Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.

Subject: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Folkiedave
Date: 09 Feb 08 - 03:25 PM

I see there is a new festival in Pickering N. Yorks with some great guests. Put not much publicity as far as I can see.

Eddi Reader, Luka Bloom, Carthy and Swarbrick. Eliza Carthy Band, Demon Barber Roadshow, Bella Hardy Trio, Last Night Fun, Less Barker etc.

Seems to lack publicity though.

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Willa
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 08:29 AM

More details, please, Folkiedave.

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: r.padgett
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 11:44 AM

When where? format?

Ray

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 02:07 PM

http://pickeringfolkfestival.co.nr

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Banjiman
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 02:14 PM

hmmmmm, same weekend as Saltburn then and not very far away, seems a bit of an own goal.

Looks like a big name line up though.

Paul

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Folkiedave
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 02:27 PM

I suspect it is a way of using the Showground since the facilities look excellent. Bit like Shrewsbury at a guess.

I am happy to anyone who wishes to run a festival - but I would respecfully suggest the marketing might improve.

Dave

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: LesB
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 02:30 PM

I'm less than impressed with the website. It's some sort of message board which requires registration. If people can't just surf in & look then they won't.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 02:36 PM

I hadn't even heard of this festival until now and only found the website by googling. It really is a shame that it is the same weekend as Saltburn which is a good festival. It is only about an hours drive from Saltburn to Pickering so I suppose you could do a bit of each!

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 02:45 AM

The website doesn't work for me, all that comes up is a completely blank page although the header is right.
Any other contact details or web pages?

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: John J
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 02:54 AM

The website doesn't appear to be 'up' at the moment - 07:55 GMT.

john

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: GUEST,Kelk Brigade
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 06:00 AM

Not only Saltburn but Cropredy, double own goal or death wish???

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 10:11 AM

I tried the website earlier & just got a blank, its up now.

It doesn't list the guests & says tickets are not for sale!

Also, there's no mention of sinarounds, seshes or workshops.

Guess its a audience orientated concert prog, rather than a folk fest of the kind with which I'm familiar

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Folkiedave
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 11:05 AM

Not necessarily - but since we don't know - we don't know - if you see what I mean. It's also the same weekend as Bradfield Traditional Festival.

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 11:15 AM

........so are they known or unknown unknowns? 8-)

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Gedpipes
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 02:40 PM

Good initiative
Hope it is a success
Ged

Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Gedpipes
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 02:41 PM