(If you want to post a thought or opinion, feel free - but outright flaming and bashing will be edited out or deleted. Hostile drama will not be allowed as it as negative, unfair affects on everyone - including most of you who are still PAYING to attend an exciting event.)
I have a situation where someone wants to cancel because Ronan Harris will not be DJ'ing. I have consulted an attorney on this over the last couple of days. Here is what I have been advised:
First is notification. Everyone has been informed email to check the 2008 gothic cruise forum on Vampire Rave at least two to three times per week for updates on changes to the Gothic Cruise. As everyone calls in to make payments, I remind them again to keep checking this forum for those updates. To which the announcement was made on April 8th that Ronan would not be DJ'ing.
Second. Ronan Harris is not a main headliner but a DJ. It is a minor act in which he would have dj'd about 4 or 5 events. Because he is a minor act and not the headliner, he can "actualy be replaced with no notification needed to be given by the venue". Which I did anyway. Legaly, the cruise is still what it is as advertised with the DJ being replaced.
Further, because the DJ simply plays music, and there was no event onboard that relied on his presence - the cruise and it's onboard functions still remain unchanged. Ronan had no autograph session, no Cd.. just DJ'ing. Further, Ronan was DJ'ing - He was not appearing with VNV Nation as a whole. So I cannto enforce his word through VNV Nation.
Had the headliner of Combichrist canceled - then a full refund would be due.
Given this information - the cancelation fees are standing.
Now before everyone gets angry, I will explain why. This is a special event through Carnival. Normal cancelation fees do not apply. The hotel will not return the deposits. These fees are clearly posted as nonrefundable. You need to keep in mind that this event takes up huge space through both the cruise line and the hotel. And that is why they are nonrefundable.
I have also contacted the insurance company. They consulted with their attorney who has said the same thing. The insurance company will not cover canceling because the DJ has been changed. The main body of this special event cruise has been unaffected. All the shows, events and functions remain intact and music is still being played as are our requests.
If Ronan not DJ'ing has affected you badly - my sincerest apologies. However blaming All Genre Travel or myself is not the answer. I did NOT cancel Ronan's appearance. He simply has not been in contact me despite the emails informing him of his deadlines and of mine with the cruise lines. I cannot "force" him to keep his word.
I had spoken to DJ Evelfaery who was willing to step aside if Ronan had changed his mind almost two weeks ago, but again.. he NEVER contacted me back.
My advice (not my attorney's), would be to contact Ronan with your greivence. As there is nothing left for me to do.
Zaida
All Genre Travel
Note. I have only 1 person wishing to cancel at this time. Current count is at 200+ people attending.
