Balstock 2020 announcement

This has been an agonising decision to make, which the Balstock committee has debated thoroughly for the last couple of months. As much as we know everyone could really do with that September lift and local businesses might need that ‘shot in the arm’, we feel the safety aspect should be above all other factors. If public gatherings and pub gigs are even going to be allowed by September, there is still that indelible burden of risk. No-one wants to feel they could be responsible for anyone’s ill health.

We’d like to say a big thank you and an equally big sorry to all the bands that have applied and to everyone who put charity suggestions forward. We will do our best to prioritise these charity suggestions for next year, if possible.

Big up to Baldock’s publicans for aiding us in coming to a decision. These guys are really gonna need all our support in the coming months to get back on track.

I hope everyone understands our position and can respect the decision.

Peace, love and above all stay safe.

G & The Balstock Music Festival Committee