THE GAME - concert cancelled

spectrum · #1 (**permalink**) Mar 05, 05

concert cancelled

In the 12 years in which Gman & Rizk have been doing events, the 8 years that spectrum has been doing events, and the 8 years in which Tigerstone has been doing events, none of us have ever cancelled or postponed a show unless an artist-related health matter or family emergency suddenly arose.
In regards to The Game, we confirmed a show for March 8th at Plush.
He subsequently postponed our date until April 3rd, a new date he confirmed with us.

From there just a few days later, he asked us to switch back to March 3, and re-confirmed our original date, all the while inconveniencing not only ourselves, but our media sponsor The Beat 94.5, our retail sponsor Dipt Urban Hookups, and you the fans.

Today, we were once again asked to move the date.

We've developed thick skin over the years as promoters - we've dealt with countless problems, most of them we solved without you the consumer even knowing. We've been able to work through problem-ridden events with no one but ourselves being inconvenienced - but, always, we fixed what needed fixing and gave you what we promised.

With regards to this show, literally everyone involved was and is getting inconvenienced with the sudden changes in dates and we have not been given reasons we find acceptable.

We have the option of confirming April 3rd once again, but we choose to no longer put you, our loyal supporters through yet another date change.

The word "confirmed" is not being taken seriously enough by The Game for our liking, and we wish to not put you through the roller-coaster ride any more.

We have chosen to cancel The Game concert altogether and as a result we will be eating the costs of radio ads, print advertising, etc., whereas you will all be entitled to your full refund at point of purchase.

Had we chose to re-confirm April 3, there existed a chance of yet another sudden date change not related to a health matter of family emergency.

You deserve better.

That said, we hope that you see this clearly as a matter that was out of our control, one we tried to work through.

And we hope that you will continue to support Gman, Rizk, spectrum, and Tigerstone as we have been working and will continue to work hard at providing you with THE BEST urban-music events this city has ever experienced.

Yours Sincerely

Gman & Rizk - spectrum events -Tigerstone Entertainment

Akeel · #2 (**permalink**) Mar 05, 05

Much respect to you guys :)

not many promoters would cancel a show, offer a full refund and explanation.

CharlieTuna · #3 (**permalink**) Mar 05, 05

Props to you guys for explaining the whole situation and giving out full refunds to those that bought tickets.

MissBehavior · #4 (**permalink**) Mar 05, 05

You guys show yet again why you are some of the classiest promoters of ANYTHING in Vancouver.

Good on you! :) :y:

BongMan · #5 (**permalink**) Mar 06, 05

I ahve to agree with all above big ups for being all up front about shit big ups indeed..

Kenny · #6 (**permalink**) Mar 06, 05

The game must just be to gangsta for us.

dabbler · #7 (**permalink**) Mar 06, 05

MUCH respect to spectrum, by far the best promtional company in the city. don't let people like that screw you around.

mojo · #8 (**permalink**) Mar 06, 05

do people actually call him gman?

SteveO13 · #9 (**permalink**) Mar 06, 05

as everyone else has said much respect for the explanation and I back what u say up as its such a inconvienience.

veN · #10 (**permalink**) Mar 06, 05

I guess I will hafta return my sister's tickets, as they were purchased on my credit card. That's really too bad for her, you guys and everyone else - But I totally repsect your decision! Good onya for ending the madness. Forreal. Thanks for the explanation.