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DuncGOLD Member
playing the days away
7,263 posts
Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom


Posted:
Hello people!! wavehello



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Post Festival Update

Dunc would really, really like all your feedback on the Play Festival on the PLAY web site. So post on the forum there or use the Contact Us form to give as much feedback as you can.



Dom





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info update

Cost - £15

Dates - 19th - 21st August 2005

Location - Shrewsbury Agricultural Showground, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK.

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UPDATE 23rd July 2005



Tickets now on sale, go to the website or book via telephone on 07814 018 091



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Update - 5th Jan 2005

The site is now up and running at https://www.playfestival.co.uk
there is a forum included so everyone can contribute to the ideas, concepts and development of the festival as a whole. It wouldn't survive without "everyones" involvement so feel free to log on, register and let us know what you'd like from us while you're there.

And to think non of this would have started if I hadn't gotten into HoP and realised how wonderful this scene is, thank you HoP even if you did remove the link from my sig without telling me why, or even telling me rolleyes hug



Update 31st January 2005



Tickets can now be Pre-booked, up to five adult and five free childrens (u14's) can be booked, once they are released for sale you will be given a set time period to buy them before they will be offered to the public. We're still unsure what the time period will be but it will be a reasonable amount of time, such as 6 weeks, from them being released before they will be put back into the ticket pool. Everyone will be advised by email and in various public announcements of the release date well before they're out.







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I have been thinking for a while about organising an Object Manipulation (couldn't think how else to describe it!!) Convention sometime next year, and thought this would be the best place to get the ball rolling! (pun pun)



My idea is this......a mini festival for spinners/jugglers etc that's small and laid back enough to enjoy but big and organised enough to get the most out of. Maybe a band/dj or two in a tent, a fire show each night, weekend camping and most importantly lots of workshops, idea exchanges and fun for all the family. Easy going and fun are the objectives.



It wouldn't be poi based, it would be for all object manipulators from hat juggling to ribbon dancing and everything in between and to the sides so no pigeon holing or amimosity between arts will occur.



So what I'd like to know is if I organised, laid out capital etc for a proper weekend festival (Fri -> Sun) would I get enough interest and of course people attending? I obviously can't afford it by myself but if I put up the cash the more people I expect to come the cheaper I could cost it out per person.



I'd like to hope it'd cost no more that £25 each, but obviously the more people we expect to come the cheaper we can make it, I'd much rather it was a tenner than £25! (please note attendance would be a capped limit for safety and comforts sake)



All I'd be looking for is to break even or turn a small profit so it can be piled back into the next one making it even better and also cheaper.



As they say on poipoipoi's website......"it's not capitalism.......it's spherculism"



It would be in a decent sized feild with a remote location so there would be no townie trouble but close enough for easy access from major routes.



I figure if it's in the midlands area it's probably the easiest for everyone geographically although of course it depends what venues we can find and what the consensus is.



If this is the sort of thing folks would like then yell, but please be a serious yell as I'm realistically trying to sort numbers so I can get accurate costing done. There's also a poll I've set up HERE so vote in it if you can please.



If you think it's a little OTT compared to what is generally available such as Spitz and various annual juggling conventions please say so, all opinions have the same importance smile but don't forget to vote



Thanks folks! I hope you like the idea and can help me to make it a success for all those who come *fingers crossed*



If you have any info you think I might be interested in, ie quality venues (any free party goers out there that know good locations?) any ideas for during the convention or feel there's something individual you could offer I'd really appreciate hearing about it either in this thread or by PM. It's the only way I can make sure I'm giving people what they want!



Looking forward to your comments biggrin



Thanks for reading this rather long post hug



weavesmiley juggle :staff: :ribbondance: :contactjuggle: :knifethrowing: :likwiddancing: :stiltwalking: :diablo: :bboys: :clubswinging: :wifeswapping: :etc:

Let's relight this forum ubblove


Mr ChutneySILVER Member
Tosser
1,712 posts
Location: Bristol,UK


Posted:
I'm probably going to be turning up late on Friday evening as I have shiote loads of work to finish before I can head out. I'll be there sometime though smile

becciPancake Maker
151 posts
Location: south wales


Posted:
looks like we can come after all....thanks to the magic money fairy hug

VixenSILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,276 posts
Location: Oxfordshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
WAHOOOOO!!!!! xxx

tHeReS gOoD aNd EvIl iN EaCh InDiViDuAl fIrE, iDeNtIfIeS nEeDs AnD fEeDs OuR dEsIrEs.


becciPancake Maker
151 posts
Location: south wales


Posted:
but i'm still up for balming the nasty people when i track them down, well actually maybe not- they may enjoy it.
and vix dan has promised to send me some of the good stuff, shame it wont be here for tomorrow, but next time!!!!

_Aime_SILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
4,172 posts
Location: Hastings, United Kingdom


Posted:
Arn't a little organised little aimée?
Besides the odd pot noodle that needs to be stuffed into a side pocket - I'm all packed biggrin

VixenSILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,276 posts
Location: Oxfordshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
haha dont panic tho... ive got some of the regular stuff already in my bag! xxx

tHeReS gOoD aNd EvIl iN EaCh InDiViDuAl fIrE, iDeNtIfIeS nEeDs AnD fEeDs OuR dEsIrEs.


_Aime_SILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
4,172 posts
Location: Hastings, United Kingdom


Posted:
I'm panicking about travelling atm..
*biites fingernails*

DurbsBRONZE Member
Classically British
5,689 posts
Location: Epsom, Surrey, England


Posted:
Written by: Vixen


Isnt everyone going gona be from HOP... or with someone from HOP? WOuld a flag not be a little silly? xxx




No way - not by a long shot I reckons...
Mr Duncy-wuncy-woo has been a busy boy smile

Burner of Toast
Spinner of poi
Slacker of enormous magnitude


MynciBRONZE Member
Macaque of all trades
8,738 posts
Location: wombling free..., United Kingdom


Posted:
I know a hell of a lot of spinners who are not on HoP. a lot aren't even on-line
*waves fist at non-technological hippy spinners and their free love and tree hugging, damn them for confusing me* ubblol

but I wouldn't expect everyone to know a HoPper..

A couple of balls short of a full cascade... or maybe a few cards short of a deck... we'll see how this all fans out.


SkulduggeryGOLD Member
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales


Posted:
Dunc, Sym as a face painter I have no ticket ref. Do I need anything special to gain access to the site?

Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!


SymBRONZE Member
Geek-enviro-hippy priest
1,858 posts
Location: Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom


Posted:
Face painting? Huh? Where did you see that?

There's too many home fires burning and not enough trees


fluffy napalm fairyCarpal \'Tunnel
3,638 posts
Location: Brum / Dorset / Fairy Land


Posted:
I reckon HoPpers to Non-HoPers is gonna be pretty even biggrin I know loads of people who aren't here either who suprised me by mentioning it biggrin Good one Dunc hug2

I have just managed to sort out transport for myself, Mags and Maus, so we shall be there bright(ish) and early(ish) on Friday.......

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! bounce

Geologists do it in the dirt................ spank


Bubbles_SILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,384 posts
Location: mancunian, United Kingdom


Posted:
all packed and ready to go biggrin bounce

just gotta sit here and wait 20hours now frown
i suppose i could do some revision....

Disclaimer:im not responsible for what i say or do whether it be before,during and after drinking alcoholic substances (owned by BMVC).
Creater of Jenisms(TM)
Virginity like bubble,one prick all gone.


SkulduggeryGOLD Member
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales


Posted:
Sym_ please tell me you are messing about. I have my sister and Niece ready and waiting to go. If we weren't wanted as face painters any more someone could have at least told us so that we didn't spend £50 on facepaints and so we could have bought tickets instead.

Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!


VixenSILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,276 posts
Location: Oxfordshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
Awww no... thats no good... I want you to paint faces Skully... you can do mine! xxx

tHeReS gOoD aNd EvIl iN EaCh InDiViDuAl fIrE, iDeNtIfIeS nEeDs AnD fEeDs OuR dEsIrEs.


PyroWillGOLD Member
HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
4,437 posts
Location: Staines, United Kingdom


Posted:
I think skully should be down as a facepainter, thats just as viable as that poi malarkey

An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind

Give a man a fish and he'll eat 4 a day hit a man with a brick and you can have all his fish and his wife

"Will's to pretty for prison" - Simian


mechBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
6,207 posts
Location: "In your ear", United Kingdom


Posted:
packed, waxed and ready to scare!

Step (el-nombrie)


_Aime_SILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
4,172 posts
Location: Hastings, United Kingdom


Posted:
should I happen to convince an aqquaintance called Colin to come to PLAY would there be a spare space for him to tent whore it up?

.:star:.SILVER Member
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom


Posted:
Vix I have your flags smile (sorry too so long!)
and
I just bought 50 metres of tubing for hoops! biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

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VixenSILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,276 posts
Location: Oxfordshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
ooo really... yay yay yay!!! Are you selling hoops? xxx

tHeReS gOoD aNd EvIl iN EaCh InDiViDuAl fIrE, iDeNtIfIeS nEeDs AnD fEeDs OuR dEsIrEs.


.:star:.SILVER Member
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom


Posted:
well they are plain and boring because i have no tape to decorate them but if anyone wants one I'm happy to sell them for how much they cost me to make (about £4-5)

JustwalkMember
68 posts
Location: London


Posted:
Hi, yeah, Aimee convinced me to come, I'd be really grateful if someone can spare me a corner of their tent for the weekend smile

VixenSILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,276 posts
Location: Oxfordshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
Id like to buy one, pleeeaaassseeee!!!! (*starts researching pretty tape again!*) Do i have my purple flags back or different ones? Your a star Star! haha thank you! xxx

tHeReS gOoD aNd EvIl iN EaCh InDiViDuAl fIrE, iDeNtIfIeS nEeDs AnD fEeDs OuR dEsIrEs.


_Aime_SILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
4,172 posts
Location: Hastings, United Kingdom


Posted:
I want to buy one tooooooo biggrin

mechBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
6,207 posts
Location: "In your ear", United Kingdom


Posted:
cole i packed a tri-pod wink

Step (el-nombrie)


mcpPLATINUM Member
Flying Water Muppet
5,276 posts
Location: Edin-borrow., United Kingdom


Posted:
I SHALL be at Play!

Woo Hoo!

and I may even sneak a camera down with me... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, more tutorials....

"the now legendary" - Kaskade
"the still legendary" - Kaskade

I spunked in my friend's aquarium and the fish ate it. I love all fish. Especially the pink ones. They are my bitches. - Anon.


strugzBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,964 posts
Location: Southampton - Possibly..., United Kingdom


Posted:
Skully - was talking to Dunc a while back - dont worry about ticket ref: by the sounds of it you are staff - just like me as i dont have a ticket number either but my role is equally important as face painting smile

See you there - with your torch wink

hug

"...We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing......."


NYCNYC
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA


Posted:
Hrmm... I feel that this is one of those times I should just keep my mouth shut but that never seems to work....

I've got tons of Tape but there's one hitch. It's expensive. I spent about £100 on the whole of it and if I just gave it out... well, then I'd have no tape and no money to buy more.

Maybe if people want to tape their own hoops I can recoup the money I spent by using my tape. Would it be too tacky to charge people for tape? (get it, tacky?) Maybe £8-10 for a hoops worth of tape?

I feel badly about charging for it, but it really is pretty expensive to buy and drag out here. But it is nice tape. smile

Hey, offering tape for £££ is more generous than just keeping my mouth shut, right? Right? biggrin

Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]


VixenSILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,276 posts
Location: Oxfordshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
Wow of course i would pay you... i would of offered anyway... but it might mean that you have to help me!! xxx

tHeReS gOoD aNd EvIl iN EaCh InDiViDuAl fIrE, iDeNtIfIeS nEeDs AnD fEeDs OuR dEsIrEs.


Bubbles_SILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,384 posts
Location: mancunian, United Kingdom


Posted:
hey colin wow its great to hear your coming! bounce i did tell ya ages ago wink

Disclaimer:im not responsible for what i say or do whether it be before,during and after drinking alcoholic substances (owned by BMVC).
Creater of Jenisms(TM)
Virginity like bubble,one prick all gone.


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