Bluesfest’s founder said it was “unlikely” festivalgoers, some of whom spent thousands on tickets and accommodation, would see any refunds.
Bluesfest’s founder said it was “unlikely” festivalgoers, some of whom spent thousands on tickets and accommodation, would see any refunds.
Isn’t the normal complaint that bringing the artists is the most expensive part. No artists, where the money.
I would guess the artists will also need to get mostly paid with a cancellation as late as this. Three weeks out, the musical acts have spent money on travel costs, support staff, costumes, pyrotechnics, gear hire, etc., and they’ve also forgone booking other gigs for those dates.
Basically, everyone the festival would have paid, they’re going to need to pay a significant amount, or even the full amount, when they’re cancelling so late.
Add to that, they probably cancelled because they didn’t sell enough tickets, and so they don’t have that much cash laying around to begin with.