Brit Salsafest 2008
A Public Statement by Kate and Emma Moore of Salsology
Brit Salsafest at the Winter Gardens is a partnership between Kate and Emma Moore (of Salsology) and Salsa UK Limited (represented by Paul Young). The partnership operates on a 50/50 basis, and hosted two very successful events in February 2006 and February 2007.
On creation, the partnership agreed to work together to host three Brit Salsafest events. Whilst we (Kate and Emma Moore of Salsology) have sought to honour this agreement for 2008, we have been advised that Salsa UK is now seeking to manage and run this event without our further involvement.
Customers should be aware that Salsa UK is seeking to use assets belonging to the partnership to host this event. These assets include the BritFest name and dates (each of which is identified with the event) and the contract for use of the Winter Gardens. Our legal advice on this matter has been robust, and is that it is unlawful for Salsa UK to use the assets of the partnership in this manner, or to seek to host the event without our involvement.
Whilst negotiations have taken place between us and Salsa UK, an amicable resolution has not yet been achieved. In order to protect the assets of Brit Salsafest, we have regrettably been left with no option but to instruct solicitors to issue legal proceedings. Those proceedings are for an injunction to protect the assets of Brit Salsafest, and to prevent their use by Salsa UK acting alone. It is anticipated that these injunctive proceedings will be concluded shortly and we will of course write to advise you of their outcome. In the meantime, Customers may wish to consider delaying the purchase of tickets for the 2008 event until this matter has been resolved by the Courts.
We wish to thank our loyal customers for their continued support and to let them know that we are doing our utmost to safeguard the existence of the Brit Salsafest event and the representation of a Northern promoter (through Salsology), in its management and ownership. Please feel welcome to distribute this email to other interested parties.
As we do not wish to prejudice the outcome of any legal proceedings, we regret that we cannot provide any further information. However, please do feel welcome to contact us with any urgent concerns by email at emma@britsalsafest.com or kate@britsalsafest.com.
12th October 2008
Emma Moore
Brit Salsafest... the mother of all salsa congresses
Emma@britsalsafest.com
www.britsalsafest.com
+44 (0)7973 266227
