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Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.

09 Feb 08 - 03:25 PM (#2257915)
Subject: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Folkiedave

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.


10 Feb 08 - 08:29 AM (#2258342)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Willa

More details, please, Folkiedave.


10 Feb 08 - 11:44 AM (#2258478)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: r.padgett

When where? format?

Ray


10 Feb 08 - 02:07 PM (#2258612)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Jean(eanjay)

http://pickeringfolkfestival.co.nr


10 Feb 08 - 02:14 PM (#2258618)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Banjiman

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


10 Feb 08 - 02:27 PM (#2258632)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Folkiedave

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


10 Feb 08 - 02:30 PM (#2258638)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: LesB

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


10 Feb 08 - 02:36 PM (#2258644)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Jean(eanjay)

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!


11 Feb 08 - 02:45 AM (#2259165)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: MoorleyMan

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?


11 Feb 08 - 02:54 AM (#2259167)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: John J

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

john


11 Feb 08 - 06:00 AM (#2259257)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: GUEST,Kelk Brigade

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


11 Feb 08 - 10:11 AM (#2259401)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Mr Happy

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


11 Feb 08 - 11:05 AM (#2259436)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Folkiedave

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.


11 Feb 08 - 11:15 AM (#2259445)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Mr Happy

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


11 Feb 08 - 02:40 PM (#2259646)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Gedpipes

Good initiative
Hope it is a success
Ged


11 Feb 08 - 02:41 PM (#2259647)
Subject: RE: Festival in Pickering N. Yorks, August.
From: Gedpipes