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19th June 2010
Gates open 11am-11pm
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Article 22nd June 2010
1st Alresford Music Festival has the WOW! Factor
Good weather, excellent music and family entertainment all contributed to a resounding success on June 19
You could feel the sense of surprise and enjoyment in the audience at the 1st Alresford Music Festival. Surprise at the very professional presentation and enjoyment not only of the varied range of music but also the food and drink, attractions for the children and merchandise on sale.
Noticeably, all age groups were represented and many stayed the course from midday until 11pm dancing and toe-tapping in a cooling breeze which ensured that he long sunny spells didn’t get overbearing.
Many of the 1,100 festival-goers said that providing children’s entertainment was a terrific idea. Circus skills, a pop music school, the ever popular face painting and simple drawing and painting were on offer and very well used, allowing mums and dads to wander around the stalls or “chill out” to the wide range of music.
The event, which was held on the sports field at Perins School, hit the mark as a showcase for local, regional and national talent and the standard of performance was top notch.
Among the full programme of music, there was some pretty heavy rock from Lee Abraham as well as the original and distinctive sounds of The Ashbies (signed to Polydor on the Thursday before) and the folk-based dynamism of Pressgang leading up to a closing session by Hattie Jacques’ Playlist that sent the audience home happy.
Students from the school played with great energy and skill and some of the school staff put on a highly entertaining set – with a little help from some of their students. Head of Music at Perins, Liz McLaughlin, said "What a day! The Perins crew had a brilliant time performing at the Alresford Music festival and were on such a high from the excellent response that the crowds gave them. They are very keen to do it all again next year and hope that the performances that they gave will one day get them onto the main stage. I am proud to be their music teacher - they were a credit to the department and to the school. An excellent experience for both the pupils and teachers that performed and those that came to watch. Perins rocked the stage!"
Festival chief organiser Ken Veitch, who also played guitar with the crowd-pleasing Rattlewreck, said that the festival had achieved all of its aims. “We wanted to provide Alresford with another dimension to its great character and to help out some good causes. We’ve been lucky with the weather and had huge support from local organisations and that’s a perfect formula for a kick-off event. We’d like to thank all those who played today and those who came along to hear the music and enjoy the experience.” Referring to comments made by almost every spectator at the event, he added “People are telling us they want this to be a permanent fixture in the calendar - well we’re raring to go for next year”.
The organisers worked hard to ensure that the event was environmentally friendly and its “leave no trace” policy returned the school playing field to perfect condition. While it is understood that the police took a couple of calls about the volume of the music during the event, other complaints about noise in the small hours of Sunday morning were a case of mistaken identity, being the result of another event nearby. The festival finished at 11pm sharp as planned.
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Article 10th June 2010
Final Countdown to Alresford Music Festival
The rural town of Alresford, Hampshire, is ready to embrace its most ambitious public event ever. The Alresford Music Festival is ready to rock and many of the townsfolk will be out to support the event on Saturday 19 June.
Despite early financial difficulties and negative gossip the festival is on track to become a big success and has captured the imagination of the local people. “We recently appealed for volunteers to come forward to help on the day and we have been astounded by the interest” said logistics manager Laura Stagg. “We now have a team of helpers from Alresford Rugby Club, a group from Alresford Scouts and more than 40 individuals who have all signed up to help operate the event. It’s very encouraging to know there is strong community support behind you.”
The Alresford Music Festival will take place on the Perins School playing field with gates opening at 11 am and a full programme of music kicking off at mid-day, running through to 11 pm. The festival includes two stages so bands will alternate between the two to keep the music continuous. Highlights of the programme include bands Polly and the Billets Doux, The Ashbies and Hattie Jacques’ Playlist. The line up also includes up and coming local talent like Phil Fleming and two bands from Perins School.
The festival organisers, whilst wanting to ensure a professional music event, are also keen to provide entertainment for all the family to enjoy. A good deal of effort has gone into providing a varied mix of children’s entertainment during the day. This includes a crèche and Perins Fun Camp for games, arts and crafts as well as Juggling Jake’s circus skills, a solar cinema and a pop music workshop.
“Organising this event has been an uphill battle but now, with everything in place and ready to go, there is a fantastic sense of achievement” commented festival chairman Ken Veitch, “All we need now is a bit of luck with the weather!”
Whilst advance on-line tickets sales have now ceased anyone wishing to come to the festival will be able to buy tickets on the gate at £20 per person (cash only) and children 12 years and under go free.
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Article 14 May 2010
Perins Fun Camp to Run Kids’ Entertainment at Music Festival
Perins Fun Camp has been signed up by the Alresford Music Festival to run the children’s entertainment area.
Fun Camp, the Perins School’s holiday play scheme, has joined the Alresford Music Festival team to operate a children’s entertainment area during the festival on Saturday 19 June. The Fun Camp Kiddies Corner, for 2 to 8 year olds, will provide entertainment for children whilst their parents enjoy the music and other attractions available during the day.
Perins Fun Camp, which operates a play scheme during school holidays, will be offering crèche facilities, games, arts and crafts from 12 noon to 6pm. As children 12 years and under get free admission to the music festival, this new attraction will add to a cracking day out for families!
Operated by a team of childcare professionals and Ofsted registered, Fun Camp will be offering one hour play sessions for the youngsters needing a break from the music. Families will be able to book places to spend an hour at a time playing team games, model making, face painting and many other activities. The Fun Camp enclosure will provide a secure environment for families to leave the youngsters whilst they enjoy the entertainment and other attractions of the music festival.
“This has been a key development for the Alresford Music Festival” said Perins festival co-ordinator Stuart McCullouch. “It will make the event more accessible to families with young children and will ensure entertainment for all ages.”
Perins Fun Camp co-ordinator Kirsty Guy added “We are very pleased to be working with the Alresford Music Festival team and have some great ideas to keep the children entertained.”
Further details can be found on the Alresford Music Festival website www.alresfordmusicfestival.com or telephone direct to the Fun Camp co-ordinator Kirsty Guy on 01962 737283.
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Article 5 May 2010
Alresford Music Festival calls for Volunteers
The Alresford Music Festival is seeking local volunteers to help with the event organisation on 19 June.
The first Alresford Music Festival, sponsored by First Option, has put out a call for volunteers to come forward to help with the operation of the event on 19 June 2010. The music festival, which will take place on the playing field at Perins School, will need help with ticket checking, marshalling, car parking and back-stage crew.
This not-for-profit event has been organised by a small team of volunteers interested in bringing big stage, outdoor music to Alresford. The team is looking to recruit willing and enthusiastic volunteers, both individuals and groups, to help with car marshalling, band set-ups and litter picking on the day. Volunteers will receive free entry to the festival and will have the chance to become part of the Alresford Music Festival team.
“Whilst we have a number of professionals looking after the technical aspects of the music festival, we will also need a number of helpers to ensure a slick operation,” said logistics manager Laura Stagg. “We are looking for volunteers to come forward to help with car marshalling, wristband checking, band set up and litter-picking. Also, should anyone with a specific skill, they think would be useful, like to lend their services for the day we would be very pleased to hear from them.”
This is a great opportunity for the community to get involved and support the festival,” commented Ken Veitch, the festival chairman. “We are keen to make this a real community event that reflects the generosity of the people of Alresford.”
The Alresford Music Festival will feature a dual stage set up to provide continuous music throughout the afternoon and evening. This will mean two teams of back-stage crew will be needed to get each band’s equipment on and off stage in between the acts.
Volunteers should contact Laura Stagg in the first instance by emailing their details on info@alresfordmusicfestival.com.
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Article 16th February 2010
1ST ALRESFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Alresford Music Festival Makes Plea for Local Support
Slow ticket sales jeopardise the future of this exciting, new, not-for-profit venture.
The 1st Alresford Music Festival, due to be held on Saturday 19th June 2010, is asking for strong and early support from the public to boost ticket sales. Unfunded by any grants, council support or corporate sponsorship, this not-for-profit event is appealing to the local community to buy tickets now to ensure it can be sustained into the future.
Event chairman, Ken Veitch, who came up with the idea for the Festival 3 years ago stated “It is vitally important the public understands that their support is paramount to the Music Festival going ahead. We have a marvellous opportunity to make this festival an annual event for Alresford, with local charities benefiting as well.”
“At this point we need the public to support the event by buying tickets as early as possible – and that means in the next few days” said Veitch. “We have a ‘speed bump’ to get over financially in the first year - the second year will be much easier.”
The event will cater for families and music enthusiasts, boasting top quality bands and one of the highest regarded tribute bands in the UK, the Counterfeit Stones, on stage. Talent advisor, Brian Hayward said “We have put together a stunning line up and everyone is eager to make it happen. With food, beverages, children’s entertainment and merchandise stalls on site, there will be a real party atmosphere.” Other bands in the line up include The Ashbies, Polly & the Billet Doux, Pressgang, Hattie Jacques’ Playlist, No Through Road, Broken Links, Della Perrett's Sweetedge, Modern Cliches, Lee Abraham Band, Rattlewreck and Bighton Rock. Further announcements will be made shortly.
The promotion of the event has been all encompassing with tickets available via PayPal from the Festival website, www.alresfordmusicfestival.com, from Hayward Guitars in Winchester, County News in Alresford and from Perins School Office, Alresford.
Tim Miller, marketing officer, added “We need as many people in the community to back this exciting event by buying their tickets early, we really need local people to embrace the event and to help make it happen”.
Sponsorship opportunities and patronage schemes are available - anyone interested in taking these up should contact Ken Veitch by emailing ken.veitch@btinternet.com.
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