Lewis Pek Editor
Comment
January 2022
It wasn’t a shock that ICE was postponed, as the writing on the wall had quickly intensified into redecorating the whole house. However, I don’t envy Clarion Events the enormous logistical challenge of shifting the show forward into April. I know the recent back-and-forth has prompt further discussions about moving the show to Europe in the near future, but I find it illogical to suggest that this should be even contemplated during the present circumstances.
We have windows of opportunities to travel, socialise and gather in large numbers between the lockdowns, travel restrictions and flaring of Covid variants - and these windows slam open and close at different rates according to individual countries. I’m grateful we managed to attend a handful of events in 2021 as shows and conferences, like all social occasions, have become ‘moveable feasts,’ shifting dates and schedules like quicksand.
YOU CAN’T PICK UP ICE, TAKE IT TO AN UNSUITABLE VENUE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER DURING A PANDEMIC AND EXPECT ANYTHING GOOD
Yes, Brexit is undoubtedly going to case headaches, but consider the fact that no arena in Europe is capable of hosting the ICE show on its scheduled dates, be that February or April going forward, and now factor in the likely scenario of last- minute changes due to spiking Covid cases and the baggage this brings to any host country. The fact that Clarion is able to secure alternate dates in April in the same venue in the same calendar year is nothing short of a miracle - since the same factors are affecting every other event planned for ExCeL in 2022.
You can’t just pick up a show like ICE, take it to an unsuitable venue in Europe for the first time in its decades longs history, during the chaos of the continued effects of a pandemic and expect anything other than disappointment. I agreed with the clamours, ahead of the postponement, for new dates to be considered as a weakened and smaller show in February is much worse than a complete show in April. But when Clarion is already furiously juggling hundreds of different scenarios and outcomes, throwing in a bowling ball does no one any good. If they can pull off a terrific show in London later this year, I’ll be first in line applauding the effort.
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