Jeanette Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Connect Festival Cancelled But Return Is Planned In 2010 (from Sunday Herald)Having never been to a festival this is one I would've considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 it's a shame but seems pretty sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen B Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Have to agree, it's a shame but I'm not suprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcn Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 that's a shame, I haven't been but I fancied going this year. I can understand why they don't want to take the risk, at least they are trying to protect people's jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_matter Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Maybe that'll give the time to get the fucking campsite sorted though.What a bloody disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I went in 2007 and absolutely loved it - then last year's bill was largely a shocker so I didn't go. Not sure if the ticket sales last year were poor or not but I think that may be equally a factor rather than 'the credit crunch'.I mean, how can you bring the likes of Big Star, The Only Ones, The Fire Engines, Echo and the Bunnymen in a decent fucking slot for a change etc and replace them with The Levellers the following year?A real shame as it was a great festival. I can see a lot of the satellite fests shutting this year though - as much a reflection on the demise of 'indie' in the popular consciousness as anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturtpot Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thats not good... was seriously considering going this year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 There are too many festivals vying for attention, ergo stuff like this was bound to happen as soon as the financial ride aboard the good ship UK got a bit choppy. Multiple festival goers cut back the number they go to - less frequent flyers don't bother going at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphas Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I went in 2008 and absolutely loved it despite the pissing rain on the Sunday. Was intending to go this year so a bit gutted now but like folk have said already it is perhaps a good idea. Seems like it will go ahead next year so a sensible move to safeguard any future.And the campsite last year was indeed a shambles. Driving tractors through the campsite after a week of rain and when the festival was in full swing maybe wasn't the best idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogofish Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 There are too many festivals vying for attention, ergo stuff like this was bound to happen as soon as the financial ride aboard the good ship UK got a bit choppy. Multiple festival goers cut back the number they go to - less frequent flyers don't bother going at all.More or less this - Some festivals will still do well, particularly for families because they offer good value & a range of stuff that makes the ticket price worthwile, whilst others with a less attractive line-up/ethos will undoubtedly be struggling.Which may be a good thing in the long run?Don't know where I'd place Connect in the scheme of things though but it has never appealed to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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