Tribal Gathering Festival Postponed: Statement From Playing Alive Foundation

Tribal Gathering Festival Postponed: Statement From Playing Alive Foundation

LONDON, July 12/PRNewswire/ -- In the light of recent events in London it has been decided to postpone the proposed Tribal Gathering event for the Playing Alive Foundation at Luton Hoo Estate on 16 July 2005.

Trustee of the Playing Alive Foundation Lord Newby said:

"With so many people affected by last week's events in London coupled with a set of circumstances beyond our control, it has been decided that it would be inappropriate to hold the proposed Tribal Gathering event this coming Saturday, 16th July. We hope that those who have bought tickets to Tribal Gathering will understand why it has been decided to postpone the event. We are still determined to raise as much money as possible for those affected by the crisis in Sudan, and are looking at a number of alternative options which would enable us to achieve our fundraising targets.

"We would like to thank all the artists who agreed to give their time for free and to all those in South Bedfordshire, including the District Council and the Police, who have worked so hard on Playing Alive's behalf."

He continued: "For those who have already purchased tickets to the event, we are offering a full refund from point of purchase or entry to the Tribal Gathering Warehouse events taking place over bank holiday on 27th and 28th August in Manchester. Each ticket purchased for Tribal Gathering at Luton Hoo Estate can be exchanged for two tickets to the Tribal Gathering bank holiday event."

Notes to Editors:

1. Tickets purchased for the event can be exchanged via Piccadilly Ticketline Dept TRIBAL Piccadilly Ticketline, PO Box 4061, Manchester M60 1YT; Ticketmaster +44-(0)870-902-0001 (24 hours) or in person at ticket centres in selected Virgin Megastores, Beatties and Tourist Information Centres nationwide or the original point of purchase for two tickets for the Tribal Gathering Warehouse Party taking place on August Bank Holiday in Manchester. Details Below. Refunds are also available.

2. Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August 2005 Tribal Gathering Warehouse Party Details:

Tribal Gathering returns to home turf to throw a proper acid house party in Manchester. With an old skool atmosphere, a slick selection of Truly Tribal Djs plus the ultimate Warehouse venue, expect a legendary bank holiday weekend...

Line Up Details:

SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST...9-6am CARL COX / FRANCOIS K (LIVE) / MYLO (DJ SET) / FRANCOIS K (DJ SET) / KRYSKO + MORE TO BE CONFIRMED!

SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST...8-5am SASHA + JOHN DIGWEED (BACK TO BACK) / INFUSION LIVE / JAMES ZABIELA IAIN TAYLOR (AIRTIGHT) + MORE TO BE CONFIRMED!

VENUE: TRIBAL GATHERING WAREHOUSE, ALBION STREET, MANCHESTER, BEHIND DEANSGATE LOCKS. INFO: +44-(0)161-661-9668 TICKETS: +44-(0)161-832-1111 WWW.TRIBALGATHERING.CO.UK Entry Cost: DAY PASS: GBP26 B4 AUG 1ST//GBP31 AFTER Members/NUS Entry: DAY PASS: GBP26 B4 AUG 1ST//GBP31 AFTER

Source: Playing Alive Foundation

For further details or information including interviews with Tribal Gathering/Playing Alive representatives please contact: Harry@sproutlondon.co.uk or Tel: +44(0)-781-214-4217

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