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Sneds
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06/08/2008 19:30
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Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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I was very disapointed by the "music" we had to endure from the amphitheatre stage.
Loud would be an understatement, our pontoon was bombarded with pounding bass and pretty crap music, Friday night was particlarly bad, then again so was Saturday!
I fear the harbour festival is becoming just a "festival" with loud music, new age travellers and loads of drugs.
You could get stoned just on the fumes in the air!
I have no problem with festival goers, but this ain't Ashton Court or Glastonbury, it is however, going that way and that would be great shame.
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tre4
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06/08/2008 20:12
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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I couldn't agree more I've seen better bands in the local pubs.
I have been to the harbour festival for the last five years or so but the only thing I enjoyed this year were the fireworks and meeting some of you guys.
Bristol is one of my favorite local places to sail to but I think I'll give the festival a miss next year.
Trevor 
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csail
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06/08/2008 22:42
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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Music was the worst bit... even the bands i have employed for private parties or YC doos are way better. Didn't notice any drugs but maybe a quick e-mail to the organisers would help from each of us.
Must admit the fireworks were good though.
Andy
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06/08/2008 23:25
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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Fireworks were excellent
I was round the corner and away from the music a bit. Not so much in the thick of it, but not too noisy.
Needs to be more about the boats though
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tre4
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07/08/2008 00:10
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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Neeeds to be more about boats for sure, did spot DOT COM but didn't make contact with you guys this time, will make more of an effort next. Trevor
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07/08/2008 08:13
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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I didn't get the chance to speak to everyone, but will do next time.
Cant we do it again this weekend? 
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seedog
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07/08/2008 19:05
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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I was there on foot and I did wonder how those who were there in boats coped with the noise. Didn't see a lot of music as getting around on foot was difficult. As it was my first ever harbour festival I was surprised that there was very little opportunity to see what was happening on the water if you were not on a boat. I got the impression that most people were not that interested in boats and boating, which is fair enough. I agree the music standard was not that good and have heard similar comments elsewhere.
I have a good contact in BCC and will mention the comments made here. Think the suggestion to send feedback in is a good idea, it's important that the organisers hear from everyone as it is all too easy for them to declare it a great success and carry on making the same mistakes. Here is the link to Bristol CC feedback Bristol CC feedback
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Sneds
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08/08/2008 18:00
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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Feedback sent, thanks for that :-)
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csail
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08/08/2008 20:34
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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I just complained....wasn't the noise just the bands were crap.
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Sneds
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08/08/2008 21:08
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csail
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08/08/2008 21:15
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What?????? They were generally not good. 
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08/08/2008 21:27
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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What we need is a bit of
Robbie Williams
Queen
or the Stones.
for next year !
I will let them know, so they have time to book them all up, I am sure it wont be a problem 
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Sneds
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08/08/2008 21:29
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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I remember the stones, my Dad told me about them
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08/08/2008 21:33
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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Yeah right, I seem to remember your older than me !
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Sneds
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08/08/2008 21:35
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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Oh Yea!
Off to bed now, need me rest ya know!!
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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are they somewhere by the shoots??
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09/08/2008 07:05
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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Feedback sent - both barrells!
Lizzy D
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seedog
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09/08/2008 23:55
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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Was that the pair of cider barrels you emptied? 
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Sneds
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10/08/2008 16:16
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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csail
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12/08/2008 16:53
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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Has anyone had the organising manager phone them? I was on the phone for about half hour .....seems like next year won't be as good from the comments.
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12/08/2008 17:31
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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How do you mean not as good.
Less boom boom music?
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Sneds
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12/08/2008 19:16
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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C'mon Andy, what they say?
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csail
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13/08/2008 10:20
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Re: Bristol Harbour Festival (again)
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I did that feedback form and basically said the bands were not too good. I suggested better bands but he reckons the budget is just 40k (for music). The James Brown thing for 3 tracks was i think he said 15k.
The reason next year may not be as good is that they don't have a sponsor but i guess there is time to find one.
I also suggested combining the balloon festival with it?
I know 4 bands which i might get to play there if the guy will employ them.
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