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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


mausBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
4,191 posts
Location: Sihanoukville, cambodia


Posted:
HELP!!! ok so heres the deal,basically i can now go to the play festival but have no way of getting there,as my old car wont make it that far!i was wondering if anyone from the southwest may be able/may know someone that could possibly give me a lift?i can drive up as far as plymouth so please please please...anyone who thinks they can help please PM me and ill be eternally grateful!!!
love you all!!! hug

Matty_BSILVER Member
veteran
1,314 posts
Location: Blu's Pocket, United Kingdom


Posted:
Also check out play festival website . . . there is stuff on there for liftshare www.PLAYfestival.co.uk

linden rathenGOLD Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
6,942 posts
Location: London, UK


Posted:
woot 5 sleeps now smile gunna be awsome smile

back


ahhmaymember
42 posts
Location: london


Posted:
did someone say pirate? am i busting out with my eyepatch? is this an HOP exclusive process of evolution thing...or can i just come "snappy casual"? meditate ohmmmm (what'll it be)

see you soon!!

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


Posted:
Written by: Skulduggery


Damn I just looked through the Ireland pics and noticed you aren't wearing the hat in any of them Strugz so I have to take that last statement back. redface




ubbloco

Skully - i have a very special new hat ill be wearing at PLAY, its soooo not me, but i like it biggrin

youl see wink

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


Mikey BoyBRONZE Member
newbie
20 posts
Location: Manchester (ra ra ra), United Kingdom


Posted:
Is it ok to add an eye patch at play after being hit repeatedly in the face getting a 3 beat weave wrong?

weavesmiley = confused confused

I didnt do it - no one saw me do it - you cant prove anything.


flidBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,136 posts
Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
just a boring quick non pirate related post:

what's the rules on fires? Are disposable bbqs, camp fires, portable stoves allowed? Will there be a strictly enforced designated seperate area for fire playing away from the campsite?

Mikey BoyBRONZE Member
newbie
20 posts
Location: Manchester (ra ra ra), United Kingdom


Posted:
I was just trying to find that information out myself - but searching for shrewsbury just yields different festivals.

Whats the score for running water at the site as well? Is there a hose or should I be saving my 2l bottles so I can make a cuppa in the wee small hours after a day of playing?

I didnt do it - no one saw me do it - you cant prove anything.


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


Posted:
mike - running water on site yes i belive smile

oh and info can be found here

weavesmiley juggle weavesmiley

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


newgabeSILVER Member
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia


Posted:
Hey Guess what!!
Plans have changed and tickets rebooked and Princess Elly, International Adventurebabe is coming to Play!

# so hey Clare, You'll get to meet her!

YAY the mighty Bam who makes all things possible!!!!

.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....


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


Posted:
Fixed my car strugz biggrin then blew it up again. frown so back to square 1. but do currently have my gf's snazzy pink metro so i will be at PLAY in 1 car or another.... beerchug

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.


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


Posted:
so thats 3 cars in 4 days.........dude you and cars eh rolleyes

ubblol

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


_Clare_BRONZE Member
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)


Posted:
Woohoo... will be good to meet her gabe... smile hug

Hats are good. I have a nice purple one I shall bring along.

biggrin

Getting to the other side smile


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


Posted:
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh...

smile

Burner of Toast
Spinner of poi
Slacker of enormous magnitude


flidBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,136 posts
Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
Written by: Durbs

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh...




Are you bringing your combine harvester along Farmer Durbs?

_Clare_BRONZE Member
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)


Posted:
ubblol

Getting to the other side smile


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


Posted:
I've made a list of all the stuffs I needs to brings. Whether or not they all make it to PLAY is another thing..

Kieron is pulling a sickie on saturday as well. He's telling his boss that his silly friend aimée smacked him around the head with one of her poi and he has concussion.
Charming

KatrinaGOLD Member
enthusiast
352 posts
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom


Posted:
ok, Im starting to think about packing so can I double check before I don't pack it...

Is anyone still needing tent space as I have a spare 3 man tent. shall I bring it?

One day i'll learn to resist gravity...


animatEdBRONZE Member
1 + 1 = 3
3,540 posts
Location: Bristol UK


Posted:
Does anyone want the shisha pipe to make an appearance at PLAY?

Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.


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


Posted:
Yay! smile

Incidentally, farmers say "Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr" - not "Arrrrrrrrggghhh"
(As opposed to pirates who say "Garrrrrrrr")

*Gets back to his panicking*

Burner of Toast
Spinner of poi
Slacker of enormous magnitude


animatEdBRONZE Member
1 + 1 = 3
3,540 posts
Location: Bristol UK


Posted:
OK, I might try and bring a spare shoe this time...



Incidentally, I think Arrrrrrgggghhhh!!! Was used by the likes of snoopy and pals when things weren't to their liking, and not forgetting Garfield...
EDITED_BY: Loves the Circus (1124118073)

Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.


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


Posted:
Written by: Durbs



(As opposed to pirates who say "Garrrrrrrr")





actually Durbs i think youl find they go- --- "oohhh arrrr, oohhh aaarrrrr"

but anyways - who cares - more pointless stuff - do you eat children?

wondering why i asked - then [Old link]

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


Puresockaddict
406 posts
Location: Oxford, UK


Posted:
I overheard talk that some people might be able to buy me some of those lovely metal contact balls and bring them to Play - would anyone be awesome enough to do this? I don't live near any shop that sells them frown PM me pleeeeease. Fank yew. x

"Take that, math!"


Helz BellzSILVER Member
lovin' it...
2,444 posts
Location: Bristol!, United Kingdom


Posted:
I thought it was farmers that said "oohhhh arrrr, oohhh aaarrrr" ?? but then i'm not a country bumpkin kinda gal rolleyes

Live well, love much, laugh often...

Official O.B.E.S.E. cheerleader


animatEdBRONZE Member
1 + 1 = 3
3,540 posts
Location: Bristol UK


Posted:
Pirates also say 'Yarrrrgghh!!'

Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.


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


Posted:
Is this gona require a workshop??? xxx

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


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


Posted:
Written by: strugz


actually Durbs i think youl find they go- --- "oohhh arrrr, oohhh aaarrrrr"





That all depends on what you're doing to them at the time eh? wink
Filthy Southamptoner's and their Naval ways...

Burner of Toast
Spinner of poi
Slacker of enormous magnitude


Matty_BSILVER Member
veteran
1,314 posts
Location: Blu's Pocket, United Kingdom


Posted:
i was going to say something about tone and a lowering of such thing . . . but I couldn't think of a witty way to write it . . . .so . . . . carry on . . . smile

colemanSILVER Member
big and good and broken
7,330 posts
Location: lunn dunn, yoo kay, United Kingdom


Posted:
how is there even debate about this?!

bloody amateurs ... rolleyes





cole. x

"i see you at 'dis cafe.
i come to 'dis cafe quite a lot myself.
they do porridge."
- tim westwood


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


Posted:
ubblol

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


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