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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Pistachio Date: 13 May 11 - 03:42 PM Like 'the presence' Les , hope the fundraiser went well last night. Must push this up again |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Willa Date: 14 May 11 - 04:21 PM and again |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GUEST,Willa Date: 05 Jul 11 - 03:47 PM Not long now! Here's a link to the website http://www.shanty.co.uk/hullshantyfestival2011.htm On Saturday the events in the Maritime Museum will run from 11am to 4pm, with contributions from many of the booked artists. On Sunday there will be a short tour round the Ferens Art Gallery with Paul and Liz Davenport, who will sing the stories of some of the works of art there. These two venues are both in Queen Victoria Square, just a short walk from the marina. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GUEST,Cookieless bloke Date: 05 Jul 11 - 05:16 PM Such local initiatives must be fully supported, including from us south bankers. I enjoy playing sessions, perhaps singing a song or two, but I'm not one for singarounds. Which of the events would best suit me? Cheers Lawrie LTNS, Mr Flogs, look forward to remedying this. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Les from Hull Date: 05 Jul 11 - 06:51 PM There will be run singarounds both afternoons in the Brewery Room at the Minerva, and sessions in the Boat Room in the Minerva. So your choice is singaround (run by and including festival guests) or non-run session similar to last night's Black Boy sesh. You pays your money and you... Hang on, it's FREE. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Soldier boy Date: 05 Jul 11 - 08:40 PM Hi Mick. Just seeking some clarification. Will this festival be a mix of all types of folk music and song, or as the title suggests, will it all revolve around 'Shanty' songs? Sorry to come across as perhaps a bit negative, but whilst I like the odd shanty song a lot, a full weekend of ceaseless shanty songs would just be too much and would do my head in and drive me away! I am asking this question only because I think that others reading this thread and considering going to the festival may feel the same way and be put off by the prospect of unending shanties and decide not to bother. There are only a limited number of shanties that people can sing along with or half know, without endless repetition, over an entire weekend. So I am concerned that the emphasis on "Shanty" in the festival's title could be too inclusive and drive others away. As I said I am not meaning to be negative, so I am hopefull that you can put the record straight, in your own best interests, and let people know about the diversity of acts and song over the weekend so you can pull the crowds in and not just focus on such a narrow interest. Chris |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Noreen Date: 05 Jul 11 - 10:00 PM Chris, it's a Shanty festival! Quoting from the website: a quality event is planned that will help to keep "Shantying" and maritime traditions alive in the City of Hull. Perhaps if you do go along, you will find your statement There are only a limited number of shanties that people can sing along with or half know, without endless repetition, over an entire weekend to be very far from the truth- shanties, by their nature, are meant to be joined in with and easily picked up. Also, you will see from the website that not all those appearing are shanty crews, for example the lovely Linda and Hazel of Hissyfit, the Davenports and the Evardsons, who sing sea songs rather than shanties. There are plenty of festivals which cater for 'a mix of all types of folk music and song' as you put it. This shanty festival is an opportunity to focus on our oral maritime traditions which are deeply rooted in Hull and environs. Wish I could be there! |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Sir Roger de Beverley Date: 06 Jul 11 - 05:04 AM I, too, would lose the will to live after too many shanties but I'm sure, knowing the people involved, that it will be a broad church. I'm planning to sing a new Steve Earle song about the Bay of Mexico oil spill - not very shanty like but definitely related to the fishing industry of that area. Roger |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: ossonflags Date: 06 Jul 11 - 06:40 AM Thats the idea Rog.!!!! any one who has been to Hull Shanty Fest will know that "shanty" is a broad definition.We do expect, however, for the most part for it to have a maritime theme as the name suggests. If you look at the line up of paid guests will give you an idea of what to expect.Anything maritime themed is ok.We also will have Hull Community Theatre and dance teams. Sat night in't Minerva and Sunday night in Ruscadors will be a mixed job. The only payed event is the Concert at Fruit £5 admission. Even there I have tried to give a balance of Shanty Crews, maritime contempory singer songwriters as Hissyfit, Anna Shannon etc. My advice to you Chris is come along, chill out join in and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!! We all know it's never dull in'ull!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GUEST,Blowzabella sans cookie Date: 06 Jul 11 - 02:22 PM As someone who was part of the organising team for Lancaster Maritime Festival, for 20 years, I'd like to reassure anyone who has doubts about attending that there is nothing dull or 'narrow' about a festival devoted to seasongs and shanties. They are some of the most amazing songs in the lyricism, rhythm and scope of subject - and, with the older songs, show traces of many different cultures contributing to them (ships' crews were made up of people from many countries) - they truly are the first and best example of that oh-so trendy phrase 'World Music' They commemorate the most tragic tales - the greatest endeavours - losses which affected whole communities. As well as lots of stories about loose women - what more could you want??? I really hope it goes well in Hull - sadly, having two unsociable and unsocialised border collies, who I can't leave with anyone at the moment ... I can't be with you. Hopefully, next year when these two are more ... erm ... normal |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GUEST,boneshull Date: 06 Jul 11 - 07:51 PM any idea who's on in fruit and what times ? |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Soldier boy Date: 06 Jul 11 - 07:53 PM Ok folks, I hear you and appreciate your comments. Trouble is, I am from land-locked Huddersfield in West Yorkshire and feared I might get seasick on the ever rolling boat! But if I can get to it I am sure that I will thoroughly enjoy it in very good company. Didn't mean to diss you Mick owld lad because I know you do lots of sterling work for the folk scene and this festival. Just some concern in me head that too many endless shanties might get a bit tiresome after a while but I think that you and other contributors here have (sort of) answered that question. Many thanks. Chris |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: ossonflags Date: 07 Jul 11 - 02:20 AM Here is link to web site.I will be adding running order and other info as soon as is sorted. Concert Artistes: Shanty jack - Compere Liz and Paul Davenport Owd Chyvers Anna Shannon Hissyfit Monkeys Fist Trim Rig and a Doxy Because of time restrictions and sound checks we have had to limit number of artistes. ALL CAMPERS PLEASE NOTE!! The list for free camping is now closed .The council has limited to spaces these have now been taken.All those who have a space will be given a numbered ticket on their arrival please display this in the window of your van,Ta!! http://www.shanty.co.uk/hullshantyfestival2011.htm |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Paul Davenport Date: 07 Jul 11 - 12:55 PM Soldier Boy get yourself over to the Hull Shanty Festival and I promise we'll sing you loads of maritime songs and no shanties. Of course I can't speak for the rest of the gang but then you can't have it all. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Les from Hull Date: 07 Jul 11 - 01:44 PM Chris - the name 'shanty festival' can be misleading, but the many shanty festivals up and down the country have a similar format. I suppose 'maritime song festival' wouldn't help the general public understand what really goes on. Shanty crews sing mostly shanties, but there are many other acts who sing maritime songs about fishing, whaling, barges or songs featuring sailors ashore. There are stacks of songs that mention sailors. I've even sung Lyle Lovett's If I Had A Boat on the basis that it's an unrequited sailing song! For many years Maggie and I have run the Saturday night singaround on the basis that it doesn't have to be maritime songs. Indeed, it used to be termed the 'Anti-Shanty' for this reason, although Maggie and I sing lots of maritime songs. We'll have this session in the Minerva on Saturday night as usual. We've also arranged for a room for a tune session thoughout the weekend, but we don't expect them to only play the Sailor's Hornpipe or the Full-Rigged Ship! I know what you mean though, mate. If I have to listen to that one about John Kanaka's knackers again... |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Soldier boy Date: 07 Jul 11 - 02:15 PM Well stated Paul and Les, thank you. Bye the way Mick, if the list for free camping has now closed, does that mean that no more camping places are available at all or is there more 'to pay for' camping available nearby ( If I can come I only have a small tent and car and when I say 'camping available nearby' I mean within a shortish stroll from the main festival venues?) Chris |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GeoffLawes Date: 07 Jul 11 - 02:35 PM Mick says above that the camping is now full. If anyone wants cheap accommodation then there is a new Travelodge, Hull Central, which has been open only a few weeks and when I last looked the prices were: Friday 22 July £29, Sat23 £ 32.50, Sun 24 £25. It is located 6-7 minutes away from the Marina. Link Here The postcode for the Minerva venue is HU1 1XE which you might find handy to input to get the Travelodge system to summon the correct hotel up. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Soldier boy Date: 07 Jul 11 - 09:37 PM You call that cheap as the only alternative accomodation/camping. No way man, I have to watch me pennies! The local Council has obviously limited the spaces for camping due to 'health and safety' issues to ensure that this festival cannot grow, prosper and thrive and will deny the local community real income and future prosperity from such an event. It's such a shame, but there must be a way to get around it by using the local schools, football, rugby fields and clubs etc to accomodate such an event. Surely! So, see ya in Whitby I guess, and I'm out of here! Chris |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Les from Hull Date: 08 Jul 11 - 08:38 AM Hull City Council are the main sponsors of this event, but they aren't the organisers. It would be too much work to organise a tent campsite for the one or two people who might want to put up a tent. Hull is a big city and the original Sea Fever festival that was run by the Council never had a campsite. It would cost a fortune to have a tent site with toilets, showers and security. The campervan site we have is limited in size but it's the only secure area we could get near the festival. We are running this festival on a shoestring. The City Council only came in later (when the ruling party changed!) and we are grateful for the artists who are appearing for reduced fees or for no fee at all and the volunteers and dance teams who are giving their time for nowt (there's no benefit in getting a free ticket for a free festival). Maybe somebody'll let you put up your tent in their back garden. Unfortunely my floor space is all occupied and I don't have a garden. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GUEST,ossonflags sans cookie Date: 09 Jul 11 - 04:52 AM Thanks for that Les, just to echo some of your comments; Well, we thought we had covered every problem; but no!! Chris, Hull is a large city!!!Schools and whatever still cost money to organise and man, apart that this is a new event for us and we do not know what the footfall of the festival will be. More importantly we are on limited funds. This festival has run for twenty one years and I have been to most of'em.In all that time I havent known of any camping available,free or otherwise, but I am sure some one will correct me if I am wrong. For the first time ever we have managed to secure some limited campervan and caravan space near the event, basicly for artists and Stewards helpers and others on a first come first served basis. .Other people,myself included, have kindly offered to put others up in their homes. It is nowt to do with the council limiting spaces to stifle the festival - but we do have to follow very stringent Health and Safety procedures and policys or we stand the chance of being shut down. A lot of bloody hard work has gone into this festival by mostly vollunteers and we do welcome positive ideas,help and comments This festival has not been organised or run by the HCC although we have taken some advice,help and guidance from them. It is been run by a small band of willing vollunteers and some limited funding and sponsorship and yes, we have had a large chunk donated by the Hull City Council.This does not mean they have taken control, far from it. I think now is a good chance now to list and thank all our sponsers for their support and encoragement.Our artistes, commitee and stewards are listed and recognised in the programme and to them I extend a massive thank you from the commitee and myself. Sponsers: Hull City Council Ruscadors Minerva Fruit Hull bid Dunston sip repairers ltd. GMB Musicians Union The Yorkshire Garland Group. The Wilson |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GUEST,ossonflags sans cookie Date: 09 Jul 11 - 04:57 AM I'm sorry that should read "Dunstons Ship Repairers". Also I had ommited Jim Eldons name of the concert list; I are very pleased to announce that he is now appearing at the Concert as well as other venues.!! |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Willa Date: 10 Jul 11 - 07:19 AM |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GUEST Date: 10 Jul 11 - 03:03 PM English Churches Housing Group Hull Accommodation - Backpackers Lodges Roper St Hull North Humberside England |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GeoffLawes Date: 10 Jul 11 - 07:07 PM I think ( but am not entirely sure ) that the GUEST posting above about Roper Street may not lead to quite what most festival goers are looking for since one web site says Church Housing Trust raises charitable funds to support English Churches Housing Group's work with homeless and vulnerable people. An interesting option if you have transport and want a hostel might be Beveley Youth Hostel at the Friary (but it is about 10 miles from the venues). |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: ossonflags Date: 12 Jul 11 - 01:49 AM Thanks for that Geoff.Only a week and a bit to go!! |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Sir Roger de Beverley Date: 12 Jul 11 - 06:20 AM I'm planning to be there for the Saturday - what is the earliest that any singarounds will start? Or failing that, what is the earliest that they will start serving beer? R |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GeoffLawes Date: 13 Jul 11 - 06:14 AM That's ok Mick |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: ossonflags Date: 13 Jul 11 - 04:16 PM Rog everything starts at 12.oopm both days you wanna drink before that............ contact me pm. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Sir Roger de Beverley Date: 14 Jul 11 - 05:38 AM No PMs available at the moment Mick - see Max's thread. I was mainly trying to coordinate the train times - no point in arriving at 9.00 if nothing starts till 1200 but I did wonder if some of the pubs might open at 11.00 R |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Les from Hull Date: 14 Jul 11 - 02:15 PM Well the listings I've got show us starting at 11 o'clock! I'm pretty sure that you can get a drink at 11 o'clock in Hull on a Saturday, but if not I'm willing to meet you on the pier for a Buckfast and Brasso. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GUEST,SteveG Date: 15 Jul 11 - 03:48 AM Re camping and accommodation. The town docks around which the festival centres are right in the middle of a large city. There are no schools with field space or suitable open spaces to hold organised camping with facilities. However for future events we could look at, with the council on board, other possibilities. For instance there is a huge tract of waste land that used to be St Andrew's Dock, which might be used. This would involve campers having a pleasant stroll into town along Riverside Quay passing the ships in Albert & Wm Wright Dock, no further than the walk from Whitby camp site into Whitby. St Andrew's Quay has several eateries and all the council would need to put up is some security, bogs and mobile washroom. Hope the festival goes well and that the weather stays fine. I will be there in spirit. If anyone asks why the Humber Keels aren't there, rather strangely they're holding their own event at South Ferriby Sluice the same weekend. Hmmm. Some joined-up thinking needed here. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GUEST,Shanty Jack Date: 15 Jul 11 - 06:09 AM Festival Running Orders are now posted on our web page. You can download them now! www.hullshantyfestival.co.uk In reply to guest SteveG: It's not a case of no joined up thinking. The Keel & Sloop event was planned before our event got under way. In any case our event is not centred on the Marina this time. Although the Marina did not charge "Sea Fever" any fees (Indeed they gave free berthing to appropriate vessels) the costs of staging an event on the quayside are quite prohibitive. Such costs are realistically not achieveable without much greater levels of sponsorship. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Willa Date: 15 Jul 11 - 08:47 AM Link here http://www.shanty.co.uk/hullshantyfestival2011.htm |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Sir Roger de Beverley Date: 18 Jul 11 - 09:55 AM less than one week to go |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: The DeanMeister Date: 19 Jul 11 - 07:43 AM Good luck with this, guys. I really wish I could come! |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: muppett Date: 19 Jul 11 - 11:17 AM Hope it all goes well this weekend, I'll be landlocked, doing me walk for Amos. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Les from Hull Date: 19 Jul 11 - 12:44 PM Rog - Minerva will be open from about 10am with Black Sheep, Tetley's and whatever guest beers are ready, probably including Bombardier. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: mally Date: 19 Jul 11 - 01:30 PM It's Bombardier for me Les. See ya at the "meet and greet" Friday. It's great to have me page back. Mally |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: ossonflags Date: 19 Jul 11 - 03:38 PM Nice to hear from you axeman; only talking about yer last night with some other class axe wielders!! Onwards and upwards Comrades!!! Last meeting today before big event dotting eyes and crossing tees and that. just a bit info to let you know were we are for this coming weekend. At long last it looks like we have a festival!! We have secured some funding and a list of our sponsors is available on our website Running orders are available on our web site.. Booked artists have been sent their own along with their contracts. Information For those who have reserved Camping spots: We have been limited to spaces so apologies to those who have not secured a place. The campsite will be open and available from 12.00 am this Friday until 12.00am Monday. Portaloos are available on the site and Nev Nichol will be resident on the site. He will have the numbered passes for you to display. Please note: although we do have security on the site and it is fenced, you are advised that you are parking on site at your own risk. Food is available at both pubs. All the weekend.Breakfast at the Ruscador pub from 8.30 int morning Venues – as well as day events extra stuff below Minerva pub –Meet and greet Friday night from 7.30. Ruscadors - Survivors session Sunday night 7.30 Fruit venue - concert Saturday night 7.00pm start The main stage is situated in Queen Street which is the side of the Ruscadors pub. If weather is inclement both venues have plenty of space to perform. There is a sound system for the main stage We have a security presence on site also medical care is available. A help desk/information point is situated in Ruscadors Concert Fruit Venue The only part of festival were you have to pay Tickets available for the Saturday night £5 online from fruit. Any further info do not hesitate to contact me: Mick McGarry Hope to see loads of you there!! PS. I'm going, me. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: ossonflags Date: 19 Jul 11 - 03:41 PM O.............. PLEASE NOTE!!!to accommodate folk who have not got internet access Tickets for concert at Fruit are available from Ruscadors and Minerva from our genial hosts in both pubs. |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Steve Gardham Date: 19 Jul 11 - 05:56 PM Well done, Mick and co! I hope it all runs smoothly. Looking forward to next year as long as son number 2 doesn't decide to get married then! |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: ossonflags Date: 20 Jul 11 - 02:36 AM Ta Steve, I am about to acquire a daughter in law as well............were did them years go? |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 20 Jul 11 - 09:56 AM Well one fifth of The Shanty Annas will be there on Saturday. Well alright that means me but I will bring Geoff too :-) |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Banjiman Date: 20 Jul 11 - 09:58 AM "but I will bring Geoff too :-)" Fantastic, another banjo......... just want a Shanty Fest needs!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 20 Jul 11 - 10:29 AM Yea they can be useful at sea if there's no wind and you need to paddle! |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Tyke Date: 20 Jul 11 - 10:35 PM For Viewers Watching on Black and White Sets Tickets are available from the Yellow Ball which is just Behind the Pink! LOL |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: GUEST,Linda Kelly Date: 21 Jul 11 - 07:29 AM Mick and Pete and helpers you deserve a medal for organising this! |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Paul Davenport Date: 21 Jul 11 - 10:49 AM Yes, Linda's dead right there. Nice one guys! |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: nutty Date: 22 Jul 11 - 06:13 AM Sorry I can't join you. Hope you all have a brilliant weekend |
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Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011 From: Leadfingers Date: 22 Jul 11 - 08:48 AM 100 - And have FUN !!! |
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