17/03/2020
In light of recent developments regarding COVID-19, and particularly due to the government’s actions yesterday, we feel it is no longer possible to go ahead with the party on the 27th and it would be irresponsible to do so. None of us have any idea what is going to happen next, but when the time comes we will work with Rye Wax to find a new date (just imagine the vibe when we can go out again!!)
This is going to be a really tough time for venues, staff, promoters, djs and all involved in the nightlife industry, all of whom the government has basically thrown under a bus in favour of the insurance industry. Please sign these petitions asking for the government to support the events industry:
https://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-call-to-the-government-to-support-uk-s-hospitality-industry-through-the-coronavirus-crisis-1d701225-9896-4089-a0fc-ce6ffde93203?recruiter=false&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_message&utm_medium=whatsapp&utm_content=washarecopy_20886343_en-GB%3Av5&recruited_by_id=ebc16460-6825-11ea-b57d-131cf852ec31&share_bandit_exp=message-20886343-en-GB&share_bandit_var=v0
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301186
Also please write to your local MP about this, it is easy to focus on the short term solutions to this pandemic but the long-term effects of the shutdown could genuinely destroy the scene for years to come:
https://www.writetothem.com/?fbclid=IwAR1unKD6GVEyJ0Tn9L2c8tgZiUkYWil0vG6YwyKS7VpVvUdWdDqGoZ3Wh0k
Stay tuned for further updates when we know more, but most importantly stay safe xx
Call to the Government to support UK's hospitality industry through the Coronavirus crisis
