aurora green said:
probably the same reason I laugh at old ladies falling over
Big Green Gathering - who's coming?
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probably the same reason I laugh at old ladies falling over
Ground Elder
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indeed. I've been telling people they are about £70 and watching them flinch at that. I'll be there from the Monday until the Tuesday after it ends. Come and say hello and I may provide tea
aurora green
Tectonic
Dub said:
PieEye said:
You're a funny couple, well matched tho'
han
love is the answer
aurora green said:
I know what you mean about that, and they really did take risks and inspire people at times when it really mattered. And for that they deserve respect.
Perhaps I'm turning cynical in my old age
but they really do make me cringe now, ...maybe it's due to a tinge of sadness in myself that people don't get as passionate about these issues (such as roadbuilding) any more. I guess I find it painful to watch sometimes cos it reminds me of times past.Maybe it IS London that's done that to me. I hadn't thought of it like that. Good on you for sticking by the old buggers!
aurora green said:
That's what the Big Green is all about, in the end. The people, the party, all the random madness, the creativity and the fact that it's one of the only festivals that exists that isn't a sell-out....no sponsorship, just a lovely place for a bunch of like-minded peeps to get together and have a ball and share things that inspire them.....
<oh god I'm sounding like a right old hippy now>...
Hollis
bloody furious
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There's your answer.. no branding.. no schedule of pre-planned minimal-effort consumption.. sounds like too much effort for yer average festival goer.. oh yes..
See you at the Dorzet Steam Fair, maybe..
han said:IThe people, the party, all the random madness, the creativity and the fact that it's one of the only festivals that exists that isn't a sell-out....no sponsorship, just a lovely place for a bunch of like-minded peeps to get together and have a ball and share things that inspire them.....
<oh god I'm sounding like a right old hippy now>...
There's your answer.. no branding.. no schedule of pre-planned minimal-effort consumption.. sounds like too much effort for yer average festival goer.. oh yes..
See you at the Dorzet Steam Fair, maybe..
Hollis said:There's your answer.. no branding.. no schedule of pre-planned minimal-effort consumption.. sounds like too much effort for yer average festival goer.. oh yes..
Translation for others : Hollis is carrying on an argument from his 'What have hippies ever achieved' thread, in General!
And that's over-polarising nonsense about people who go to other festivals not wanting to make any effort Hollis. The DIY thing isn't just confined to the BGG, excellent though it sounds as if it all is up there. There's plenty of other non or minimally branded small festivals all over, where th DIY make your own entertainment thing thrives, alongside/additionally to the scheduled programme ....
See you at the Dorzet Steam Fair, maybe..
I'd LOVE to go that, in fact, and probably will, one year
Hollis
bloody furious
Hey! I say things in my words, not yours.. okay?William of Walworth said:Translation for others : Hollis is carrying on an argument from his 'What have hippies ever achieved' thread, in General!
And that's over-polarising nonsense about people who go to other festivals not wanting to make any effort Hollis. The DIY thing isn't just confined to the BGG, excellent though it sounds as if it all is up there. There's plenty of other non or minimally branded small festivals all over, where th DIY make your own entertainment thing thrives, alongside/additionally to the scheduled programme ....
Translation for the others.. ignore WoW.
moose
like some cat from Japan
Even if you don't like their stuff, that's kind of harsh.han said:
They don't 'nick' songs, but have, for years, sent royalties to the Baka people through their charity Global Music Exchange, as well as building a music house/recording studio in the rainforest to enable them to record their own music to sell. This enables the Baka to share money through their own community, and enables them to cement their future in the forest, rather than having to move elsewhere for work. Call them wrinkly old acid casualties all you like, but not thieves. 
ETA: Aims of their charity:
- Record endangered music and bring royalties from sales back to the musicians' community.
- Use funds collected to carry out projects agreed by and of benefit to the community.
- Encourage self-worth and respect for their culture by showing that it is appreciated in the wider world.
- Relieve poverty in communities which have provided music for recordings.
- Educate people in Britain about foreign cultures by running workshops in schools and community centres.
Hollis said:For example compare BGG website to that of Beautiful Days - see where the emphasis is..
I share that criticism of BD actually -- not nearly enough, in fact hardly any at all, emphasis on campaigning etc. I've lobbied them myself to get Schnews, Green campaigns, etc. stalls on site.
To be a little fairer, BD do employ a lot of staff with many of the stewards, etc. coming from campaigning backgrounds, and there is a big Traveller/live in vehicle area, mixed crew and punter.
At least the only visible 'corporate' sponsorship down at Escot is Otter Ales from Honiton (4 miles away)
But it could be a whole lot better there I agree .... they should take a leaf out of the BGG book .... except BGG don't have local ciders/ales (I don't think, maybe they will this time).
moose said:Even if you don't like their stuff, that's kind of harsh.
ETA: Aims of their charity:
- Record endangered music and bring royalties from sales back to the musicians' community.
- Use funds collected to carry out projects agreed by and of benefit to the community.
- Encourage self-worth and respect for their culture by showing that it is appreciated in the wider world.
- Relieve poverty in communities which have provided music for recordings.
- Educate people in Britain about foreign cultures by running workshops in schools and community centres.
Nice one moose. I was going to try and say something similar about Baka, but I thought I'd leave it to someone who knew more about them
han
love is the answer
moose said:Even if you don't like their stuff, that's kind of harsh.
ETA: Aims of their charity:
- Record endangered music and bring royalties from sales back to the musicians' community.
- Use funds collected to carry out projects agreed by and of benefit to the community.
- Encourage self-worth and respect for their culture by showing that it is appreciated in the wider world.
- Relieve poverty in communities which have provided music for recordings.
- Educate people in Britain about foreign cultures by running workshops in schools and community centres.
Fuck, really ?
Shit, I didn't know the background to them, I was being a bit flippant about them to be honest cos I don't like their music, but didn't realise they were doing a load of good work. What a cynical old cow I'm turning into. That'll learn me.
thanx moose for enlightening me <runs off to cast out cynicism chakra>
I'm sure you'll atone by drinking a hippy pint down there han!
If you can find one ....
If you can find one ....
Ground Elder
Well-Known Member
OK, if we spare Baka Beyond can we dismember Kangeroo Moon?
han
love is the answer
I guess it's the digeridoo/pagan images that spring to mind.....
Has anyone ever heard of a band called 'Tribal Drift'? I remember being really into them about 10 years ago, they had a kind of ambient reggae didge thing going on *eek*
I found the cd when rummaging through our cds recently and practically convulsed with cringeworthiness when I saw the Tribal Drift cd cover. There was this spiral of words about how we can connect with the Goddess using the timeless spirit of the didge....
It's amazing how your musical taste can change over the years isn't it.....and it never fails to amaze me that people are *still* making psy-trance, it has to be said...
Has anyone ever heard of a band called 'Tribal Drift'? I remember being really into them about 10 years ago, they had a kind of ambient reggae didge thing going on *eek*
I found the cd when rummaging through our cds recently and practically convulsed with cringeworthiness when I saw the Tribal Drift cd cover. There was this spiral of words about how we can connect with the Goddess using the timeless spirit of the didge....
It's amazing how your musical taste can change over the years isn't it.....and it never fails to amaze me that people are *still* making psy-trance, it has to be said...
Hollis said:
Alcohol wise, sort of, yes ..... ethical corrrectness gone mad-wise, NOT!!
Hollis
bloody furious
William of Walworth said:Alcohol wise, sort of, yes ..... ethical corrrectness gone mad-wise, NOT!!
You know.. I think you could smuggle in some real ale..
Anyway. out of virtual interest.. i think my festival calender is looking..
Blackpool punk festival
Gong! festival
BGG
Unfortunatly I think BGG clashes with BPF
So the punk festival will take precedence.. if I can be arsed.. such is the way.
Hollis said:
Well I would if I was going, but that's not really the point ...
Maybe they've changed the beer arrangements. Would be interesting to know .....
han said:I guess it's the digeridoo/pagan images that spring to mind.....
Has anyone ever heard of a band called 'Tribal Drift'? I remember being really into them about 10 years ago, they had a kind of ambient reggae didge thing going on *eek*
I found the cd when rummaging through our cds recently and practically convulsed with cringeworthiness when I saw the Tribal Drift cd cover. There was this spiral of words about how we can connect with the Goddess using the timeless spirit of the didge....
It's amazing how your musical taste can change over the years isn't it.....and it never fails to amaze me that people are *still* making psy-trance, it has to be said...
Tribal Drift were disgusting. They ended up on On-U Sound for an album, but i guess Sherwood must have been out of the office that day
pootle said:
Surely not officially?
Unenforeceable, and from everything I hear, not really enforced
and the unintended side effect seems to be that there's a big semi-covert market in wonderful corporate lagers and ciders from the back of trucks ... they'd rather have that than ethical small-producer beers/ciders/genuine lagers from an official tent?Madness.
Each to their own ... as I said earlier, I'd rather be at Earl's Court that w/e
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