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Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - Gortron - 07-03-2009

The Hip are no longer playing virginfest due to a family emergency. You can get your money back for your tickets. I wonder what happened.

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - BrenTheodore - 07-03-2009

I just got a call from a friend about this...
He said 'fog'.

WTF.
If it is a family emergency I understand.
But wow.

But seriously, I hope everything is alright.

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - Gortron - 07-03-2009

It's not fog. It's a family emergency according to q104. The concert is still happening, for free.

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - sean.bonner - 07-03-2009

ummm...
what?

Can anyone like... confirm this via thehip.com or something?

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - BrenTheodore - 07-03-2009

I doubted very much fog. Apparently they were in town last night. They were at Maxwell's Plum having a few beer and giving out tickets.

Is the show only free now for people who already had tickets, or just anyone who wants to show up?

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - Gortron - 07-03-2009

BrenTheodore Wrote:Is the show only free now for people who already had tickets, or just anyone who wants to show up?

That, I am not sure about.

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - chris - 07-03-2009

Here's confirmation: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ticketatlantic.com/en/home/concerts/virginfestival.aspx">http://www.ticketatlantic.com/en/home/c ... tival.aspx</a><!-- m -->

STATEMENT: VIRGIN FESTIVAL NOVA SCOTIA
The Tragically Hip unable to perform but the show will go on… for free!
HALIFAX (NOVA SCOTIA) JULY 3, 2009 – Due to a serious family medical issue The Tragically Hip will regrettably be unable to perform at this year's Virgin Festival Nova Scotia on July 4th in Halifax at Citadel Hill. Virgin Festival sends their best wishes to the band. Virgin Festival Nova Scotia will still go ahead as planned, but for free.
“Our thoughts are with The Tragically Hip right now,” says Andrew Bridge, director of Virgin Festivals. “The Virgin Festival will still go ahead as planned at Citadel Hill on July 4 – but now it will be free to anyone and everyone. We continue to have an amazing line-up and it’s sure to be a fantastic day. We invite everyone to come along and enjoy the festival – but be sure to come early so you’re guaranteed a spot.”
Virgin Festival will be reimbursing all current paying ticket holders and guaranteeing their entry. All internet and phone purchases through Ticket Atlantic will be automatically reimbursed to credit card – no action is necessary. All other refunds including purchases made in person or through Future Shop and futureshop.ca will be available at the Metro Centre Box Office as of Tuesday, July 7 for all purchased Virgin Festival tickets.
Virgin Festival attendees are also encouraged to bring along a non-perishable food item or cash donation to the Parker Street Food Bank. All donations will be collected at the Festival gates.
Entry for non-ticket holders is subject to capacity.

Revised Set Times subject to change
Virgin Mobile Stage
9:30 p.m. The Offspring
7:50 p.m. Metric
6:40 p.m. Dinosaur Jr.
5:35 p.m. Handsome Furs
4:40 p.m. Hey Rosetta!
3:50 p.m. Plants & Animals
3:10 p.m. Arkells
2:30 p.m. In-Flight Safety
1:55 p.m. Dog Day
1:00 p.m. Gates Open

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - wpghipfan - 07-03-2009

Well, I'm no longer going, that's for sure. Silver lining: $170 back on my Visa. I sincerely hope that all is ok with the band and whatever emergency has befallen them. My thoughts and prayers are with the band and their families. Sad

Rory
Halifax

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - mrlayance - 07-03-2009

Frig... I want my money back. Guess I will get it back... Hope everyone is ok.

The 2 for 1 ticket deal was too good to be true.... Double Frig!

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - sean.bonner - 07-03-2009

BrenTheodore Wrote:Apparently they were in town last night. They were at Maxwell's Plum having a few beer and giving out tickets.
Before or after their show in Newfoundland? Tongue

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - dougimixdrinks - 07-03-2009

I assume no-one has heard what the emergency is? I assume not, haven't seen anything in the media about it.

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - bex27 - 07-03-2009

Thoughts are with the Hip tonight- Hope everything is ok

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - MountainHip - 07-03-2009

sean.bonner Wrote:ummm...
what?

Can anyone like... confirm this via thehip.com or something?

I think they normally stay pretty quiet about these things

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - sohip - 07-03-2009

I can't ever remember the Hip ever canceling a show, hope their Kids are ok!

Re: Halifax Virginfest - Hip not playing now - restlesssoul - 07-04-2009

hope the boys are okay :what