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

[clicker]

The already long list of reasons why he’s a total cunt gets another addition.

I'd guess a large percentage of his cast will be in the age groups where they've one or no vaccine.
Working, dressing and sat backstage in pokey rabbit warrens, where any idea of social distancing is impossible.
Can't stand him.

 

[Sunray]

The already long list of reasons why he’s a total cunt gets another addition.

There is no such thing as bad publicity and this is a lot of free press. You're talking about him and I'm guessing you're not queuing up to go see a musical.

 

[josef1878 2.0]

Yeah it initially seemed like a ballache but on closer inspection it doesn't seem that big a deal. Just do a lateral flow test which is a good idea anyway when meeting up with friends. Report the result of the test online (as you're supposed to do anyway with these tests) then take a screenshot of the negative confirmation.

It does seem to rely completly on honesty in that it is reliant on you telling the truth with regard to the test being negative. I think the temptation to lie will be quite strong for many if the test comes back positive because it would mean missing the event and possibly losing your money.

Tbh I think and hope you'll be quite safe at the game but I couldn't be arsed with it all.

 

[killer b]

There is no such thing as bad publicity

this isn't even slightly true

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Not quite ready to rock … festivals’ return hit by lack of loos and tents

A critical shortage of both equipment and crew has left organisers scrambling to prepare for summer events

www.theguardian.com

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Not quite ready to rock … festivals’ return hit by lack of loos and tents

A critical shortage of both equipment and crew has left organisers scrambling to prepare for summer events

www.theguardian.com

This is going to be even worse after todays extra month delay.

 

[miss direct]

Any guesses as to the chances of Tramlines going ahead? (24-25th July)

 

[ska invita]

Any guesses as to the chances of Tramlines going ahead? (24-25th July)

yes go ahead

 

[William of Walworth]

I haven't yet even started to confront the issue of when or not and whether or not festivals (small) can go ahead ....

In our still-theoretical plans ......

The first of our two tinies (w/e of Saturday 10th July) is in Powys.

The second of those (w/e of Saturday 17th July) is in Shropshire.

 

[miss direct]

yes go ahead

Hmm I am not convinced, even though it's after the extended date. Expecting an announcement this week. I'm only volunteering there.

 

[Teaboy]

I haven't yet even started to confront the issue of when or not and whether or not festivals (small) can go ahead ....

In our still-theoretical plans ......

The first of our two tinies (w/e of Saturday 10th July) is in Powys.

The second of those (w/e of Saturday 17th July) is in Shropshire.

Both of these are before the 19th July so even in the unlikely event that restrictions are lifted on the 19th it will be too late to save these two. That is unless they want to limit the numbers to 30.

 

[wemakeyousoundb]

I haven't yet even started to confront the issue of when or not and whether or not festivals (small) can go ahead ....

In our still-theoretical plans ......

The first of our two tinies (w/e of Saturday 10th July) is in Powys.

The second of those (w/e of Saturday 17th July) is in Shropshire.

Both of these are before the 19th July so even in the unlikely event that restrictions are lifted on the 19th it will be too late to save these two. That is unless they want to limit the numbers to 30.

That's "congregating groups of 30 maximum" in a maximum crowd of 4000 as per governement guidelines staff workers and volunteers not included in that cap.

 

[Teaboy]

That's "congregating groups of 30 maximum" in a maximum crowd of 4000 as per governement guidelines staff workers and volunteers not included in that cap.

Great. So as long as people don't congregate at stages festivals are fine.

 

[wemakeyousoundb]

Great. So as long as people don't congregate at stages festivals are fine.

Only pointing out what is allowed.
What is sensible is not something I would follow the governement guidance on though.
And yes: people social distancing after a few drinks is in the unicorn universe not our one.

 

[Calamity1971]

What a fucking suprise!
A pilot scheme my friggin arse.
One rule for them etc.
Andrew Lloyd-Webber ‘surprised’ after PM hints Cinderella may be exempt from lockdown delay

 

[mx wcfc]

I haven't yet even started to confront the issue of when or not and whether or not festivals (small) can go ahead ....

In our still-theoretical plans ......

The first of our two tinies (w/e of Saturday 10th July) is in Powys.

The second of those (w/e of Saturday 17th July) is in Shropshire.

Yep, me too, though my 10 July is in Leicestershire.

My assumption is that they are off. I'm gutted.

Haven't heard from either of them yet, though. I am adding to my plans for August to compensate - I've discovered I qualify for Boom Village, so I've applied for that. Had to provide proof of address!

 

[Sunray]

So I managed to get a spare space working at the Download pilot this week.
While understandable for this event, all the palava I have to go through to get in isn't workable in the long term.

 

[mx wcfc]

Haven't heard from either of them yet, though. I am adding to my plans for August to compensate - I've discovered I qualify for Boom Village, so I've applied for that. Had to provide proof of address!

And all of a sudden, a proper small diy festival I had booked for w/e 10/7 has rescheduled for 13/14 August!

Proper pleased.

But with all the festivals concerteenering up into August, there are going to be clashes. Do I waste my already bought Mayhem at Mick's ticket and fork out £200 to do Boom Village? or do I still go to Mick's?

(answer - Eastfield are playing Mayhem - if anyone on here desparately wants to go to the stripped down Boomtown, I have registered for a ticket as a local resident - I may be able to help)

 

[William of Walworth]

I haven't yet even started to confront the issue of when or not and whether or not festivals (small) can go ahead ....

In our still-theoretical plans ......

The first of our two tinies (w/e of Saturday 10th July) is in Powys.

The second of those (w/e of Saturday 17th July) is in Shropshire.

I'd be very surprised if people above (saying both of these now wonlt happen) are wrong

However, we do await Mark Drakeford's statement about Welsh rules and dates for changes to them -- will check when I have time, but the Welsh Government often announce stuff on Fridays..

I've just asked Gail directly on Facebook about her event in Shropshire -- surprisingly, she hasn't said anything yet.

 

[rubbershoes]

Luckily the only two mass events I've got booked are in late July. I'm confident they'll both go ahead

 

[miss direct]

I got my volunteer shifts for tramlines and am on the same ones as a friend. Ill be double vaccinated + 10 days and it's obviously all outside, so I feel ok about it. Its also my birthday and the anniversary of losing my Dad. Would be quite nice to have something to do that weekend. Lets see, eh?

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Let’s hope this all works…

 

[Numbers]

Notting Hill Carnival has been pulled for this year too, not surprising - hope it's online again like last year.

 

[William of Walworth]

I've just asked Gail directly on Facebook about her event in Shropshire -- surprisingly, she hasn't said anything yet.

Gail wants to go ahead with her mini-fest in Shropshire (weekend of Saturday July 17th). To that end, she's now put out her plans on Facebook.

Lateral Flow tests on arrival, gigs will be seated with tables of six, table service from the pub I think.

A track and trace arrangement -- all people will need to leave their full contact details.

I think this could work prety well. It's a small event, and it looks like Gail's sought some good advice to plan it properly
She also has plenty of her own fest-organising experience

 

[spitfire]

Bigfoot festival is happening this weekend. It's run by the same people who do London Craft Beer Festival and I think they've got round it as it is a "food and drink" event, mainly...decent line up. 4000 cap.

Bigfoot Festival — 18-20.06.21

A new summer festival for 2021. Big on craft beer, delicious food & live music. Set by a beautiful lake, Bigfoot is an epic 3-day festival open to all.

bigfootfestival.co.uk

https://bigfootfestival.co.uk/info/covid-safety-ticket-policy/

Bigfoot organisers on creating the first festival of the summer: "We've got social distancing built-in"

The team behind the UK's first music festival this summer has explained how they narrowly escaped an extension to lockdown restrictions in order to go ahead this weekend.

www.nme.com

 

[Sunray]

At download pilot and it’s been amazing even though I’m not really into this music.
One band asked for a show of hands on double vaccinations, I reckon 60%. You’d have to consider yourself unlucky if you get sick from this. It’s all outside and the crowd is approaching heard immunity.

 

[2hats]

It's nice to know that the festival are catering for the hearing impaired.

However ~80% of (a self-claimed) 60% isn't anywhere near to herd immunity for delta.

 

[William of Walworth]

I haven't yet even started to confront the issue of when or not and whether or not festivals (small) can go ahead ....

In our still-theoretical plans ......

The first of our two tinies (w/e of Saturday 10th July) is in Powys.

Big Love Festival (Clyro Court/Baskerville Hall, next to Hay-on-Wye, w/e of Saturday 10th July) has now been cancelled


I'd been really looking forward to this one!

Still, I completely agree with why the organisers have decided to sack the fest until next July -- I had no idea that the restrictions in Wales were being so severely applied .....

 

[William of Walworth]

Gail wants to go ahead with her mini-fest in Shropshire (weekend of Saturday July 17th). To that end, she's now put out her plans on Facebook.

Lateral Flow tests on arrival, gigs will be seated with tables of six, table service from the pub I think.

A track and trace arrangement -- all people will need to leave their full contact details.

I think this could work prety well. It's a small event, and it looks like Gail's sought some good advice to plan it properly
She also has plenty of her own fest-organising experience

We've decided between us not to go -- festivaldeb is a lot more unhappy about the restrictions than I am, but I respect her reasons.

We'll be going to Something Else by the Sea in Devon in late September anyway

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

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