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over half of the advertised artists did not perform due to "weather conditions", which is a very valid reason, but the same thing happened earlier this year at digital dreams. Veld should have been more prepared for a situation like this. The first day they stopped music completely for 3 hours after saying a half hour. Then day two stopped completely(should of been more prepared).
1. They didn't mention it was a cash only event on their websites. 2. They basically made it impossible to get refunds on beer tickets since we were told to go find the person that sold us the tickets. 3. They stopped the drinking water when they paused the event "due to the weather" 4.At least 7 hours of the event was canceled. 5. They didn't compensate us for cancelling at least 7 hours of the event.
Cancellation of the Second day of performers and no clear information given on refunds. Never going to veld again.
Line up had potential. They stopped the music for three hours on Saturday because of lightening "in the area" and then canceled the whole event on Sunday because of a major storm. Waiting to find out if a refund will be given. Do the right thing and refund people's money. We paid to see these people and didn't even get to see them.
Horrible!!! I waited 3 hours on Saturday to get in and I didn't even make on Sunday I want my money back !!! It's supposed to be rain or shine!!! ....
Paid 250 for my veld ticket... Day 1 was incredible, but day 2 was cancelled (rain or shine my butt) so why can't we be refunded for day 2?? Waste of money
The weather wreaked havoc on the weekend. While the organizers can't be faulted for the weather, they could have communicated much better. Two hours cancelled on, and basically the whole day cancelled on Sunday by the time anyone could get in. The cancellations were abrupt with no notice and still (two days later) no communication re refund. The abrupt cancellation on Sunday caused chaos with people being herded across busy streets.
I was very angry on day one when my friends and I got to downsview at 430 and had to wait in line for an hour & a half to let us in. I ran out of water and almost passed out. We finally got in and had a pretty good time. Then day 2 we got there at 330 and got let in at 4 to be kicked out at 5. I understand there was very high winds but that's a lot of money wasted this weekend.
Was upset that more than half the DJs were cancelled and were unable to perform. Some were cut short. Long wait times on the first day and second day was cancelled short.
Beware - You may not get your money's worth. Day 1 of Veld was fun. I got VIP (paid approx $300). They had two stages, one main stage and one smaller one. The smaller stage was still quite small for the larger acts playing there. The tent sent up prohibited you from seeing anything on stage if you were not standing within the tent (which wasn't much space). Deadmau5 on day 1 was awesome. The show put me in a trance. People working there were nice and willing to help/answer any questions to the best of their knowledge. Drinks were obviously quite pricey, but it is a music festival, so that was expected. They took cash.. and I think you could pay with a card as well, but you had to go to a separate area to buy "beverage tickets" if you wanted to use a credit card and give the bartenders your purchased tickets. I was a little disappointed as to what you got for being VIP. You get your own little sectioned off area to dance freely without accidentally bumping into anyone, actual restrooms with toilets that flush and sink/mirror/running water. Entering the park on day 1 was smooth, not much of a wait (took less than 5 mins - arrived at 3ish). However, the VIP line on day 2 was equally as long and timely as the GA lines (arrived around 4ish). Not sure why that was, poor planning maybe? Or maybe there was just a larger crowd on day 2..? Even though that I know that they didn't sell one day tickets. You get to access the raised platform for better viewing purposes overlooking the crowd. However, it is in the back, so you will be far away from the stage. Toronto supposedly had a "thunderstorm warning" on day 1 & 2. On day 1, 1.5 hours of acts were cancelled (no music playing at all) due to the warning. Almost fell asleep laying on the grass. You could grab some drinks and eat during that time, but that was about it. It rained just a little bit, could barely feel it. Day 2, once I arrived around 4pm, waited in the long line to enter, immediately after, they announced that Veld was cancelled due to the warning. We actually had to leave the premise because everything would be closed down, and Veld was short lived for that time being. So for me, it was just a 1 day experience. It was quite chaotic when people found out that Veld was cancelled (you could imagine). I know the weather wasn't under their control, but still sucks that it happened. I am hoping they offer some sort of reimbursement since it was cut very short. The bus rides back to my place were chaotic for both days. People pushing and shoving trying to catch the busses. They need to create some sort of line system for public transit people. Wouldn't recommend taking the bus. Took forever to get out. They had medical stations (had sunscreen/tampons for the ladies), water filling stations where it had cold water for the most part. I would recommend downloading the Veld app - they were kept up to date for the most part. They would send out important alerts through the app. So that was nice.They could probably advertise better on the app by mentioning what the VIP gets for being VIP, any fun games that had going on, the list of food vendors, etc. Overall, it was an okay experience. Didn't blow my mind, but it wasn't necessarily bad either. If the 2nd day hadn't gotten cancelled, I would've felt like I almost (keyword: almost) got my money's worth. I hope they reimburse us somehow - or else I'm sure they'll lose a large customer base. I drove from Pennsylvania - so I probably won't go again unless they figure out the logistics of it more and if they were to REIMBURSE me somehow. Not worth it.
Literally saw less than 6 sets of music and the entire second day got canceled. I will be expecting some form of compensation for this. Worst festival I have ever attended
Although I thought the layout and stage set up for Veld looked incredible, the event was cut short on both days. For two hours on the first day there was no music being played and the second day was cancelled before most of the big names got to play (Hardwell, DVBBS, Hot Since 82, Laidback Luke etc). Granted the event was nearly cut in half I feel as if a partial refund is in order.
Absolute catastrophe and improper way to handle the situation at hand is the easiest way to put it. Saw maybe at most 6 hours of music out of a 24 hour show, weather evacs both days and was forced to rave in a warehouse...... i never paid for this??? The only artists i even had any interest in seeing was DVBBS, Hardwell and A&B, and none even played a minute. To top it all off, Deadmau5 was awful, same thing as always, no suprises, not worth my money. Unless i see drastic action taken by INC to improve everyones awful exprience, i cant see Veld lasting much longer...
There were many signs the festival was hastily setup. Festivals like Veld should plan ahead for occurrences of rain. At the very least, music should be provided. Closing down the event without any sign of rain on Day 1 plus completing shutting down the event on Sunday without a backup plan is unforgivable. Plus, the fact that veld has not made a statement in 24 hours since the event is another sign the festival needed better planning. I arrived well before the event started and can testify the event did not start at 11 AM like they claimed.
Got cancelled when the rain only lasted for an hour
waited in line for 3 hours in the hot sun on Saturday while there was a lightning watch. Saw 2 djs. Came sunday and got kicked out 5 mins after arriving. Ink Entertainment makes bad judgement calls. Pathetic, pathetic, pathetic. Never again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rain or shine event huh? Saturday was perfectly fine and still was cancelled two hours.. Sunday rained heavily for what, 2 hours as well? The rest of the night was perfect after that. Sunday was the day i was looking forwRd to most. I want my money back.
I loved the venue and the set list, however I will be very upset if I don't get refunded for day 2 weather evacuation. I understand the weather is unpredictable but I didn't even get a half days performances due to the weather evacuation. Also, on day 1 I felt that they didn't need to stop playing music for two hours due to weather watch, the storm never even came that close.
Worst event ever! Save your money and go to any other festival. INK entertainment is awful.
for two hours on saturday we had to sit while it was sunny out because there was suppose to be a thunderstorm, than on sunday i waited three hours in line than once i got in there was a weather evacuation which is understandable... BUT i would like at least 40-50% of the ticket back. It is not their fault about the weather but this is only fair because we were suppose to see sooo many artists and only saw half. Either give me a refund or i will never ever come back.