Coronavirus: Isle of Wight and Download Festivals Cancelled

It has been reported tha bot rhe Isle of White and Download Festivals have been cancelled for 2020.
Duran Duran and Lionel Richie were due to appear alongside Supergrass and Kaiser Chiefs at Seaclose Park, Newport on the Isle of Wight.
At Download, Kiss, Iron Maiden and System of a Down were the headliners due at Donington Park.
Both festivals had been set to take place in mid-June.
Organisers of both events are looking to give those who have already bought tickets refunds or the option to carry their tickets forward to next year's event.

Download Festival Statement…

https://downloadfestival.co.uk/news-features/download-festival-2020-no-longer-taking-place/

Ilse of White Festival Statement…

https://isleofwightfestival.com/news/2020/isle-of-wight-festival-statement

For the Isle of Wight, fans who had already bought ferry of hovercraft travel were being advised to Contact Red Funnel, Wightlink or Hovertravel direct.

Ferry information link…
https://isleofwightfestival.com/news/2020/information-on-pre-booked-ferry-crossings

UK Music Demands More Help for Self Employed Hit by Coronaviras

UK Music Demands More Help for Self Employed Hit by Coronaviras

UK Music Acting CEO Tom Kiehl has called on the Prime Minister to offer more help for the self-employed hit by the coronavirus crisis.

Reacting to the package of measures outlined by PM Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak today, Mr. Kiehl said:

“While we welcome the much-needed help for those who are traditionally employed, the Government’s proposals fall far short of the lifeline needed by the self-employed in the music industry and creative sector.

“The Government should urgently look at setting up a Temporary Income Protection Fund for self-employed workers and freelancers.

“The self-employed make up around 72% of the music industry and are a vital part of its success.

They should be offered the same help as other workers who will get 80% of wages up to £2,500 a month if they cannot work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Many self-employed are facing an immensely difficult time and are worried about putting food on the table, paying their rent or mortgage and other bills.

“The Government has talked about doing the right thing.  It must now do the right thing and help protect the self-employed and freelancers.”

See…

https://www.ukmusic.org/news

Statement by Lincoln Drill Hall on Covid - 19

Statement by Lincoln Drill Hall on Covid - 19. March 17th.
In light of government advice given yesterday Monday 16th March for people to avoid theatres and to ‘avoid all unnecessary social contact’ we, like most of our sector have been left with no option but to suspend out public programme of events and classes for the foreseeable future. This is an incredibly complex and fast-moving situation and it is with a heavy heart that we have taken this decision but the safety of all the people we work with is our number one priority.

With no timescale known regarding the Covid 19 pandemic we feel that we have to follow the advice given to vulnerable individuals yesterday and therefore initially we will not be presenting any events for 12 weeks - until Sunday 7 June 2020. This includes all shows, participation, workshops and meetings.

We will be in touch in the coming days with all customers, to discuss options with pre-booked tickets and want to thank all customers for their kind words both in person and on social media in the last 24 hours. It really helps to feel that support as a small charity. We will be trying to re-book as many events as we can for a later date and will ensure that we continue to communicate with all customers. We do though recognise that Lincoln Drill Hall is seen as a safe space, used by a number of vulnerable people on a regular basis, therefore at this time our café bar will remain open during normal daytime hours. We would also like to reassure customers that at this time, all events from the 8th June onwards remain on sale and we will keep everyone informed regarding these if the situation changes.

We ask that you bear with us whilst we work through this process in the coming days. This is an incredibly difficult time for small scale theatres, arts centres and artists. We have been placed in a precarious position and will manage it as sensibly and calmly as possible. In the meantime, thank you so much for your support and above all else, stay safe and supportive of each other.

REFUNDS and CREDITS

The box office will email or call you to provide you with the cancellation/postponement options for the event(s) that you've booked. We realise customers require information on refunds etc and we're working as quickly as possible, but we would respectfully ask you to please wait for an email or phone call from us rather than calling the box office at this time. We're dealing with events in chronological order, and we're a small team so your patience is very much appreciated.

www.lincolndrillhall.com