"We were looking forward to playing Punk By The sea. We played it last year and it was a good day. The promoters are nice people if a bit naive in the ways of festival- last year this worked OK . this year it’s been a bit messy. The first warning was when the website suddenly said that bands were to be paid by cheque only. No-one got in touch to tell us this, it was just written on their website. Then we heard the (sound company providing the) PA had pulled out because of the same situation and then the Damned and other bands cancelled".
The event, held at South Parade Pier, had been due to feature both Goldblade and the Damned along with a host of other bands including the UK Subs, Slaughter and the Dogs, Sham 69, The Rezillos and GBH. It seems the festival "staggered on" for two days before being cancelled, and it appears that the festival only then continued after a local pub, the Milton Arms, hosted a impromptu 'DIY' show with the UK Subs, 999 and The Lurkers amongst others using a borrowed PA. The organisers posted a statement on Facebook saying the festival might not go ahead on the Saturday and Sunday because of cash flow problems and because of a lack of experience of putting on such a huge event. The event Facebook page is now advising ticket holders to contact the purchase point to obtain a refund. The organisers' statement is here .
One furious fan commented "you've fucked off with our money, you thieving c**ts" and another pointed out that he was now over £185 out of pocket (plus fuel) when added to the cost of the already cancelled Last Jubilee festival in Bath.
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