Organisers of Bearded Theory have revealed comprehensive contingency plans which will kick in if the coronavirus outbreak forces the cancellation of the festival, currently set to take place from 21st to 24th May in Derbyshire.
Most of the festival’s line-up, plus its venue, licence and suppliers have been secured for an alternative date in September. While organisers say it’s currently “fully expected” the festival will go ahead in May, they acknowledge the situation could change.
In a statement, Bearded Theory said: “We are aware of the growing concerns about what affect Covid-19 will have on this year’s festival.
“Central Governments current advice remains that they have no intention cancelling mass gatherings especially those that are hosted outside. We are equally aware that all advice given is issued on a dynamic basis and has potential to change.
“Our own responsibility is to those that have afforded us their trust by purchasing tickets and their expectation that we will look after them to best of our ability. In line with this we have a contingency plan whereby we can postpone the festival if it were needed to a date in September, we have secured the venue, license, suppliers and the vast majority of the current line-up programme. This will be implemented if it was decided that mass gatherings would be cancelled and the advice from Government is that we would know this on or before April 1st, 2020.
“We must stress that it is fully expected that the event will continue in May and that it will be safe to do so. We will be implementing enhanced hygiene measures across the site and will be announcing further measures in the lead up to the festival.
“In the interim please remember that your ticket purchase with us as always remains a secure purchase.
“The latest advice we have been given on this matter can be reviewed here World Health Organisation and here Production Services Association
“Thank you for your support – see you in May”
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