(UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?

Subject: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Noreen
Date: 25 Jun 13 - 07:10 PM

While searching for something else, I found references to a new Bridgnorth Folk Festival- either 28th September 2013, or 6-8 June 2014.

As this is the first I've heard of it, I'd like to know more- who's organising it, etc?

The website mostly says 'info coming soon' but says it will be a 'small traditional festival' for which they are currently booking performers, morris dancers etc, and that it will be held at Hilton outside Bridgnorth.

I loved the original Bridgnorth festival and am hoping this could have something of the feel of the old one.

Anyone out there know any more, please?

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 26 Jun 13 - 05:39 AM

Sounds interesting! I went to the Bridgnorth festival some years ago; I think it was 2002. It was one of the best festivals I've been to.

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Noreen
Date: 27 Jun 13 - 06:11 PM

Nobody knows nuffin?

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Jul 13 - 04:01 AM

Just heard from an Organiser regarding a possible Spot. Hope it all works out for them, it will be lovely to have a small Traditional Festival there!

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 12 Jul 13 - 04:21 AM

Hope it's like the orig fest was, seshes in every pub!!

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: GUEST,John J
Date: 12 Jul 13 - 02:31 PM

This sounds good, I'm up for it. A small and decent traditional festival sounds just the job.

Shall I bring chocolate Hilary?

JJ

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Jul 13 - 03:10 AM

Chocolate John? I wonder if a Mudgather would be a possibility......

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: John J
Date: 13 Jul 13 - 05:09 AM

Hmmm....this is looking better all the time!

JJ

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Uncle Tone
Date: 13 Jul 13 - 06:07 AM

They have a FB page:

Bridgnorth on FB

6th-8th June 2014

Tone

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Jul 13 - 07:37 AM

Alas, I'm one of the few not on Facebook *sigh*

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: John J
Date: 13 Jul 13 - 05:27 PM

Not one of the few....one of the many. Like me!

JJ

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: GUEST,j
Date: 14 Jul 13 - 01:01 AM

sounds promising, I always loved the Bridgnorth Fest, Shrewsbury isn't the same, sadly.

J

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Uncle Tone
Date: 14 Jul 13 - 05:16 AM

Im only on FB so I can see what my grandchildren are up to at uni!

Tone

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 10 Mar 14 - 05:35 AM

Zilch on fb or their webpage, anyone know what's happening?


http://www.bridgnorthfolkfestival.co.uk/html/who_s_on.html

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 10 Mar 14 - 07:27 AM

Just had this from fb:

Just to update all the folks who don't already know. The Folk Festival is not happening this year unfortunately. The festival site has pulled out and we are left without a venue. With a bit of luck we will try to arrange something for 2015 so watch this space. Sorry to all those who were looking forward to the return of a Folk Festival in Bridgnorth but things don't always go according to plan.

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: GUEST,silas
Date: 10 Mar 14 - 08:58 AM

A bit more facebook snobbery. Facebook is as good or as bad as you want it to be, I find it very useful as do most performers.

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Mar 14 - 05:34 PM

Was very sorry to hear this and thanks to Mr Happy for the heads-up here as I don't do Facebook myself. Here's hoping that the Organisers will be able to sort something out for 2015.

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Noreen
Date: 10 Mar 14 - 06:36 PM

Shame that they haven't bothered to add a smidgin of that info to their website yet, which is where most people will go to find info.
Their website still says they are recruiting, and tickets will be on sale in march.

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 Mar 14 - 06:37 AM

Guest Silas,

How do you understand snobbery about fb?

Noreen,

Yes, I agree, they didn't bother to tell anyone about it until I asked.

I've asked why on their fb page, here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridgnorth-Folk-Festival/122070177964754

'No answer' was the stern reply!

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 Mar 14 - 06:40 AM

http://www.bridgnorthfolkfestival.co.uk/index.html

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: GUEST,silas
Date: 11 Mar 14 - 07:39 AM

Well mr happy, its just a case of technophobia I suppose. People refuse to join facebook because it is a popular medium. There is a lot of dross on it, 90% probably, but its very simple to filter out the shite and use it as a brilliant communicationtool. But some people - well, its like a badge isn't ut - "I'm not on facebook" - bit silly really.

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 Mar 14 - 09:02 AM

I've been on fb a few years.

I didn't imagine I was being snobbish in any of my allusions to it - its not perfect, but then what is?

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: GUEST,silas
Date: 11 Mar 14 - 09:23 AM

I think we are misunderstanding each other. I find facebook incredibly usefull. Most people who use it for communication, particularly giving information to large numbers do too.

Some people won't use it and then complain that no one tells them anything that is going on.

Subject: RE: (UK) New Bridgnorth Folk Festival?
From: Mr Red
Date: 11 Mar 14 - 09:25 AM

some people have a farcebook account and use it only for access to certain specific things (since redundant). It ain't snobbery it is called "getting a life".

I am amazed by the number of people who reveal their birthdate on the thing, give their phone number so humungous organisations can spam them. Then wonder why they get identity theft.

As for announcing festival dates, I would posit they have been negotiating with more than one option and left it to the last possible moment when all options are dead. Then felt a bit deflated. Part of the reason I don't sit on committees or organise. Except my websites where I have total control. I applaud those that do try to organise things. AND Bridgnorth is the best place to organise it. IMNSHO