Subject: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Vic Smith Date: 10 Mar 20 - 09:55 AM From Peter Shepheard Fife Traditional Singing Festival Cancelled: 15, 16, 17 May 2020 I am sure you will have been considering the problems arising from the continuing spread of the coronavirus disease. This is clearly of concern for us as organisers of FifeSing2020. We have discussed the situation and feel there is no alternative but to cancel especially as many of the participants are in the vulnerable older age group. This will be a great disappointment to all but we feel the decision needs to be made now to ensure that accommodation cancellation costs can be minimised and travel bookings are not made. Best wishes with the hope that we shall all avoid the dreaded virus and have an otherwise enjoyable year. The East of Scotland Tradition Song Group Peter Shepheard, Jimmy Hutchison and Chris Miles Peter Shepheard FifeSing Traditional Singing Festival 14, 15, 16 May 2021 www.springthyme.co.uk/fifesing www.facebook.com/FifeSing |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Vic Smith Date: 10 Mar 20 - 10:01 AM from Gavin Atkin Workshop - spring barndance cancelled We're sure no-one will be surprised to hear that we have been giving the coming coronavirus/Covid-19 epidemic a great deal of thought. We're very sorry and disappointed to announce this, but we have decided to cancel the spring barndance, having considered the unusual situation, our responsibilities as organisers, the likely low attendance and growing anxiety among the public. Other dance organisers report very much reduced ticket sales. The sessions at the Castle and the Gun and Spitroast will continue as advertised until further notice, as they are smaller events. Our visiting friend on the 29th March is Mike Hebbert, and on the 26th April we're looking forward to a visit from Will Duke. There is no official advice yet to cancel events, but public health officials report that the virus has entered the community at large and an epidemic will follow. Their efforts now are said to be focused on slowing the spread of infection so that hospitals have a better chance of coping with those who become seriously ill. As we are all aware, barndances are particularly energetic public events that involve deep and rapid breathing, often in fairly close proximity, and of course hand-holding. The next workshop barn dance will be the autumn barndance on the 28th November, by which time we hope the coming epidemic will have passed. We look forward to seeing some of you at the next workshop on the 17th March. Gavin promises to find some great tunes for the occasion: as usual, two of them will be on the tunes workshop web page some time during the next few days. https://www.singdanceandplay.net/free-english-traditional-tunes-workshops/ Julie and Gavin http://singdanceandplay.net or http://singdanceandplay.net gmatkin@gmail.com |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Tattie Bogle Date: 10 Mar 20 - 10:34 AM Two events in Edinburgh also gone: The Banjo Mandolin and Guitar Fellowship weekend at the end of March, and Edinburgh International Harp Festival which was to have been on for 5 days in early April. Both were to have been on held in the same boarding school premises over the Easter holidays, so it is understandable that the school would wish to avoid any risk to their staff and pupils, especially as thise attending come from world-wide locations. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: JHW Date: 10 Mar 20 - 12:31 PM Just had an email that Exelby Folk Club (Green Dragon, 1st and 3rd Mons, N.Yorkshire) is no more. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Jack Campin Date: 10 Mar 20 - 12:50 PM The Labyrinth Workshop events on Crete under Ross Daly's direction this summer are off. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,petecockermouth Date: 10 Mar 20 - 01:09 PM we've just lost the ireby festival - a lovely wee (650 people) local event. it's a bit annoying when hundreds of thousands will be going to cheltenham this week. i was in scotland at the weekend to see partick thistle play at dundee united. there were queues to wish your hands at half-time (this a real first) anyway the following day i was waiting for a delayed train home at glasgow central. as there had been other delays and cancelations there were several hundred people queuing on the station converse with travellers coming anf going from all over. we may all have had clean hands but how much good would that be in those circumstances? |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Joe G Date: 10 Mar 20 - 01:13 PM My holiday to Puglia in April :-( Seriously, it's really sad to see these events cancelled and I genuinely fear for other events and the musicians and tech crew who will find it difficult if not impossible to find other work |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Stilly River Sage Date: 10 Mar 20 - 01:58 PM I removed the unrelated chatter - this could be a very important thread for people checking in on upcoming events. Commentary about side-topics can go elsewhere, okay? |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,Modette Date: 10 Mar 20 - 02:01 PM All St Patrick's Day parades have been cancelled in Ireland which means that many post-parade sessions and events will probably have also bitten the dust. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Stilly River Sage Date: 10 Mar 20 - 06:22 PM SXSW (South by Southwest) was announced cancelled last week, but some of the venues are trying to still hold smaller concerts (it will take research on individual events or performers to find them). Austin-American Statesman article. The New York Times is running a list of events that are being cancelled. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Tattie Bogle Date: 10 Mar 20 - 08:41 PM Falkirk Fiddle Workshop ceilidh cancelled (end of March). |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Thomas Stern Date: 10 Mar 20 - 10:30 PM 1. Peter Johnson Memoir Celebration Date TBD - postponed from original March date 2. NEFFA -New England Folk Festival April 24-26, 2020 Cancelled https://www.neffa.org/a-very-sad-update-about-the-neffa-festival/ |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST Date: 11 Mar 20 - 05:47 AM Before this thread gets too long could we split it to separate country specific threads?
-Joe Offer- |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Vic Smith Date: 11 Mar 20 - 09:09 AM From: GUEST,Saro Stanley - PM Date: 11 Mar 20 - 08:14 AM I had been planning a Pete Stanley Tribute Concert in May but the event has now been postponed due to the Coronavirus. It's in the best interest for everyone concerned. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Vic Smith Date: 11 Mar 20 - 09:17 AM from Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle INISHOWEN SINGING WEEKEND 2020 CANCELLED. In light of the ongoing uncertainties around the spread of the Coronavirus, we feel the only way we can help protect visitors and the local community is by cancelling this year's gathering. We are genuinely saddened at having to do this but health is the most important issue in all of this. We hope that you all remain safe and well until we meet again in Inishowen... Could we please ask you to share this post as widely as possible and contact anyone who you think may have intended travelling to the festival. Your heip would be very much appreciated. http://inishowensinging.ie/ |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Jack Campin Date: 11 Mar 20 - 11:10 AM German authorities plan to compensate cultural organizations and workers for cancellations: story in German |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Joe Offer Date: 11 Mar 20 - 03:41 PM We have a singaround Friday evening, and we usually draw about 20 people and sing in a small living room. Several cases of coronavirus have been found in our community. Should we cancel? Until when? -Joe- P.S. Saturday's contra dance was cancelled in this area. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Stilly River Sage Date: 11 Mar 20 - 03:52 PM Yes. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: John P Date: 11 Mar 20 - 03:57 PM Joe, yes you should cancel. This is how it spreads, and if it is in your community, it is likely that at least a couple of your 20 will be infected but showing no symptoms. Cancel until the virus is gone. I hope the United States in general, and Washington State is particular will start taking this seriously. It spreads through contact and by breathing the same air, yet we're still having concerts, malls are open, schools are open, restaurants are open. There is no wide-spread testing and no cure, or even resistance to it. Someplace around 3 per cent of those who catch will die, and there is a good chance that almost all of us are going to catch it, and that means several million deaths. I hope I'm over-reacting, but if I'm not, won't all those people look silly, at least the ones who are still alive? Remember that the CDC is being controlled by Trump the liar, who put Pence in charge. Pence doesn't believe in science, and insists that all announcements from the CDC go though him. In other words, we have no reason to believe anything they say. They both have track records of saying things in public that are the opposite of science and truth. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Joe Offer Date: 11 Mar 20 - 04:23 PM Well, I sent an email to about a dozen "regulars" and asked their opinion. I made sure to include a nurse in the discussion. She's a founding member of the song circle and a very wise person, so I'll probably do whatever she says. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Stilly River Sage Date: 11 Mar 20 - 04:49 PM Joe, pull up your socks and make the decision yourself. You would feel horrible if anyone in the group got sick, or heaven forbid, died after the event. Cancel it and tell them you'll enjoy seeing them in mid-April. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Mrrzy Date: 11 Mar 20 - 05:24 PM Interesting article in Rolling Stone about this issue: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/live-music-concerts-coronavirus-risks-losses-965482 Sorry my phone won't make blickies. [fixed...a clone] |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Stilly River Sage Date: 11 Mar 20 - 05:39 PM The City of Dallas has cancelled the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. I imagine many of the local venues that celebrate will be making announcements. The North Texas Scottish Festival at UT Arlington isn't until May 1, so by then they may be clear of this. Keep checking your venue sites for updates. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Joe Offer Date: 11 Mar 20 - 06:24 PM Not my decision to make, SRS. We're California folkies. We operate by consensus, which admittedly has its downside. Our host for Friday recommended that we cancel, so I think that prevails. She's going to try to set up a conference call for singing. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 11 Mar 20 - 06:37 PM I traveled Ireland during the panic over "bovine spongiform encephalopathy", aka Mad Cow disease. We were repeatedly told, "You could not have found lodging in another year." Sincerely, Gargoyle Inside of every disaster is opportunity. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Tattie Bogle Date: 11 Mar 20 - 09:27 PM I fully see the point of keeping this thread global: a friend in New Zealand had been planning to come to one of the now-cancelled events in Edinburgh. She is totally gutted and bereft as you can imagine. Haven't heard yet whether she can cancel her flights or will still come for a coronavirus holiday. In the meantime, a private reunion of former colleagues is likely to be cancelled: one couple would have been coming from Australia. Oh, and btw, we're all retired medics in our 70s, so if we think it's a bad idea to take the risk, perhaps others should also be taking avoidance seriously. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Stilly River Sage Date: 12 Mar 20 - 01:59 AM https://www.newsweek.com/young-unafraid-coronavirus-pandemic-good-you-now-stop-killing-people-opinion-1491797 OPINION YOUNG AND UNAFRAID OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC? GOOD FOR YOU. NOW STOP KILLING PEOPLE | OPINION A DOCTOR IN WESTERN EUROPE ON 3/11/20 AT 2:29 PM EDT I'm a doctor in a major hospital in Western Europe. Watching you Americans (and you, Brits) in these still-early days of the coronavirus pandemic is like watching a familiar horror movie, where the protagonists, yet again, split into pairs or decide to take a tour of a dark basement. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: The Sandman Date: 12 Mar 20 - 03:56 AM ok but more than that can be done for example banning use of air conditioning on planes and in other public and workplaces |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: mg Date: 12 Mar 20 - 04:04 AM pope should cancel all church activities and give general absolution instead of individual confession. no mass, no funerals, no weddings. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,kenny Date: 12 Mar 20 - 06:42 AM "End-of-term" concert and traditional music classes in Aberdeen cancelled until the end of April when the situation will be reviewed. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Johnny J Date: 12 Mar 20 - 07:53 AM No word yet whether or not The SMG (Scots Music group) activities will be curtailed in Edinburgh but it might be a wise precaution. No word so far about Northern Streams, Edinburgh Flute Fling, Trad Fest etc to name but a few events in Edinburgh. Also there’s other Scottish festivals at Glenfarg, Girvan, Moniaive coming soon too. The Niel Gow Fest is next week. It should be safe enough, I’d think. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: John MacKenzie Date: 12 Mar 20 - 07:59 AM Well, there really is no need to travel to these evil lands Yes, and though the list grows larger you must try to understand Try hard not to be surprised if someday you should hear The whole world is off limits, visit Disneyland this year Ballad of William Worthy, by Phil Ochs. Prescient or what ? |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,kenny Date: 12 Mar 20 - 08:07 AM Made a mistake there - 3rd term due to start in April has been cancelled. Situation to be reviewed in September. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,kenny Date: 12 Mar 20 - 08:25 AM "The Niel Gow Fest is next week. It should be safe enough, I’d think." Why ? |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Johnny J Date: 12 Mar 20 - 09:05 AM Sorry, just surmising. A lot will depend on the new figures over the next few days but I've a feeling the organisers will allow it to go head. The concert venues are small too but I'd be a little wary of really busy sessions. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,GBH Date: 12 Mar 20 - 09:49 AM this thread is very confusing- it needs to be split into several parts at least- UK/Ireland/US/Canada/EU/Aus/NZ at the very least- it will be a LONG and USELESS list otherwise. So far it is giving a general view. If you require a more specific region covered, start a new thread and label it carefully - Coronavirus Cancellations - XXXXXXXX and if you can't fit enough wording in the title use it in the thread it self and one of the moderators will add it to the title. --mudelf |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Vic Smith Date: 12 Mar 20 - 10:05 AM The entire European tour - mostly UK - of Peter Case (from west coast USA) and Sid Griffin (Coal Porters / Long Ryders) has been called off. Dates were scheduled for:- 18th – Anglesey, Wales 19th – Liverpool 20th – Newcastle upon Tyne 21st – Edinburgh 22nd – Glasgow 23rd – Birmingham 24th – London 25th – Brighton 27th – High Wycombe 29th – Graz, Austria 30th – Vienna, Austria |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Stilly River Sage Date: 12 Mar 20 - 12:03 PM It turns out the reason Trump didn't block travel to and from the UK and the US is because he owns three golf clubs in the UK. He doesn't want to cut into his profits. I wonder how this ban is affecting US citizens trying to return home? Taking a more circuitous route (fly to Canada then to the US?) |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Jack Campin Date: 12 Mar 20 - 12:04 PM Coronavirus info page for musicians (on Facebook) |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,kenny Date: 12 Mar 20 - 12:48 PM Trump owns 2 golf courses in the UK, both in Scotland - and 1 in Ireland. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,GBH Date: 12 Mar 20 - 01:44 PM US citizens in UK/Irl are not affected, nor in the Schengen area- they can still return to US direct IF there are planes to fly them. Non- US citizens cannot fly to the US from the Schengen area, as I understand it. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Joe Offer Date: 12 Mar 20 - 03:23 PM I think that attitudes have changed rapidly worldwide over the last week. There are so many events that I just hate to miss, that I had planned to take the risk - even though I know darn well things would be better if everybody just stayed away from all crowds. But events are being cancelled right and left, so the temptation to attend is being removed from me. Good thing, I think. I've got lots of books to read and movies to watch, and the woods next door are full of wildflowers. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,kenny Date: 12 Mar 20 - 03:46 PM Not to mention tunes to practice and learn. Just seen that the Andy Irvine/Paul Brady re-union mini-tour is in jeopardy in Ireland, with the Vicar Street gig having been postponed. They were due to do 1 performance outside of Ireland in Perth, Scotland. Wonder if that 1 gig will go ahead ? |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Jack Campin Date: 12 Mar 20 - 05:08 PM The office of ITMA (the Irish Traditional Music Association) in Dublin is closed to walk-in visitors, though it's still fully operational over the web. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: matt milton Date: 12 Mar 20 - 05:34 PM Jim Eldon gig at tomorrow's Musical Traditions night cancelled (Friday 13 March) |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,kenny Date: 12 Mar 20 - 06:10 PM Aberdeen Branch of the TMSA (Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland)have cancelled their competitions day and evening ceilidh which should have taken place on Saturday 14th. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Joe Offer Date: 12 Mar 20 - 06:35 PM The regular Friday sing at Cyprian's in San Francisco is still on. This sing met for years at the Clayton Street home of Faith Petric, and moved to Cyprian's Center after Faith died. This musical meeting is on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, 8 PM to Midnight. We had scheduled a campership benefit concert for Camp Harmony on April 18, but that concert has been postponed due to coronavirus-related concerns. And as I said above, we cancelled the monthly Sacramento Family Song Circle until June 12. More information at the Website of the San Francisco Folk Music Club, https://www.sffmc.org/. -Joe Offer-
But since this is an international thread, please use names and dates that are universally understandable. I see notices above for the SMG and the TMSA, and I have no idea what these are. -Joe Offer, Mudcat Music Editor- |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Johnny J Date: 12 Mar 20 - 06:55 PM "Scots Music group" "Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland"
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Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: Jack Campin Date: 12 Mar 20 - 07:36 PM Edinburgh Flute Fling is off. |
Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations From: GUEST,Gerry Date: 12 Mar 20 - 08:31 PM Blue Mountains Folk Festival, in New South Wales, whcih was to have started tonight, cancelled. National Folk Festival, Canberra, Easter weekend, still hoping to go on, but I must say I'm pessimistic about this. |
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