may put them at high risk regardless of the entry criteria.
 
nyxx said:
I wonder how it would work for people with a compromised immune system who can’t take vaccines.

Personally I don’t like it much as it feels like ID cards by the back door, which we spent some time and energy resisting back when they were in the pipeline.

(think there’s a separate thread on vaccine passports already tho?)
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The logic would be if you can guarantee everyone else is l.oecovid free, the risk would low. But if you have a compromised immune system, would it be sensible to be wandering into a crowded sweaty environment?

I've been to many European festivals and they all stand apart or sit down. So its actually possible to have a festival with social distancing. In this country, it's a crazy crush all the time. Possibly not so much.
 
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