Moderators DavidB Posted June 14, 2021 Moderators Share Posted June 14, 2021 Hi everyone, By now you will have all heard the official statement from the UK government and that they have paused the roadmap out of lockdown. We are bitterly disappointed but understand that we all have a part to play to make sure that the virus stays under control and that once the restrictions are lifted, it has a lasting effect. As the proposed date for the next phase is now the 19th July it means it is simply not feasible for London Film & Comic Con to go ahead over the weekend of 23rd -25th July 2021 so it is with a heavy heart we have taken the tough decision postpone the event until the country has properly reopened. Our aim is always to deliver well run, fun events with the high calibre of guests you know us for and with this update to the restrictions we do not feel this is possible. We had everything in place to have gone ahead for the July 2021 date but after the update from the government this evening pushing back lifting of the lockdown restrictions for a further 4 weeks minimum, this has sadly left us not enough time to get the event ready. We rely on local councils to provide signoff, guidelines and permits for running the event and we have been informed that these would not be in place with only a possible 4-day window. LFCC will move into the weekend of 19th, 20th & 21st November 2021 and the London Comic Con Winter will be postponed until the back end of 2022. It’s sad for all of us that we cannot celebrate all that we love and meet up with each other at what is the biggest event of its kind in the UK and I know you, like the guests and myself, will be disappointed that this summer’s event is not going to happen as planned. We are talking to all our guests and their agents to confirm their availability but the below have already rescheduled to the new date. They are eager to join us as soon as we are finally out the other side of this awful pandemic. Elizabeth Mitchell Mark Pellegrino Clare Kramer Jason O’Mara Tom Skerritt Veronica Cartwright Amanda Tapping Ben Browder Barry Bostwick Alice Cooper Robert Englund In the coming days and weeks, we will confirm all of the other names. Please be patient with us as we gather this new info and get feedback from the guests as to what shows they will be able to attend and website all of our platforms. We will try to re-book them into the London Film & Comic Con date in November, so it is easy for you all to meet the guests you wanted to meet. If guests cannot attend the November date, then we will look at inviting them to the other dates in our calendar like Film & Comic Con Birmingham in September. All tickets will automatically roll over to the date of their appearances but if you are not able to make these then we can issue you a digital voucher that can be used at any Showmasters event or on the www.showmasterssales.com website, any time up to two years of issue. The entire events industry across the board has suffered badly with the impact of the pandemic and even people like Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber are worried around being able to re-open the theatres in London. There is no help from the government for anyone in the events industry so it is down to us to be careful and keep the companies we run in a good strong position to re-start live events. Showmasters and its sister companies are safe and in a good place ready to start up again once we are able. We ran our first small comic mart last month within the COVID safe guidelines provided by the government. We were praised for how we delivered this first event but running a large scale one with the lockdown rules in place and with only 4 days clearance is just not possible so we will regroup and focus our efforts on delivery an amazing event in November. Once again thank you for your help and support. We are all fans here and are desperate to get back to live events where we can come together to enjoy what we all love. Until that day we want you to all stay safe and to take care of yourself and your loved ones and we will see you soon. Thank you everyone Jason Joiner Director 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jangojohnny Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em_Power Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Thanks so much for letting us know. I'll be attending another con on those rescheduled dates sadly...how do I go about applying for a digital voucher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, dogsoldierspoon said: Silly question perhaps, but would those refunded tickets give way to Showmasters selling some more Saturday/weekend tickets? I've always postponed buying tickets, thinking we'd get a heads up if they were almost sold out, but alas. I don't think you will get an official answer here so we can only wait and see if they add more into the shop 3 minutes ago, Em_Power said: Thanks so much for letting us know. I'll be attending another con on those rescheduled dates sadly...how do I go about applying for a digital voucher? shop@showmastersevents.com 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 And THIS is why I held off on buying tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowmarlin Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 10 hours ago, Faerie Tanith said: And THIS is why I held off on buying tickets. Yes, it never seemed particularly likely that LFCC would actually go ahead in July, did it? I did buy entry tickets though; I decided to plan for the best while expecting the worst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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natedammit Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 If July tickets are carried over to November, and LCCWinter is being moved to 2022, does that mean that the original winter entry tickets are carried over to 2022 and therefore not valid for LFCC in winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakeYourGrooveThing Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Gutted, gutted is just the word, and my friend is really gutted about this... And my friend has now got a bit of a problem-he can only make the Sunday of this and not the full weekend-I hope he can get enough refund vouchers to cover stacks of photos for his Friday & Saturday slots.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, natedammit said: If July tickets are carried over to November, and LCCWinter is being moved to 2022, does that mean that the original winter entry tickets are carried over to 2022 and therefore not valid for LFCC in winter? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSM Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 So I've seen this on the London Film Comic Con Winter Facebook page: As London Film & Comic Con has had to postpone it’s July dates it is now taking place 19-21 November. This means London Comic Con Winter will now take place in 2022. Entry tickets are automatically rolled over to the 2022 event. Should you wish to transfer to them to London Film & Comic Con please email shop@showmastersevents.com. The guests previously announced for these dates will be now attending London Film & Comic Con and those tickets will automatically be transferred over. --------- So just to check that I am right in reading that Showmasters are happy for entry tickets for Winter LFCC to be transferred over to the rescheduled July LFCC? Just a bit confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, LSM said: So I've seen this on the London Film Comic Con Winter Facebook page: As London Film & Comic Con has had to postpone it’s July dates it is now taking place 19-21 November. This means London Comic Con Winter will now take place in 2022. Entry tickets are automatically rolled over to the 2022 event. Should you wish to transfer to them to London Film & Comic Con please email shop@showmastersevents.com. The guests previously announced for these dates will be now attending London Film & Comic Con and those tickets will automatically be transferred over. --------- So just to check that I am right in reading that Showmasters are happy for entry tickets for Winter LFCC to be transferred over to the rescheduled July LFCC? Just a bit confused. It sounds like it, but you do need to email them and request it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurdamoni Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Actually this isn’t so bad, as it so seemed I couldn’t attend the summer event anyway… but November is possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLocalWizard Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Actually quite pleased with the date change as it means I'll actually be able to attend now! Just a quick question - I have entry tickets booked from the original July 2020 date, so am I right in thinking these have now rolled over to the new November dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakeYourGrooveThing Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, TheLocalWizard said: Actually quite pleased with the date change as it means I'll actually be able to attend now! Just a quick question - I have entry tickets booked from the original July 2020 date, so am I right in thinking these have now rolled over to the new November dates? yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifisteve Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 17 hours ago, LSM said: So I've seen this on the London Film Comic Con Winter Facebook page: As London Film & Comic Con has had to postpone it’s July dates it is now taking place 19-21 November. This means London Comic Con Winter will now take place in 2022. Entry tickets are automatically rolled over to the 2022 event. Should you wish to transfer to them to London Film & Comic Con please email shop@showmastersevents.com. The guests previously announced for these dates will be now attending London Film & Comic Con and those tickets will automatically be transferred over. --------- So just to check that I am right in reading that Showmasters are happy for entry tickets for Winter LFCC to be transferred over to the rescheduled July LFCC? Just a bit confused. It just keeps getting more and more confusing doesn't it. I assume as the Winter event was only 2 Days they could just make the Entry valid, It will be interesting to what the solution is. I imagine there will be a lot wanting to Transfer as the Guests and Dates are the same as what they where planning for. So I guess you will have the option of paying the difference and Upgrading to the 3 Day if you brought a weekend Ticket or having individual Sat and Sun Tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtrooper71 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I was unable to attend this event on original date and purchased a signed photo of Karen Allen. What happens if she does not confirm for the date in November will I automatically get my money back? Thanks for your help everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtrooper71 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 11:52 AM, Raylenth said: What's the problem? I just want to know can I get refund if KA does not attend in nov? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Stormtrooper71 said: I was unable to attend this event on original date and purchased a signed photo of Karen Allen. What happens if she does not confirm for the date in November will I automatically get my money back? Thanks for your help everyone. 18 minutes ago, Stormtrooper71 said: I just want to know can I get refund if KA does not attend in nov? Showmasters are only offering credit for refunds at the moment but as you have done a pre order it might be slightly different. Does your receipt have any terms on it and if so what does it say there or on the pre orders site? It might be one you have to email them directly and ask about I'm afraid. Previously as with photo tickets, if a guest cancelled all pre ordered stuff would be cash refunded, now, I have no idea I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtrooper71 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Thanks I have already emailed them so will have to wait for a reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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