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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Vic Smith Date: 05 Jul 11 - 06:59 AM Flora G wrote:- It would sound like minutes could be posted here for those not able to attend. floraG An earlier post of mine says that this is what I intend to do. |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: GUEST,FloraG Date: 05 Jul 11 - 05:45 AM It would sound like minutes could be posted here for those not able to attend. floraG |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: SylviaN Date: 05 Jul 11 - 03:17 AM Keith is hoping to be there. Unfortunately, I can't. Cheers Sylvia |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Ruth Archer Date: 04 Jul 11 - 07:35 PM Oop - have cross-posted with Mr Schofield! Apologies... |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Ruth Archer Date: 04 Jul 11 - 07:21 PM It's not too late for the change to be made...we'll sort that out tomorrow. The discussion will be part of the programme of talks and discussions which take place as part of Sidmouth FolkWeek, and as such is not a free event. Joan Crump |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: GUEST,Derek Schofield Date: 04 Jul 11 - 07:20 PM The event will now say "British" as opposed to "English". and no, it's not free ... !!! It's in the morning and afternoon talks programme in the Arts Centre, which is part of "workshops". You have to pay ..... venues, artists, publicity, priting ... believe it or not, the festival has to pay for them! Shocking I know, but there it is..... Derek |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Jon Boden Date: 04 Jul 11 - 09:56 AM Interestingly I've been asked to run something similar at Cambridge Folk Festival this year - working title "A Beginner's Guide to Running a Folk Club" - from the point of view of a beginner (me) although hopefully we'll have some more experienced organisers at hand to offer their perspective. Clearly it's a timely subject! Jon |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Vic Smith Date: 04 Jul 11 - 09:11 AM People who have been interested in the points made in this thread may also want to have a look at a parallel thread on the fRoots Forum. It is called What is a Club? and you can go to it by clicking here. |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Vic Smith Date: 02 Jul 11 - 11:36 AM I really don't know, Tug. I don't think so. I will not know about this event or the others that we will be involved in until the working programme is published. You could try emailing info@sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Tug the Cox Date: 02 Jul 11 - 10:56 AM Is this a free event? |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: The Sandman Date: 01 Jul 11 - 05:58 PM it should be changed whatever, it should at least include scotland and wales. |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Vic Smith Date: 01 Jul 11 - 05:55 PM Tattie Bogle wrote:- "is this discussion not relevant to ALL folk clubs wherever they may be, and not just to "The English Folk revival"?" The statement saying "English" rather than "British" (as I think it should be) was written by the person making up the working programme for the festival. I will contact him straight away asking for this change to be made - but I fear that it may be too late. |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Tattie Bogle Date: 01 Jul 11 - 02:47 PM Sounds interesting but as one who lives in Scotland and is involved in a number of folk clubs and festival organisation there, is this discussion not relevant to ALL folk clubs wherever they may be, and not just to "The English Folk revival"? I appreciate that Sidmouth is a long way south, but people do come from Scotland, Wales and Ireland and beyond to the festival, so perhaps this could be opened out a bit? (Sorry, i know I'm nit-picking, but I think it's a relevant point) |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Kevin Sheils Date: 01 Jul 11 - 07:06 AM Although not at Sidmouth this year, Vic, a discussion as important as this makes a day trip worth considering. Although the cost of the a day trip is prohibitive. Hope it stays focussed and positive. I'm with you Vic on something you posted in another place...ah found it. I do, however, carry a torch for folk clubs and always have done. At their best, there can create a sense of communal enjoyment that is rarely reached in other folk/roots music performance forms. Exactly how I feel. |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Vic Smith Date: 01 Jul 11 - 06:46 AM We have now settled on an agenda for this meeting:- 1] Club policies (10 mins) 2] The environment of a club and conduct of a club evening (10 mins) 3] Standards and Floor Singers (10 mins) 4] Advertising and Promotion (10 mins) 5] Finances (10 mins) 6] Comperes (10 mins) 7] Open Discussion (30 mins) |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Vic Smith Date: 01 Jul 11 - 06:21 AM Frank Ingnobody wrote:- I shall endeavour to be there. Wow! The organiser of the legendary Borfolk at a forum/discussion that I am leading! Other participants will have to excuse me if I am totally obsequious towards this iconic figure. |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: GUEST,Frank Ingnobody Date: 30 Jun 11 - 06:14 PM I shall endeavour to be there. |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: The Sandman Date: 30 Jun 11 - 08:42 AM Vic,I have sent you a personal message |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Vic Smith Date: 30 Jun 11 - 06:54 AM Everyone who is involved in any way with folk clubs is welcome to this meeting; regular audience members, floor singers, guest artists, agents as well as club organisers. Those who cannot make it are invited to contribute by sending a PM to me. These I will print and read out at the meeting if they seem to have a bearing on the discussion |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Vic Smith Date: 30 Jun 11 - 06:48 AM I will be recording the whole discussion and Derek Schofield has expressed an interest in an article that summarises the points discussed for English Dance & Song - though that will obviously depend on the quality of the discussion! Ninety minutes would certainly be too long for a YouTube or MySpace upload, but if I get time, I will attempt to draw a summary and synopsis from the points made and post it somewhere on the web - perhaps here. My intention is that the meeting should be positive and forward looking in tone and as chairman, I will not want time devoted to moaning or backward-looking negativity - we are at this point in 2011; how can we go forward? I do intend to have a timed agenda for the 90 minute meeting with six relevent items being awarded 10 minutes each followed by 30 mins general discussion afterwards. I will post this here once it has been finalised. ... and for newcomers to the thread the references by ripov and myself above are to a spam posting that has now, thankfully, been removed. |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: ripov Date: 30 Jun 11 - 06:02 AM I've always felt I'd do better (financially)as a musician if I looked better in a miniskirt, but I think many might draw the line at bikinis and handbags. |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: The Sandman Date: 30 Jun 11 - 05:56 AM Vic, it would be very useful, if it is possible for someone to record the discussion, so that those people who were unable to attend might benefit if an audio recording was put on you tube, just a thought, best of luck and hope it goes well. |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Vic Smith Date: 30 Jun 11 - 05:12 AM Miskin Man asks:- We know who we are. Who are you? Is this question directed at me as the person who started this thread? You do not make it clear. Oh, and if you are coming to this forum/discussion please remember the dress code - Edhardy Tshirts,Gucci Bikini,chanel Sunglassess,Gucci shorts,chanel handbags. (Actually, I have always been amazed that Mudcat manages to keep itself so spam free compared with some other internet forums) |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Andy Jackson Date: 29 Jun 11 - 05:21 PM We know who we are. Who are you? |
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Subject: RE: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Richard Bridge Date: 29 Jun 11 - 03:13 PM Sounds interesting. |
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Subject: 'Folk Club Forum' at Sidmouth Festival From: Vic Smith Date: 28 Jun 11 - 04:48 PM Tina and I have been asked to host a "Folk Club Forum" at Sidmouth Festival this year. Provisional time just arrived by email a few minutes ago:- Monday 01-Aug 4:30pm - 6:00pm Arts Centre The programme blurb for this event will read:- "A Future for Folk Clubs. In the 1960s and 70s, folk clubs were the focus of the English folk revival. They still have a vital role to play in the 21st century. Vic and Tina Smith, organisers of the very successful Royal Oak folk club in Lewes, Sussex, will lead a discussion on all aspects of club organisation. Come and have your say, or just listen! |
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