All the things we love about Whitby are just the things we can't do now.
Playing tunes in crowded pubs. Touching hands with many people as we dance.

I suppose it might be possible to hold a session on the West Cliff.
I'd really miss Whitby if it didn't happen.

I would think that the providers of accommodation will be holding their breath, crossing their fingers etc. I've paid a deposit on mine and the agency usually asks for the balance 6 weeks in advance. See what we know then. The festival organisers will probably have a lot of accommodation for artists booked with the same agency, so that may influence the timing of any decision. And if things are still unclear the agency may be more flexible as there won't be much demand for flats.