Heyyy...hope yer good, must get footage of FDR done for ya'z! Im in Sark now but will be there for the Fair...ya know it!!!
THIS IS IT you Earth Fair-ies...The time of year you have all been waiting for is upon us yet again! For an insight into this years festival, tune into Simon Charlwood's 'The Edge' on Island FM Sunday 10th Aug bet 7-9pm www. islandfm. com and 'listen live' to hear what we have in store :) The John Wesley Stone will also be performing on the hill...well, they are 'hill-billies' so look out for them. Tickets will also be available in Sark at the Mermaid Tavern!
Heads up folks...this Summer plethora of musical mayhem is upon us!
To kick of this season of fun & frivolity, the ReadersWives Collective are celebrating the Summer Solstice with style on Friday 20th June. Expect an array of colour and music throughout the longest evening of the year! www. myspace. com/readerswivescollective
Following that, Saturday 21st sees the return of the magnificent Funk Da Rock celebrating their FIRST anniversary, taking place yet again at the Half Moon Café, a superb outdoor location! All proceeds of this event will go towards the Mines Awareness Trust, so come along and support their excellent cause by simply having a fantastic evening, and as SuperSam would say...WHOOP...! www. myspace. com/funk_da_rock
Next up...the Greenman crew will be hosting their fourth annual 3 day festival up in Pleinmont from the 27th-29th June! 3 musically themed areas, free camping, raw power, and all ages catered for. This event is NOT to be missed. www. greenmanmcc. co. uk
This FDR-IDAY sees yet another wonderful ‘Funk Da Rock’ event back at the HALF MOON café commencing from 7pm - 12:15
There will be a DRUM BATTLE extraordinairre showcasing a first of its kind on the island with compares from the Asylum Seekas MC’s and beat-boxing from 9mm. DJ Four Q will also be delighting the crowds with his cutting and scratching skills merging this event!
Entry is a mere £5 and all proceeds go towards the Mines Awareness Trust
Also the GET DOWN will be ‘Soundclashing’ at Rogues from 10:30 - 2:15
That’s a double WHAMMY of Beat-tastic delights for your FUNKY FDR-IDAY FROLICS!!!
Also...keep 5th July free in your diaries...the VEF crew have a BIG day planned for you...details will follow shortly!
For all those reading this comment, why not, if you have spare time come along and give us a hand on Thursday, Friday and also Saturday upon Albert Pier? It would be greatly appreciated as we are always looking for good folk to assist with setting up, welfare of the events and also setting down. I assure you, it is a LOT of fun, and you will meet some very groovy and friendly people! It may open many doors for you also as it has for me :)
SO COME ALONG AND BE A PART OF THIS WONDERFUL COLLECTIVE AND BE PROUD - don’t be shy! The rewards are ENDLESS!
