I'm beyond devastated....been going to this for over ten years running....gonna have to find a new field to get smashed in every summer Doune the Rabbit Hole music festival cancelled after union boycott 21 June 2023 please log in to view this image IMAGE SOURCE,DOUNE THE RABBIT HOLE Image caption, The festival was held last July after being cancelled twice due to Covid The Doune the Rabbit Hole festival has been cancelled after the Bectu trade union called for a boycott. Festival organisers said they would not be issuing refunds to tickets holders for the event near Stirling on July 21. The union, representing the creative industries, called on performers, contractors and fans to boycott the event over a payment row. The festival owed hundreds of thousands of pounds to performers and crews who were on site last year. Organisers said they did everything to try to hold the event while "making good on promises to pay creditors". However unions say in some cases bands are still owed tens of thousands of pounds from the festival "with no hope of getting their final payments". A statement posted on the Doune the Rabbit Hole website claimed a "campaign of misinformation" from Bectu created a fall in ticket sales and forced them to cancel. It said: "We've looked at all options to keep the event on the table, as we know how much it means to all the people and families who have bought tickets, but we just aren't able to produce the event in the current environment." The event was held at the Cardross Estate near Stirling last July after being cancelled the previous two years because of Covid. It went into liquidation in December and is now being managed by the Festival Food Beverage and Property Services company. please log in to view this image IMAGE SOURCE,DOUNE THE RABBIT HOLE Image caption, The event is held at the Cardross Estate near Stirling Director Craig Murray said the debt from last year's festival was about £800,000. Organisers also faced a backlash earlier this year after asking volunteers to pay a deposit to work at the event. Doune the Rabbit Hole said it had already paid out "almost every single penny of the event's income" and would not be issuing refunds for tickets. It added: "We are so sorry to be putting you in this position. In terms of refunds, we must urge you to contact your bank/credit card provider, explain the situation to them and they should, in most cases, be able to help recover your money." The Bectu union represents contractors, including stage crews and technicians, who work behind the scenes at musical festivals. Constructive dialogue Bectu negotiations officer for Scotland, Paul McManus, previously said the union made the decision to call for a boycott following discussions with the event organisers. In a joint statement, Bectu, the Musicians' Union and Equity, said it was unfortunate the festival had been cancelled but it was "incredibly disappointing" that unions had been blamed. It said: "As trade unions we have tried to have a constructive dialogue with the organisers of the festival, but the undertakings which were offered to us were not forthcoming. "We are concerned that the festival was able to enter liquidation last year and be reborn so quickly with so many of the same faces involved, and that concern has been borne out with so many of the same issues this year. "We would urge any members affected by the cancellation to make contact with their trade union and will provide all the support we can."
Just seen that Hawkwind are playing the Space Ritual album at Royal Albert Hall in September….at £73.50 for a standing ticket !! ****ing hell, with transport, beer and extras I wouldn’t be getting much change from £200. Tempted but think that’s a little steep
Yes I've posted thos before, but it's 20 years ago since my mum died, and this was her favourite ! So bollox to yer lol
Here's the highlanders take on the great song. Impressions Steeles ? I like the tempo in it, and his humming. But **** me I'd love it if he sang the actual words to the actual song .
Honestly, not for ne. You need MacGowans sneer and anger in the vocals. This guy has done an ok job and turned it into a ballad, but the Pogues version, although not the original, is still the best.
Mmmm - Mrs Steels sees them all the time, and wasn't too impressed on last one....sure they'll be good though I saw them in 1988 in the Bierkeller in Bristol and ended up in the pub with them before the gig. Also pulled the lead singer of the support band who I'd never heard of, spent the evening chatting and making out whilst Deacon Blue were on stage. Left the venue and thought I'd never see her again....next week she was on ****ing Top of the Pops!!
