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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


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


Posted:
Motorways ar cool, everyone just travels at pretty much the same speed, to over take you just go a tiny bit faster smile

Enjoy the experience! ubbrollsmile

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PyroWillGOLD Member
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Location: Staines, United Kingdom


Posted:
Chutney is coming bounce bounce2 bounce !!!!



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LavatwilightGOLD Member
old hand
834 posts
Location: Wellington somerset, UK


Posted:
mewcat, pm .:star:. as shes driving up, maybe drive the rest of the way in convoy ?

not that i know exactly what is going on yet....but theres nothing new there

Drawings by chalk minds, strech between the stars

Kyle Mclean-
Contact without dance is like sex without wiggling.
A) it does feel as good
B) it does not look as good on film


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


Posted:
arghhhh

must talk to boss(es) and get time off must go to play ...

but first must sleep

back


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


Posted:
More workshops and confirmed music added to the site :o)

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


Posted:
Duncy-wunky-woo-woo



Would you be interested in me doing a drumming workshop?

Not sure if you've got anyone lined up to do one already - but I really enjoyed getting back into drumming at Falmouth and would quite like to get back into teaching (Although I used to teach kit, not hand drums)



I was thinking an intermediate/advanced workshop on "Metric Modulation and Super-Imposed Metric Modulation" would be fun biggrin



This would take me up to 3 workshops and a show - but meh, it's all fun (Trade you for an extra ticket for Mrs Durbs wink )

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CantusSILVER Member
Tantamount to fatuity
15,966 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom


Posted:
If Hels isn't going why does she keep posting on the thread? I think it's all a sneaky trick to get bribes and hugs....

Meh


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


Posted:
Durbs....pm in the mail smile

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jemima (jem)SILVER Member
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Location: london, United Kingdom


Posted:
Do you have my cheque yet dunc?

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


Posted:
Sorry I'm at work and can't check the cheques, will do later although I've got a busy day planned watching Charlie & The Chocolate Factory this avo and then off to the play site to go thorugh some things. If I haven't let you know tomorrow give me a kick, preferably via the play forum smile

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VixenSILVER Member
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Posted:
Whats the toilets/shower/totthbrushing facilities? xxx

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


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


Posted:
Written by: Cantus


If Hels isn't going why does she keep posting on the thread? I think it's all a sneaky trick to get bribes and hugs....




ubbangel maybeeeee

Right - off to post in another thread biggrin biggrin biggrin tongue

Live well, love much, laugh often...

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CantusSILVER Member
Tantamount to fatuity
15,966 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom


Posted:
Written by: Vixen


Whats the toilets/shower/totthbrushing facilities? xxx




It doesn't matter you have all the facilities you need in your luxury tent of comfort.

Meh


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


Posted:
There are lots of toilets/sinks/etc but no showers available I'm afraid frown We do have a river running past tho if you fancy a dip Vix? You'll have to keep your top on this time tho as we'll have kids present wink

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


Posted:
Hmmm, don't think I'm going to be able to get Friday off, so it's going to be an after-work whizz up to Shrewsbury...
Are there any time restrictions for getting on to site?
It should only be a 3-4 hours I reckon (depening on traffic).

Arse - Think I'll be missing the renegade stage frown

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VixenSILVER Member
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Location: Oxfordshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
No showers... *panics* Im scared of rivers incase a leach gets me! hehe

Also i know Rikki is definatly not coming, which means im only bringing a ickle tent... not sure i can function without windows and curtains! haha xxx

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


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


Posted:
DURBS! eek frown The renegade will run from around 8ish till whenever it finishes. If you're swift you might just catch the end of it mate.

You've got around 160 miles to do, depending on Traffic around London and Birmingham you could have 3-4 hours driving to do. Hope you don't hit any jams and your bosses let you off a couple hours early hug



Vix....we'll have first aid onsite if you have a HWS Attack.....that's Haberdashery Withdrawel Syndrome to you an I wink hug

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


Posted:
eek



Durbs. Puh. I'm coming from Belfast so you have no excuse to be late!



Work, shmurk.... tell your boss you will be ill for the latter part of Friday biggrin

Getting to the other side smile


UCOFSILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales


Posted:
I will be bringing some frilly net curtains, some doilies and a few shiney buttons for those suffering from HWS

ubbangel

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


Posted:
I'm willing to help out with workshops...

But the only things I can do to a level where I can teach others are CJ, Devilstick, and I suppose hand drumming (as Durbs calls it)...

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.


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


Posted:
I think we're all sorted for CJ, DS and HD. Unless there's something particular you could teach? A certain range of tricks perhaps?

If so let us know on the play forum, otherwise thatnks for the offer and if anyone drops out we know we can grab you smile

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UCOFSILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales


Posted:
Im doing a skinning up workshop arent I?
ubbangel

Is this still needed?

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


Posted:
I'm doing a 'spank Jonny UCoFs bottom' workshop followed swiftly by the 'run away' workshop. I might even do the 'hide behind a bush until he has calmed down' workshop if its needed biggrin

Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!


VixenSILVER Member
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3,276 posts
Location: Oxfordshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
haha.... at the same time i will be running the... "Point and laugh" workshop! xxx

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


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


Posted:
What?!

No Kissing workshop?

How disappointing... wink

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.


Gayle......!SILVER Member
Pooh-Bah
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom


Posted:
Now which one do i join??? tongueonder:

Gayle.....!


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


Posted:
Ok, in slightly more depth...

I'm down for an install in Woodmansterne that day at 9.00am.
If all things go well, I can be done and dusted hopefully before 11 or 12. As I'm generous and mildly important ( wink ) I can probably give myself an early finish for working so hard - so could be on the road with passengers around 1-ish.
Fingers crossed.
All I have to do now is a) find out where Woodmansterne is and b) hope that everything is sorted for that days work.

Fingers crossed
Will and Ed - Are you both free all day incase I do finish early? Originally I was planning on picking you up from G'ford, but there might be a better place to get you both from smile

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


Posted:
Jon, I think yours had better be an 'unofficial' workshop wink

Durbs....you know it makes sense wink Don't ask....tell dammit! spank ubblol

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


Posted:
Durbs, Free ALL day!

In fact, Meeting will somewhere could be cool, having a nice leisurely spin and all that...

But then there's stuff to think about...

I'll have a Holdall of clothes, A tent, a sleeping bag, and the usual rucksack full of toys.

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.


Miranda (mewcat)BRONZE Member
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150 posts
Location: Cornwall/Birmingham, United Kingdom


Posted:
(Assuming I can get work to let me go... begging campaign continues tomorrow)

Can I run a naked workshop this time? It's my one skill.

Thanks for all the driving advice, but am hoping and praying that I may now have a lift with Beth... ubbangel angel angelblue

No showers?!? I am afraid. Very afraid.

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