Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?

Subject: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Tig
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 12:34 PM

We're intending to go to the Gateway to Southwell festival this weekend.
Anyone else likely to be there? It's a good line up and not outrageously priced.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Acorn4
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 01:43 PM

We're stewarding.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: treewind
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 01:45 PM

Mary and I will be there playing for Pig Dyke Molly.
We're not booked to sing - just as well, as the Molly will keep us pretty busy...

Anahata

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Sooz
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 01:56 PM

Mike and I will be there - we're starting things off in Marquee 2 (AKA the beer tent)

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Rasener
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 02:23 PM

Might have known you would be in the Beer Tent :-)

Pig Dyke Molly - one of my favourites.

I might make it for part of the weekend, but not sure yet when that will be.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 05:19 PM

Unfortunately I won't be there - I was working in the box office last year and it was a blast. Wish I could be there again this year.

Have fun everyone,

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: jeddy
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 05:45 PM

oh shit , thanks for reminding me we have to cancel as the van is buggered.
we have to put a trolley jack under the door just so we can open and close it. lol
not sure it would work on a hill but we hope you all have a fantastic weekend x x x x
we were suppoesed to be stewarding as usual.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: GUEST,goldengob
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 06:28 PM

Bill and I will be there on the Sunday - first time for us at the Festival!

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 07:09 PM

Great festival. Everyone who goes is likely to be impressed.

Se the craft fair for a great selection of previously-cherished books on folk music, folk song, folklore, folklife.

End of plug.

Yes I will be there.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Rasener
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 06:44 AM

Notice on the website

SORRY - SATURDAY & WEEKEND TICKETS SOLD OUT!
FRIDAY AND SUNDAY DAY TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

There may be some returns of Saturday tickets. If you want to register on the list for Saturday returns, please email here.

Please Note: we are still looking for volunteer stewards. All volunteers will receive a stewards' pass which admits to the main site – space permitting. You will also receive a free souvenir programme and free camping. For terms and application form, please click here.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Joules
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 09:10 AM

Will be dishing up moor and coast grub as usual

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Rasener
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 09:19 AM

Some fine breakfasts in store then. Do you do vegan breakfast at all?

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: muppitz
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 10:12 AM

I'll be in the M&C tent too but am also playing on Saturday night.

muppitz
x

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 08:19 PM

First time for me. I'll be dancing with Rattlejag Morris which will keep me busy in the daytime.

Am I likely to find any singing going on - I dont mean concerts. The website does make one mention of 'singers welcome' at the Bramley Apple, but even that looked more like a concert. Does any singing go on informally anywhere?

Sue

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Joules
Date: 04 Jun 09 - 11:21 AM

Beans, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Fried Bread. Does that constitute a vegan breckie ? Don't know much about that sort of thing but we do a mean veggie monty.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: mandotim
Date: 04 Jun 09 - 11:37 AM

Ann and I will be there; we need a break.
Tim

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Rasener
Date: 05 Jun 09 - 09:08 AM

Not bad that joules.

Well I am going to aim to get there today at about 5pm. So looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 05 Jun 09 - 09:22 AM

Good to see a few friends and acquaintances going, and performing too! Have a good 'un Sooz & Mr. Sooz, Goldengob and His Mardy-Bugger Mate (LOL!), Muppitz, Villan, Acorn4.

I'll be boring the arses off some folks in Buckinghamshire.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Rasener
Date: 05 Jun 09 - 09:29 AM

Don't forget Joules (Muppitz Mum)

Enjoy yourself in Buckinghamshire. Thats a bit of a journey.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Sooz
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 06:30 AM

We've just got home and scraped the thick of the mud off after a wonderful weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed playing to a full marquee on Friday and then experienced some stunning performances, saw old friends and made new ones - what could be better?

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 06:54 AM

And can I add a tribute to the organisation. It takes good organisation to survive rain like that.

(An absorbant campsite helps). I did my "Help Moor and Coast" bit with two fish and chips and an egg sandwich and some tea.

And I do like the "Spinach, Mushroom and Blue Cheese" pizza from Pan de Mania.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: GUEST,Chris Murray
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 08:22 AM

We only went on the Sunday - it rained and rained and rained. The concerts were brilliant, as were the stewards, the food was OK, the toilets were awful.

But - we were not allowed to stay in the main marquee between concerts but had to go outside to stand in the wet and cold. It was totally miserable.

If Cambridge can let people stay in the main marquee all day, why can't other festivals?

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: jeddy
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 09:20 AM

i understand your' point as to why couldn't you stay in the marquee all day, i would like to say that ron would have probably been asked to kick you out by either the comitee or the artists tht were soundchecking. although he would have PROBABLY found it funny he also would want to do his best by the festival, which is to keep you safe as well as happy.it is much easier to clean upi after a concert if the mrquee is empty rather than sitting on peoples laps as you fall over.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: GUEST,Chris Murray
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 09:24 AM

I get your point - but it was pretty miserable having to stand in the rain for 2 hours.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 09:54 AM

Well there were alternatives.

The traders tent was empty in the afternoon and the traders spent most of their time selling to each other. I know I was one.

Some people spent time in the beer tent. A stage had been put up there and sessions both arranged and impromptu seemed to be going on.

There were events in the kids tent - I know I saw them busy as I went past.

There was a second stage with events all afternoon. And I looked outside a few times and saw very few people standing around.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: GUEST,Rich Arrowsmith
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 11:13 AM

It was one of the best beer tents I've been to. Saturday afternoon listening to Steamchicken doing their New Orleans style Jazz was tremendous.

What a great place Southwell is, good pubs, great architecture and a festival well worth going to.

Great atmosphere at our gig on Saturday night.

Rich

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Acorn4
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 11:37 AM

It was a great atmosphere and the Festival has made enormous strides in the few years it's been running.

Just a mention for Keith Donnelly and Flossie Malavialle who worked their socks off and seemed to be absolutely everywhere keeping people in good spirits.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: GUEST,Chris Murray
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 12:00 PM

It was a good festival - one of the best I've been to.

I did go into the traders' tent for at least 10 minutes. You just feel that everyone's eyes are on you when it's empty. I spent a long time deliberating over whether or not to buy a pair of shoes.

I was one of those 'very few' people. We were the dripping dejected couple standing under the small canopy by the smoothie stall. They did a very nice warming cup of coffee there. Eventually we managed to squeeze into the area with tables. I didn't know that there were seats in the bar, though we enjoyed the music coming from the tent.

I don't mean to nit pick. It's just that festival organisers ask for feedback - and then get narky when some of the feedback is not to their liking. I know that most festival organisers make you leave the marquee in between concerts - I don't know what the answer is. How do they manage to do all the tuning up at Cambridge?

At the same time, I wish they had seats in the marquees at Cambridge!

We'll come again - even though it was a 2-hour 80+ mile journey.

I agree about Keith Donnelly. I always enjoy his contribution to festivals.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 12:23 PM

I think most folk festivals in this country offer artists "audience free" sound checks. It does mean a 2 - hour gap.

Sorry if I mislead you - there were only a few seats in the bar, though a great space and a huge selection of quality ales. Indeed they were in three alphabetical sections. Great!

But what had intended to be the kids tent and was given over to what seemed like an overspill concert had seats.

And Steamchicken seemed to be everywhere too!! Great band.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 12:55 PM

You just feel that everyone's eyes are on you when it's empty. I spent a long time deliberating over whether or not to buy a pair of shoes.

You should have read some books! :-)

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: mandotim
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 12:43 PM

Agree 100% about Keith Donnelly and Flossie. One of the highlights was standing in the French Market in torrential rain, having just seen Keith getting ready to compere the outdoor concert in a totally deserted market square. The band were under a little gazebo, looking fed up, when Keith got on the microphone and announced, to no-one at all, that there was 'still some room down here at the front!' Irrepressible doesn't begin to cover it. Well done that man!

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: Tig
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 06:29 PM

And that was the same day he had a VERY hard time from the children and the Bear! Offer him some bread and see what he says :-)

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: jeddy
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 07:54 PM

will do next year tig lets see if he is still having nightmares.

can't wait till next year when we WILL have a newish van and can come and play for the summer. say hi to your' mum for us x x

Subject: RE: Anyone going to Gateway to Southwell?
From: jeddy
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 07:55 PM

oops sorry tig got you confused with someone else, but if appropriate say hello anyway. take care x x