Review: Bideford Fest

Subject: Review: Bideford Fest
From: GUEST,Performer
Date: 17 Aug 09 - 03:14 PM

This wasn't planned as a general review thread for the fest... but obviously can be turned into such if people want to, it was meant as:-

Just a quick note to publicly say that I was incredibly impressed with how we were looked after by the Bideford Festival team this weekend.

We have by no means been dissapointed at other UK festivals this year but the level of contact/information and general welcoming attitude we recieved at Bideford far surpassed any other. Artist liason were superb!

Thoroughly enjoyed the fest. And highly recommend to musicans and concert goers alike!

Thanks guys!

Subject: RE: Review: Bideford Fest
From: Splott Man
Date: 18 Aug 09 - 02:55 AM

I totally agree. It was our first time, and we were well looked after.

Special thanks to Hilary, Gerry, and also Pam & Sadie who were our main points of contact, and to all the others who worked so hard to make it look effortless.

Congrats all round.

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Review: Bideford Fest
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 18 Aug 09 - 06:52 AM

Went for a day, and enjoyed it tremendously. Nothing seems to happen between 3 and 7.00 though, would have liked a session after an excellent afternoon concert with Gu4 and Spindrift

Subject: RE: Review: Bideford Fest
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Aug 09 - 07:10 AM

Maybe we could persuade Hilary & Jerry into arranging a MudGather at teatime one day at the next fest? I'd be happy to sort one, especially if we're allowed chocolate......

I've not been to Bideford Festival, but I've always heard good reports about it and it looks very well organised with a good lineup!

Subject: RE: Review: Bideford Fest
From: GUEST,Festival visitor
Date: 18 Aug 09 - 07:10 AM

Brilliant Ceildh bands, particularly Bursledon and Bloatertown
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Subject: RE: Review: Bideford Fest
From: BB
Date: 18 Aug 09 - 09:12 AM

Bloatertown are excellent, aren't they? And they're local! Been going for donkey's years, and I'm sure could have gone much farther afield if they'd wanted to, but seem happy to keep it local.

Wish Bideford didn't clash with Broadstairs...

Barbara

Subject: RE: Review: Bideford Fest
From: Splott Man
Date: 19 Aug 09 - 10:14 AM

Did any one get any pictures of Blodwyn & Siadwell Pugh doing the "traditional dance from Llanellell" in the End of the Pier Show?

They tell me they would like a copy (they're funny like that!).

Splott Man