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Looks like they might not happen either.

KTM and BMW have already announced they will not attend any this year.

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That seems a bit premature on the face of it. I suspect it's more to do with them not being ready for them
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Kwacky wrote:That seems a bit premature on the face of it. I suspect it's more to do with them not being ready for them
Or not being able to afford them - i bet sales are dead.
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If might help BMW out though as they could have a skeleton shift working towards fixing the oil passageway problem
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C00kiemonster wrote:
Kwacky wrote:That seems a bit premature on the face of it. I suspect it's more to do with them not being ready for them
Or not being able to afford them - i bet sales are dead.
You would expect that for smaller companies but the big manufacturers like BMW will have a dedicated budget for marketing and corporate events, shows etc....

Ironically the shows are what might kick start there sales.
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I suspect budgets will be being re-evaluated as we speak.
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it will probably be the show organisers cash flow thats screwed not the manufacturers ,they always like to fill stand space as soon as possible to put cash in the bank
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Reading an article on NME website ( i think) they reckoned they might be no mass gatherings allowed pretty much anywhere all year. ;(
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Weston park just refunded my Pete Tong tickets for end of July
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Perkles wrote:Weston park just refunded my Pete Tong tickets for end of July
You get an further with Jet2.

I booked though lastminute.com so have submitted a claim via them.
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Blade wrote:
Perkles wrote:Weston park just refunded my Pete Tong tickets for end of July
You get an further with Jet2.

I booked though lastminute.com so have submitted a claim via them.
Not had time mate it's the least of my problems at the moment
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Fair point buddy (y)
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