ProgPower UK III Cancelled

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   I am utterly devastated about this announcement....admittedly, I was only going on the Friday night, but this is a hammer blow for the future of Progressive & Power Metal as a force within the UK...here is Jon Hoare's announcement in full...

PROGPOWER UK III FESTIVAL - CANCELLED
This is the hardest decision we have ever had to make, but it is with great regret that we have had to cancel ProgPower UK 3.
We have made no secret of the financial difficulties that have dogged our first two years, which is why we made a significant number of changes for year three. However, ticket sales have been extremely poor and, as a result, there is no way we can stage the festival without losing a substantial amount of money again.
This decision has not been taken lightly and we are fully aware of both the disappointment and inconvenience it will cause. However, we simply cannot afford to keep pumping money into ProgPower UK and we can assure you that we are as disappointed about this as you no doubt are.
As a result of this, ProgPower UK LLP will cease trading with immediate effect.
Ticket holders who purchased tickets via cheque or Paypal through the ProgPowerUK website will be refunded by the method through which the tickets were purchased. This will be done within twenty-eight days. 
If you purchased tickets at Bristol Ticket Shop, please contact them directly for a refund.
Please direct any enquiries to [email protected] All enquiries will be dealt with, but please be patient. 
We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported us over the past three years, and also thank Rene Janssen and his team for giving us the opportunity to make ProgPower UK a reality. 
The ProgPower UK Team
16th Feb 2008

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Jared Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 06 2005 Location: Hereford, UK Status: Offline Points: 19758	Topic: ProgPower UK III Cancelled Posted: February 16 2008 at 05:53
	I am utterly devastated about this announcement....admittedly, I was only going on the Friday night, but this is a hammer blow for the future of Progressive & Power Metal as a force within the UK...here is Jon Hoare's announcement in full... PROGPOWER UK III FESTIVAL - CANCELLED This is the hardest decision we have ever had to make, but it is with great regret that we have had to cancel ProgPower UK 3. We have made no secret of the financial difficulties that have dogged our first two years, which is why we made a significant number of changes for year three. However, ticket sales have been extremely poor and, as a result, there is no way we can stage the festival without losing a substantial amount of money again. This decision has not been taken lightly and we are fully aware of both the disappointment and inconvenience it will cause. However, we simply cannot afford to keep pumping money into ProgPower UK and we can assure you that we are as disappointed about this as you no doubt are. As a result of this, ProgPower UK LLP will cease trading with immediate effect. Ticket holders who purchased tickets via cheque or Paypal through the ProgPowerUK website will be refunded by the method through which the tickets were purchased. This will be done within twenty-eight days. If you purchased tickets at Bristol Ticket Shop, please contact them directly for a refund. Please direct any enquiries to [email protected] All enquiries will be dealt with, but please be patient. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported us over the past three years, and also thank Rene Janssen and his team for giving us the opportunity to make ProgPower UK a reality. The ProgPower UK Team 16th Feb 2008
	Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson

sleeper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: October 09 2005 Location: Entropia Status: Offline Points: 16449	Posted: February 16 2008 at 15:32
	I was relly excited at the prospect of seeing Vanden Plas..........
	Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005

Dean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin and Amateur Layabout Joined: May 13 2007 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 37575	Posted: February 16 2008 at 18:00
	That is dreadful news.
	What?

Space Dimentia Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 25 2005 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 440	Posted: February 19 2008 at 12:48
	I know, Im so gutted becuse they put everything into that. I had a ticket for both days and was really looking forwrd to all of it but especially DSO and Circus Maximus. I feel sorry for CM and Power Quest atm because twice CM's UK debut has been cancelled and now everything PQ does seems to get cancelled! But there is some good news on band fronts: I emailled Circus Maximus and DSO about the cancellation and what they plan to do, will they do UK tours, Iv not heard back from CM but Daniel from DSO mailled me back an he said they are planning to fix up a date in London on the 28th but its not confirmed yet, but still there is hope. I will forever thank PPUK for helping me find possibly 2 of my now fav bands ever: Pagan's Mind an Orphaned Land. John and everyone involved, thank you so so much for at least trying your best, its all we could asked for and think that at least you have helped build prog and power metal's stature in the UK and in a country that, in general bar us fans, I dont think is ready for it yet. Peace and Love Wozza
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Jared Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 06 2005 Location: Hereford, UK Status: Offline Points: 19758	Posted: February 19 2008 at 13:18
	^^thanks for your sentiments, Warren...I agree with everything you have said, and sincerely hope that someone can salvage something from the wreckage of the weekend.... I know several people who have contacts are trying....
	Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson

Space Dimentia Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 25 2005 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 440	Posted: February 20 2008 at 13:49
	Fanongo, do you know if Jon and co have printed the PPUK 3 t-shirts coz I would more than happily buy 1 to help Jon and the gang out. Plus its the least I can do not only for them but also I once again have lost a chance to pick up a Circus Maximus t-shirt. Your not going to France to watch them support Symphony X are you by any chance?
	Prog is music for the mind Hear your Orphaned child! Check out my bands myspace site: www.myspace.com/equinox17

Jared Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 06 2005 Location: Hereford, UK Status: Offline Points: 19758	Posted: February 20 2008 at 14:28
	^^as per my PM, Warren.... btw, I think your commitment to try and help Jon out at this time is to be applauded...
	Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson