Gate To Southwell Festival 2020

2020 Gate to Southwell Festival Cancellation:

"We regret to say that we have made the decision to cancel the 2020 festival because of the introduction of stricter social distancing measures, and the high likelihood that these will extend beyond our dates. We are offering 100% refunds to all ticket buyers and traders.

This year’s festival, our 14th, was to have been an international extravaganza of roots, acoustic, folk, blues, soul, ska and more, set over 4 days near the glorious Nottinghamshire minster town of Southwell, with artists from the USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, France, Ireland and the UK. We are immensely sad to have to make this announcement.

Why have we done this now rather than hope for the best?
We have already spent significant amounts on the 2020 festival, and from now on this will progressively increase to cover infrastructure, artists and other costs. By cancelling now, we can refund everybody and secure the festival for future years. Whilst we always have cancellation insurance, this does not cover cancellation due to communicable disease.

We've read recommendations in the press and on social media, that we should "hold our nerve" and plough on. We could have taken this approach, but it would have been your money being risked – you put your trust in us and we don’t want to betray that. We are a not-for-profit organisation and have only limited reserves.

All ticket buyers will receive a full refund of the ticket price + booking fee, as will traders who have paid us a deposit. Please see www.gtsf.uk where we will explain how refunds will be given. We fully expect all refunds to have been made by 31st March – please email us after that date if you have not received yours.

We would like to thank all our wonderful supporters and hope to see you next year, and our thoughts go out to all those affected by health issues, as well as those who will be financially affected by current events."