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DuncGOLD Member
playing the days away
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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


flidBRONZE Member
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Posted:
got an email (2 actually!), cheque in the post when i remember and am in the same place as my chequebook (ie not at work)

strugzBRONZE Member
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Posted:
Dont go - its going to be rubbish!!

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Oh sorry - that was meant for the EJC thread wink

THIS IS GOING TO BE PERHAPS THE BEST SPINNERS FESTIVAL EVER.....................

If you havnt brought a ticket yet................ do so.......... in fact buy two just in case - well you may as well as they are soooooo cheap smile

Every other festy ive seen / gone to this year is more than 4 times the price............... after the plans of things that will be happening there you would be a muppet to miss out smile


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**gets off plugging box**

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**.......then trips over**

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mechBRONZE Member
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Posted:
dunc ill give you money (cos i dont do cheques - sorry) in person when i se you about secret project f!

Step (el-nombrie)


VixenSILVER Member
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Posted:
I didnt get an email!!!

U let me book thru a pm on here tho if i remember rightly! xxx

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


Sir_Sheepold hand
725 posts
Location: Chester, UK


Posted:
Funky looking festival, cheque is written out, but I forgot to post it this morning! Doh! Will post asap smile



Lets PLAY!

Spoiling Christmas for small children since 2003.


Lizzymember
69 posts

Posted:
Hooray! It's so sooooooon now!!

I'll be coming along with all the Norwich lot (Nodges as they're called).

ubbloco

Lizzymember
69 posts

Posted:
Oh yea, are the Debretts still going to play? Last time I saw Vonnie she was really up for it......but that was back in May

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


Posted:
I've contacted them but they're pretty pants at getting back to me. Sym talked to their manager but things sounded very strange and up in the air.

Talking of which, have you heard from Sym lately? I can't get hold of him and he seems to have vanished shrug frown

Let's relight this forum ubblove


Lizzymember
69 posts

Posted:
I texted him about a week ago to ask how Play was going, and he texted back......but other than that I didn't see him at juggling on Monday night, and when I asked the others they said he hadn't been for a few weeks....... confused

Vonnie's exact words were 'Really looking forward to the fest' so I don't know what happened there. But then, bands are notoriously unreliable about these things, so I wasn't entirely sure they'd play anyway......but if you need someone else to play I will wink

strugzBRONZE Member
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Posted:
***tries to hold back***



ill play with lizzy too ubbangel



(sorry i couldnt help myself rolleyes)



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


Lizzymember
69 posts

Posted:
wink Hi Strugz!

What do you play?? I'm sensing a dynamic duo double act in the making here!! biggrin

strugzBRONZE Member
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Posted:
Hey Lizzy smile

i play the fool alot rolleyes

but also play guitar, drums, poi and staff (z) ubbrollsmile

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


VixenSILVER Member
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Posted:
How do i pay for my tickets... i dont have a credit card for online-ness

Can i post a cheque? xxx

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


PyroWillGOLD Member
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Location: Staines, United Kingdom


Posted:
Same question to whom it may concern smile

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


VixenSILVER Member
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Posted:
(Great minds think alike!) xxx

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


strugzBRONZE Member
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Posted:
great minds - ubblol

**NOTE: Tickets now on sale, call 07814 018 091 with your details to hand**

no onliness - give him a call with your bank details..........

now whos got the great mind eh - ubbloco

wink

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


VixenSILVER Member
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Posted:
...I feel bullied! xxx

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


strugzBRONZE Member
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Posted:
ubblol

dont feel bullied........ feel stupid wink

here have some of these to make you feel better:

hughughug

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Sorry im in a wierd mood today ubbrollsmile

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


VixenSILVER Member
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Posted:
*Feels stupid*

Ur still a bully!

xxx

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


Lizzymember
69 posts

Posted:
Right then Strugz, I'll bring my guitar to Play & we'll have a jam ubblol

VixenSILVER Member
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Posted:
oooooo i like jam.... cherry jam is lovely! xxx

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


strugzBRONZE Member
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Posted:
ubblol

Ok then Lizzy - but i rekon we should bring jam and a guitar then have a play ubblol

On a serious note - a jam is always good - its the only way i play - totally made up and totally random smile

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


VixenSILVER Member
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Posted:
oooo random jam.... what flavour is that? xxx

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


Lizzymember
69 posts

Posted:
Yay! Looking forward to it.....

Vixen, you'll have to come to Play and hear it to find out wink

VixenSILVER Member
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Posted:
I am coming to play!!! Should i bring bread? xxx

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


Lizzymember
69 posts

Posted:
Nice one, I'll see you there!

Maybe not bread.......the essentials for this random jam are beer, people and a guitar wink

PyroWillGOLD Member
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4,437 posts
Location: Staines, United Kingdom


Posted:
I feel bullied too frown

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


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


Posted:
is there no way of a cheque?

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


NateBRONZE Member
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1,530 posts
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England


Posted:
im sure they said you could send a cheque, and they gave me an adress, but im lazy so i havent got around to it yet

I like Languages.

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


Posted:
Yes yes please send cheques, or cash, or postal orderes. The only thing we don't accept is things like Credit Cards because they charge far too much commission.

You should have add an email with all the details and there was a confirmation page.

I will update the site with more info so those who miss emails/confirmations have something to go back to smile

Vix, you're lovely! Nate, you can pay me in Scotland wink

Will, you're to cute to be bullied hug

Let's relight this forum ubblove


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