Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011

Subject: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 17 Mar 11 - 05:56 AM

Yes folks I am pleased to announce the Hull Shanty Festival is going ahead. Not in its official form with money from that naughty Hull City Council, but a home grown one with collaboration of local buisnesses and Publicans from the Minerva, Ruscadors, Fruit market, me , Shanty Jack and Les Ward.

Therefore it will be on a shoe-string budget with up to 10 named acts being paid basic expenses and possibly some accommodation, food & drink.We have been advised that there will be room for campervans and some budget B and B.

We have agreed to call it The Hull Shanty Festival 2011.

It will be a two day event with main venues being the Minerva for singarounds and a separate room for musicians.There will be an open air staged area outside Ruscadors with spots acts inside and out.An informal meet and greet at the Minerva on the Friday night hosted be Les and Maggie
Fruit to get sponsored real ale bar
Exhibition of Coble and keelboat at fruit and possible workshops in Humber street area

To avoid any confusion I have been appointed to handle and coordinate arrangements for acts/ performers spots etc. so I would really appreciate people getting in touch personally with me to arrange a spot for you. If you pm me I will send me email details phone etc. I have been in touch with a few people and will be contacting many more.

Friday evening meet and greet at Minerva 7 - 11 pm

Saturday Evening concert at the Fruit a new venue seating 200 tickets to go on sale (about £7 each to be confirmed) 7 - 11 pm 5 x 45 minute spots, licensed bar this has to be pushed in order to get the cash to pay the main acts reasonable expenses (I am expecting therefore £2-300 per act minimum for the 2 days) if the concert is a sell-out another one can easily be arranged on Sat or Sun evening at Ruscadors for up to 120 people or in the Minerva for 50 theatre style! The acts move round.

Everyone needs to be aware this is being done on a very, very limited budget so there will be no big fees around but we will appreciate any help that can be given.We will be trying to defray costs with raffles and bucket collections.

I think that it is about it for now, I will keep everyone updated on progress to date

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 17 Mar 11 - 08:53 AM

Sounds good, well done that Mr Flags and Mr Fromull (and all you other energetic people!)

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: dozy rozy
Date: 17 Mar 11 - 12:56 PM

Anything I can do?

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Mar 11 - 05:44 PM

Well done!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: dozy rozy
Date: 17 Mar 11 - 08:23 PM

I havn't done anything yet.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 18 Mar 11 - 06:43 AM

It may be just a comment about how they like their barbecue cooked.
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 18 Mar 11 - 08:33 AM

I even saw it on Look North this morning!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 18 Mar 11 - 09:43 AM

Well done Mick and Les, I am not now on my way to Japan so my offer of help is available sooner rather than later.

Regards, Geoff

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 18 Mar 11 - 09:52 AM

Can't believe that it is nine years since we did the PVFF in Beverley along similar lines to what is going on here. I hope that the HSF is just as successful

Roger

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Les from Hull
Date: 18 Mar 11 - 03:39 PM

Thanks Geoff. I think that publicity is the main thing at the moment so any help/suggestions in this area will be welcome.

And thanks Rog. We will have a fairly constant singaround throughout the weekend (including spots from the festival guests - a format always used by the Hull Shanty Fests, thanks to Shanty Jack). We will also have the famous Saturday Night Anti-Shanty to give less emphasis to the maritime theme. At last I'm free to promote the Anti-Shanty without feeling that I'm running down the Festival and my (now former) employers! We would, of course, be delighted to see you.

Les

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Joules
Date: 18 Mar 11 - 03:54 PM

Hi Les

Just a thought, if someone wants to come up with a leaflet of sorts and email it I will gladly print some off and offload them round our local folk clubs etc ( Notts, Derbys, Leics )

Jules

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Ted in Sunny East Yorks
Date: 18 Mar 11 - 05:18 PM

Well done Mick and Les. Shades of Beverley Fringe methinks... Me and Penny will be there and drink shedloads in support.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Jane of 'ull
Date: 18 Mar 11 - 06:06 PM

Well done everyone involved, for getting together and organising this. I'd like to get involved in the informal sessions this year rather than just being a spectator. Can anyone advise me on any folk sessions going on at the mo in Hull, where I can bring me fiddle and learn some shanties?

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Johnjo
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 04:55 PM

Good write up in today's Yorkshire Post, including quotes from the redoubtable Mr Flags, but no mention of the date - or even the month.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 20 Mar 11 - 07:08 AM

Well John as you can see we have a date, now all we need are bums on seats!!

re: media we have done interviews for Hull Daily Mail, BBC Look North, Yorkshire Calendar and Yorkshire Post they have assured us all that stuff will be drip fed over the next few months.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 20 Mar 11 - 07:15 AM

yorkshire post link: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/the-arts/sea_shanty_festival_saved_from_sinking_by_city_publicans_1_3197456

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: colleen's fancy
Date: 20 Mar 11 - 08:20 AM

Hi everyone. We just want to offer our support for the Hull Shanty Festival 2011. We hosted the performances at Ruscadors last year and enjoyed every minute of it. We are at The Lyrics Bar down Whitefriargate every Sunday 5pm to 8pm and we will gladly announce the event each week until than and as always welcome all who want to come along and perform . If we can help in any otherway please let us know. Well done and the very best of luck to all involved. Kevin

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Johnjo
Date: 20 Mar 11 - 08:56 AM

Mick - typical YP, not putting the date in, but at least they had a contact phone number for potential sponsors.

Have put the good news out via Facebook and asked friends to re-send to their own contacts. Liam Robinson, who does a regular folk slot for Radio Lincs is keen to get involved and has asked for an email contact, so have given him yours, and have asked if he'll publicise the event on his radio show.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Octoman
Date: 20 Mar 11 - 11:54 AM

Yep, saw it in the Hull Daily mail.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: stallion
Date: 20 Mar 11 - 02:29 PM

have just asked the boyz if they are free, if so 2BS&S will come.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Les from Hull
Date: 21 Mar 11 - 04:35 AM

Jane - next Hull session is tonight at the Wellington Inn Russell Street 8pm.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Les from Hull
Date: 21 Mar 11 - 12:50 PM

Mr Flags may not be available for a couple of weeks, but don't think he is ignoring these kind offers of help. We're glad to see everyone rallying round.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: stallion
Date: 21 Mar 11 - 02:42 PM

mmmm Martin is in Norway hu

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Willa
Date: 22 Mar 11 - 06:51 PM

Hope to be there.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Les from Hull
Date: 23 Mar 11 - 09:53 AM

This from the local paper.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Les from Hull
Date: 23 Mar 11 - 09:55 AM

That link has moved so search 'shanty' on the site.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 04 Apr 11 - 03:05 PM

Hello everyone just got back from me travels so need to do a bit of catching up.

I would like to thank all of you for your positive comments and kind offers of help.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 05 Apr 11 - 03:14 AM

I have a meeting with t'committee on Tuesday so I will give a proper update then.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 01:04 AM

Already have a very respectable guest list.

Just a last gentle reminder and to avoid any confusion.

If you would like a spot, require accommadation, camping for vans and campervans or would just like to help out with our festival please pm me directly for further information.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Doxy
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 01:11 PM

Hiya Mick,
We'll be there and will do anything that we can to help with the prep.
Cheers
Trim and Doxy

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 07 Apr 11 - 02:15 AM

Thanks for that Jules; Have sent you an email referancing this.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 08 Apr 11 - 01:30 AM

feresh

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: del boy
Date: 08 Apr 11 - 02:32 AM

Mick ..Les..... I'd like to help you out in some way just say the word ill be there ...Derek

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: nutty
Date: 08 Apr 11 - 04:13 AM

You can count me in as well Mick - will send PM

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Elodie
Date: 08 Apr 11 - 06:35 AM

Hello!

Does anyone know when this festival was created?
Thanks!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Banjiman
Date: 10 Apr 11 - 05:09 AM

We'll be there Mick!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 10 Apr 11 - 06:51 AM

Ta Paul, enjoyed yesterday

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Banjiman
Date: 10 Apr 11 - 11:45 AM

Twas a good afternoon Mick. Did you stay for the evening?

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 10 Apr 11 - 04:06 PM

No, I think a few left at tea time.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST
Date: 05 May 11 - 09:42 AM

Up

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 05 May 11 - 02:28 PM

Mick,
Ann Berriman has put into progress the possibility of some singing on the Saturday in the Maritime Museum. They are up for it. I've emailed the details to Les who will hopefully pass them on to you. As you know I'm not available that weekend so I've asked Ann on behalf of Yorkshire Garland to co-ordinate this, as she's relatively local.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Paul Davenport
Date: 05 May 11 - 04:13 PM

Steve, I emailed the note to Mick and ccd it to Ann to cover all bases.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 05 May 11 - 04:53 PM

Steve that sounds grand!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 06 May 11 - 01:43 AM

Thanks for that Steve;No, Les has not informed me of tha. I have Pmd you my email for the future.

Anne and Paul have been in touch and I am delighted we can feature this as part of the festival.


As you all can appreciate with something like this there is a lot of information/misinformation and enquiries flying around.

Because of this, and to avoid any confusion, the committee has asked me to coordinate this info and to give everyone a gentle reminder to send any information/ enquiries about the festival directly to me.We have now posters available get in touch with me and I will forward to you.

We are in the process of getting a proper web site sorted so when I have that info I will let you all know.

If you have'nt got me details I will send them to you.

We are very pleased with the progress and organisation of the Festival and I will give a full update on me return from Holmfirth.

We are holding a fund raiser for this festival at the Portland Hotel Hull Thursday 12th May.8.00pm. Tickets £5.

A lot of Hull club and variety artists are giving of their time to support us as well as me and Mr. Fronull .......still some tickets left

A proper update in a few days.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Les from Hull
Date: 06 May 11 - 09:11 AM

Another fundraiser attempt will be a tombola at the Festival, so if anyone has any clearout items or unwanted gifts etc please pass them on to me or anyone else you who will be attending. Thank you very much!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Les from Hull
Date: 07 May 11 - 07:48 AM

It's up aloft this thread must go!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 07 May 11 - 01:09 PM

Heave away me jolly boys!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Bones
Date: 08 May 11 - 05:28 AM

Hi Les - if you want any leaflets/posters distributing please bring a bundle to springboard festival in cottingham at the end of may. its a pub based event too. i know there are plenty of people who visit the springboard who have also attended the previous hull sea shanty festivals.

Good to see you and other shanty supporters getting it back together for 2011 (and a better time of year may i add) ! well done !

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Les from Hull
Date: 08 May 11 - 11:26 AM

We now have a web presence

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Willa
Date: 12 May 11 - 09:19 AM

up!

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

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Willa
Date: 14 May 11 - 04:21 PM

and again

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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!!!!

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

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 ?

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

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.!!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Willa
Date: 10 Jul 11 - 07:19 AM

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

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).

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!!

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

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 13 Jul 11 - 06:14 AM

That's ok Mick

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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?

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 :-)

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!!!!!

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!

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

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!

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!

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

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 Jul 11 - 08:48 AM

100 - And have FUN !!!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: mally
Date: 22 Jul 11 - 09:28 AM

Anyone listen to "Womans Hour" on BBC radio4 this morning?
I did accidently and it was great publicity for our festival.
Well done Linda,Hazel and sue and well done to everyone involed in geting this ship under sail thats PEOPLE POWER for ya'.


       See you tonight Mally

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Banjiman
Date: 22 Jul 11 - 09:33 AM

See you all later, just packing the van!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 23 Jul 11 - 04:06 AM

meet and greet in't Minerva last night was a great start to our festival well done everyone!!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Desi C
Date: 23 Jul 11 - 07:19 AM

I thought some of you might like to know that the 17th Wolverhampton 'Wolvestock' Country music festival takes place this week end 23th & 24th July. Two stages featuring top live acts each day from Noon, plus a line dancing stage. Lots of Stalls, food, bars etc and it's all FREE. The forecast is very good so come and have a great fun day out. It's in East Park, Hickman drive, WV1 2BS
n.b camping has sold out

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,The flivvers
Date: 23 Jul 11 - 04:40 PM

Thanks to all involved for putting this great weekend on fantastic well done...

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 24 Jul 11 - 05:12 AM

I spent about six hours in the Minerva session on Saturday before returning to Leeds on a train full of Liverpool football supporters (and police).

Very good turnout and good singing (at the pub, not the train) .

I managed to sneak my Tom Waits song into the singaround after which a man that I had never met before came up and shook my hand saying how much he had enjoyed it.

Wish I could have stayed longer

R

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Johnjo
Date: 24 Jul 11 - 05:17 AM

What a cracking Shantyfest. Many thanks to Mr Flags and all the organisers. Sang myself hoarse yesterday, but will hop onto the bus later and do it all over again.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,cookieless bloke
Date: 24 Jul 11 - 01:03 PM

A good session,congratulations to Mr Flogs and the organisers for doing their bit for traditional music.
Lawrie

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Jane of 'ull
Date: 24 Jul 11 - 01:30 PM

Really enjoyed the festival and well done to all who put in the time and effort to make it happen. I especially loved the Flivvers - an unexpected treat!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Barb'ry
Date: 25 Jul 11 - 05:27 AM

Great festival! Had a fab time and am almost hoarse now. Many thanks to all the organisers for their hard work before, during and after the festival. Here's to the next one!

Barb'ry and Nine Tenths Below

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Banjiman
Date: 25 Jul 11 - 07:27 AM

Had a superb time and especially enjoyed playing Sunday afternoon on the outdoor stage....... can't believe the organisers arranged such great weather!!

Heard some great singing and caught up with some lovely people.

Well done all.

Paul & Wendy.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 25 Jul 11 - 08:09 AM

I'll just re-echo the above comments. We(the Roaring Forties) had a great weekend ,singing ,drinking and catching up with old friends.
Thanks to Shanty Jack,Mick McGarry and the rest of the organisers for a great weekend. Here's to next year!! Power to the People!

geoff t

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Snuffy
Date: 26 Jul 11 - 09:00 AM

Like Mick kept saying all weekend - the best of the 21 so far. A superb effort by all the organisers, and thanks to all the artists who gave their services so freely.

And let's hope next year will prove to be better still.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Jul 11 - 02:10 PM

Echo echo echo - totally endorse above comments, excellent all round as regards performances and a great team effort by Mick and his organising team. It was a real privilege to be just a small part of it. Cheers!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 26 Jul 11 - 04:55 PM

A huge thanks to all of you, artists, stewards, comperes and audience for making Hull Shanty 2011 a roaring success.



Just got me breath back and we are starting to organise next years festival!!!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: ossonflags
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 02:31 AM

And............. work is in progress on adopting Wendy Arrowsmiths new song as the official Hull anthem!!!!!!!!!   "Rolling down the Humber...!"

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Banjiman
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 03:55 AM

Roll 'em up, roll 'em down
We'll all get drunk in old Hull Town
48 hours of singaround
We'll go rolling down the Humber

You can probably guess the tune.

Verses on their way to you today Mick!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,boneshull
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 04:54 AM

drank too much, talked too much, listened a lot too mind. thanks - great weekend , back next year !

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Paul Davenport
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 12:22 PM

Amazing weekend! One of the best festivals we've been to in a long time. Brilliant organisation and very good venues. And the weather…!!!! Perfect way to spend the weekend.
Thanks to Mick, Mary, Pete, all of the other artists etc etc etc. Let's do it agin next week!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: mally
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 01:47 PM

Fantastic weekend nearly didn't survive the "Survivors' Session" though and will have to do it all again next year.
Well done everyone.

       Mally

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Doxy
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 03:00 PM

Yep it was brilliant. despite having to bolster a rather poorly Trim we still had a great time. Good weather, good company, good music.
FANX!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 03:29 PM

thanks for your comments about the flivvers.... we enjoyed turning up and join ing in .... p.s. i dont play , i just follw as its our lass that plays the fiddle with them ( she was sick on sat)..xx

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Pistachio
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 07:06 PM

The Maritime Museum is a wonderful venue, many thanks to Ann B, and the staff who were very helpful. I heard from friends that the Ferens Art gallery songs and stories were amazing too. It was a pleasure to be involved and the Fruit venue is another to be used again. Great to keep Hull on the Shanty festival map.
Thanks to Mick and Pete, Les and Maggie and ALL the others involved.
Hazel

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: Jane of 'ull
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 07:50 PM

Are the Flivvers on Facebook or do they have a website?

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,Linda Kelly
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 07:42 AM

Went to folk club last night and our 'ladies' were raving about the festival in general but particularly Paul & Liz Davenports stint in the Ferens Gallery-they loved it! Well done to everyone involved.

Subject: RE: Hull Shanty Festival 23rd 24th July 2011
From: GUEST,.dicky flivver
Date: 09 Sep 11 - 08:19 AM

Where not on facebook nor do we have a website ,but where thinking of going on a course to find out how to do it. some stuff on youtube under bridlington flivvers though.thanksfor the intrest jane of 'ull