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It is with deep sadness that we announce the
cancellation of the 2005 Hershey Spectacular.
Last month the Hershey Entertainment and Resorts
Co (HERCO), who are the owners of Hersheypark Stadium, decided
to produce a pop-concert (Destiny’s Child) on the evening of
August 7th. Hersheypark Management took this action
with full knowledge that the Hershey Spectacular was also booked
for that night. This step by HERCO prompted us to initiate
immediate legal action. Even though a court has since
determined that a preliminary injunction would not be ordered,
HERCO eventually decided to move the pop-concert to the Giant
Center arena and once again allow the Hershey Spectacular to
have the August 7th date back, subject to execution
of a signed contract. Ultimately a contract was presented and
after much negotiation and consideration, agreement on the terms
could not be reached. Several key items of the contract were of
issue, most notably was an estimated price increase in excess of
110%.
Due to yet unresolved contract issues, other risk
factors, and a dwindling number of days left to complete show
preparation have regrettably left us with no other choice, but
to cancel this years Hershey Spectacular.
Drum and bugle corps has been presented at the
Hersheypark Stadium for more than 60 years. We at Five Star
Brass Productions have been staging this event for the past 20
years. It has been a labor of love and through your loyalty the
Hershey Spectacular has grown to be one of the finest drum and
bugle corps competitions in the country.
Everyone who purchased tickets will receive a
full refund. Information on how to obtain your refund will be
mailed to all current ticket holders within the next two weeks.
This information will also be available on our website.
From all of us here at Five Star Brass
Productions, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience
this situation may have created and also accept our heart felt
“Thank You” for your past support. |
