[Netnews-action] not 2 July: Unity Fest postponed

[Michael]

Unity Festival 2005 postponed due to Live 8/G8

A decision has been taken to postpone the Unity Festival 2005 until the 
Autumn/Winter, moving to a large indoor venue to be announced shortly.
This decision has not been taken lightly. Given the importance of other 
events planned for 2 July – the difficulties some Unity supporters - stall 
holders, churches, performers
 are facing in responding to both events, we 
believe we are right to encourage people to put their energies into 
supporting ‘G8, the day of action and the Live 8 events’ and providing the 
opportunity to have a Unity event later in the year.
Unity musicians/performers will be broadcasting from ‘ community radio’ on 
2 July and all those who were going to perform in the youth showcase, music 
stage, comedy and poetry arenas
 will have the opportunity to be involved 
in a large indoor event, taking a touch of summer, through to those winter 
months.
We sincerely apologise to all those who this may affect and we will be 
returning any booking fees etc during the coming fortnight.
We want to thank all those people who have volunteered their time and 
skills and hope that your support continues with the Unity Winter Festival.
We wish every success to those taking part in the 2 July Day of Action/Events
We also want to encourage people to continue using our local parks and 
Unity intends to carry on organising activities in parks particularly as 
our Youth Arts & Sounds and Community Arts Projects expands. We want to 
thank Chorlton Park, Manchester Council, GMP for their support and guidance 
over the years.
Unity Contact: Tel: 0161 881 4445 E: unity at unity-manchester.org.uk