"It is with very sad regret that Essential Entertainments are announcing the cancellation of the forthcoming Essential Festival due to be held over the 3rd and 4th August in London¹s Hackney Marshes.
Essential have made this very difficult decision after considering a number of issues in the build up to the event. The disastrous Rock Day at Bristol¹s Essential Festival has created significant financial difficulties for the event, which have not been able to be sufficiently resolved. In addition to this, the site suffered considerable damage after the adverse weather conditions that Mardi Gras had to face last weekend, with the result that Essential are not wholly confident that the location would be suitable for hosting the festival.
This year has also seen a substantial slump in the market for outdoor events, with the notable exceptions of Glastonbury and Oasis, with many of the major events being subject to low attendance."
I've been away at a Wedding this weekend in Hampshire, just logged on and read the good news *schweeet*.
I've got loads of mates in Manc already so crashing up there won't a problem for me (3 years @ uni there). Will keep an eye on the
messageboard so we can sort out some place to meet eh.
Well, all hotels seem to be fully booked for the Commonwealth Games, so the only option at the moment is going for Pete's idea of catching the first train back...
...Not sure what we're going to do between midnight and 7:30am, though...!!
I'm going to try my usual digs in Altrincham, they usually have a couple of rooms. If I'm coming over it'll be for a couple of days. I'll keep you informed of the response from the hotel. - John
Yes indeed, and he's joining Homelife for yet another gig on that afternoon. I haven't been able to find out the exact details, on ninjatune.com it says "Commonwealth Games, City Stage".
Castlefield is on Saturday and features 808 State and Homelife, amongst others. Then on Sunday there is another openair (city centre location) featuring Homelife. It's a different festival. I'm trying to find out what time Homelife are performing on the Sunday.
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Well I'm now sorted I have managed to get a single room for the Friday and Saturday somewhere about Castlefied apparently and it has a carpark. So, I'm flying into Liverpool and making my way down in a hired car. Anyone looking to meet up can give me a shout on 07733 265 652, my hotel could be a good spot to meet before the gig. John.
Unfortunately I tried around forty hotels etc and I fluked the single room for two nights, most only had the Friday. I've only just booked the flights and hire car, and so far the bill to go to a free concert is £300+. This had better be the dog's dangly bits!!!
