Organisers Confirm This Year's Bloodstock Will Not Go Ahead, Announce Extra Day For 2021
Monday, 04 May 2020
Written by Laura Johnson
Bloodstock 2020 is no longer going ahead.
The UK’s largest celebration of heavy music was once again set to take over Catton Park in Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire this summer. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will have to wait until 2021 to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Head below for a statement from organisers, which confirms next year will see them expand the event to include an extra day.
"Dear Bloodstockers,
"Following the ongoing government guidance on mass gatherings and social distancing, we are extremely disappointed to announce that this year’s BLOODSTOCK will no longer be going ahead. We respect the government’s mandate and recognise it is made with the best intentions, in order to protect the health & safety of not only our audience, but our staff, crew, musicians, and other contractors who work on site at BLOODSTOCK. Safety remains of paramount importance to us.
"We know you have been concerned about what the developing Covid-19 situation would mean for BLOODSTOCK and will be as disappointed as we are at this tough decision, but we hope you can appreciate it is the right choice to make at this time. We had been working tirelessly to ensure we could still offer the top quality BLOODSTOCK experience you trust us to provide, year on year - and this year more than ever, when we invited you to celebrate 20 Years of BLOODSTOCK with us. We do not - and never will - take this trust in us for granted.
"We have been reading your comments on our social media, and many of you have said that in this circumstance, you would like the option to roll your 2020 ticket over to 2021’s event - and we can confirm that you are able do that. Rest assured that BLOODSTOCK will return with an almighty vengeance, better and stronger than ever, so to that end and to help assuage your disappointment, next year BLOODSTOCK will be adding an extra day!
"The festival will be 5 days and start from Wednesday, as opposed to Thursday; the dates for 2021’s event will be 11th - 15th August. This will be at no extra cost to those who have already purchased weekend tickets for 2020 and wish to roll them over. We will also freeze prices at the ticket store until later this year, when prices will then increase by just £10 and a new, longer 6-month instalment plan will launch to make that option even easier to manage. The on-sale date for day tickets and any returns on previously sold out ticket categories, such as camper vans, will be announced in due course. We are happy to report that many artists on this year’s line-up have already reconfirmed for 2021 and we look forward to sharing further plans with you soon. Meanwhile, you can watch an updated trailer for the festival here and a special message from metal overlord Rob Halford, from headliner Judas Priest, here.
"Should you prefer a refund, we also wish to state that full, face value refunds will be available to everyone who has already purchased a BLOODSTOCK 2020 ticket from official sellers and assure you of our best efforts to process those refunds within 28 days, where possible. We have a lot to sort out, so please bear with us - everyone who has purchased a ticket already from Seetickets will be emailed in the next 7-14 days.
We are also updating our website and have launched a new page to answer your questions about refunds & the roll-over process here.
"While we understand the current financial climate is difficult for many, we sincerely hope you will decide to join us to celebrate BLOODSTOCK next year. As an independent, family run festival, we wish to extend our deepest appreciation for your continued and loyal support.
"We know we are privileged to have such a strong BLOODSTOCK community, and as a united family of heavy metal fans, we WILL prevail.
"Vicky, Adam, Rachael, Paul, and all at Team BLOODSTOCK."
What? A multi-day festival that hosts some of the heaviest acts the rock and metal scene has to offer.
Where? Catton Park in Walton-On-Trent, Derbyshire.
When? August 11-15, 2021.
Who? The 2021 line up will be topped by Devin Townsend, and Judas Priest, with a third headliner still to be confirmed. Also set to appear across the weekend are Saxon, Paradise Lost, Skindred, Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals, Gloryhammer, Bury Tomorrow, Vio-lence, Dark Tranquility, Orange Goblin, Sacred Reich, the Black Dahlia Murder, Life Of Agony, Conjurer and more that you can check out on the poster below. More acts are due to be announced in the run-up to the festival.
Wed August 11 2021 - WALTON ON TRENT Catton Park
Thu August 12 2021 - WALTON ON TRENT Catton Park
Fri August 13 2021 - WALTON ON TRENT Catton Park
Sat August 14 2021 - WALTON ON TRENT Catton Park
Sun August 15 2021 - WALTON ON TRENT Catton Park
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