The Funk Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 So, who's already booked to play a summer festival this year, who hasn't got round to organising it yet and who doesn't have a clue how to go about it? I only ask because summer's around the corner and I haven't organised anything for my band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) We've got a couple booked. Only little local ones! But they're festivals nonetheless. Hachfest and Brandon Buzz so far i think. They'll be my first big open air gigs! But i'm not scared haha Edited April 28, 2009 by allighatt0r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbass7750 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 None booked yet. We've been trying to get into local beer festivals. I've researched them, found websites and sent out emails (no phone numbers given) but haven't had any response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yup, a couple of charity ones during the summer and Alchemy in September which is late for summer really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 A festival near us has got a Working Man's Club tent complete with bingo and comedians. We're doing the headline Saturday night slot. Should be a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'd like some clues as to how to get the festival gigs. I have a new project that will work well in festivals but no track record as a band - plenty of individual milage though, some festival related but no experience getting the gigs Any guides, clues, pointers, ideas, Welsh contacts? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bassman Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yep! Booked to "headline" (ahem...!) the annual Reigate Festival (er, in Reigate...) on June 27th. Haven't a clue what the set-up's going to be like. Only know that the whole affair is going to be more low-key than last year's event... Pah, just our luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbass7750 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='474003' date='Apr 28 2009, 09:54 AM']I'd like some clues as to how to get the festival gigs. I have a new project that will work well in festivals but no track record as a band - plenty of individual milage though, some festival related but no experience getting the gigs Any guides, clues, pointers, ideas, Welsh contacts? TIA[/quote] +1 for the gloucestershire area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 [quote name='martinbass7750' post='474026' date='Apr 28 2009, 10:29 AM']+1 for the gloucestershire area![/quote] How about Nailsworth? [url="http://nailsworthfestival.org.uk/"]http://nailsworthfestival.org.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 It's rumoured that I may be at Glastonbury, in a side stage but I reckon it'll be fun if it comes off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Booked for 2 festivals this year so far. Beachdown in Brighton. Apparently we're quite a way below Fatboy Slim on the bill but above the Sugarhill Gang! And the Saint Paul Soul Jazz festival in the south of France. We've played this one twice before. 2 bands per night over 3 nights. It's a really nice long weekend away staying in a beautiful part of the world. Other bands on the bill are Lefties Soul Connection, Sweet Vandals, Rare Groove Orchestra, The Perceptions and Phat Fred. Should be a right larf! Edited April 28, 2009 by Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbass7750 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='474036' date='Apr 28 2009, 10:38 AM']How about Nailsworth? [url="http://nailsworthfestival.org.uk/"]http://nailsworthfestival.org.uk/[/url][/quote] too late for this year, but I'll have a go for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 My band will be at [url="http://www.myspace.com/summersendfestival"]The Summers End Prog Festival[/url] in Lydney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasher80 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 we're finding it impossible to get on ANY this year. It's most likely 'cos we're sh*te Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisba Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We're doing a couple of beer festivals and our village music festival, but seeing as he rest of our band organise the latter, we decide who plays. It's is on a "no-publicity" embargo at the moment, but more news later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombboy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='473939' date='Apr 28 2009, 08:03 AM']We've got a couple booked. Only little local ones! But they're festivals nonetheless. Hachfest and Brandon Buzz so far i think. They'll be my first big open air gigs! But i'm not scared haha[/quote] Brandon Buzz? We're booked to play that too!!! Played it the last couple of years.... don't expect too much from the organisers except complete chaos on the day. Gill (the organiser) is lovely though and really tries to look after your needs. You'll be playing to a good four/five hundred plus several thousand milling about. Sound system is good but better start praying for good weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 My band leader contacted me yesterday to let me know that we've got a slot on a festival this year. It will be the first time I've done a festival. I'm quite excited. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 We're in Sweden in August. Can't f***ing wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='473957' date='Apr 28 2009, 08:22 AM']Yup, a couple of charity ones during the summer and Alchemy in September which is late for summer really.[/quote] I should point out that we've had to pull out of Alchemy as the organiser wasn't even prepared to offer us anything for doing the gig - not even a contribution towards travelling expenses. We do a lot for charity gigs etc but even we can't afford to make that much of a loss for a gig that's selling tickets for £50 a pop (weekend/camping ticket). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 We're playing Glastonbury (main stage) and Reading (NME tent) this year. Not really. We're doing a 24 hour gig in June, doing two slots, 3am acoustic slot (my debut singing) and proper band at 6pm, can't wait, imagine it will be total chaos though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 We're going through the unsigned competition to try and get on the Bloodstock bill- final is June 12th and we stand a decent chance hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 We had quite a few big-uns lined up, but then... grrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='473957' date='Apr 28 2009, 08:22 AM']Yup, a couple of charity ones during the summer and Alchemy in September which is late for summer really.[/quote] We're also doing alchemy, and Cockermouth so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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