Officially, they couldn’t get the Grand Ballroom and the room they’re in wasn't big enough.
Unofficially, they’ve got a real habit of going into their shells, locking the doors and shunning any outsiders when times get tough.
I reckon they could've tested the ticket sales and then had their pick of the rooms if they even considered that a possibility. Yeah it's been a shit year but that's when some of us fans see our opportunity to show up while the spoilt fans drift off to do something else.