Glasgowbury are in the process of updating our pool of contemporary music providers.
With increased activity in music lessons in guitar, bass and drums across regular tuition classes, workshops and masterclasses, we are inviting tutors to join our database.
We would like to ask any interested musicians with relevant experience to get in touch with us.
Please email a copy of your CV detailing all relevant experience to workshops@glasgowbury.com
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The first G Session of the 2012/13 season kicks off this September with a powerhouse showcase from acclaimed local act Rams’ Pocket Radio.
The alter ego of Peter McCauley, Rams’ have been highly tipped for success with the launch of their debut album.
The band return to the G Sessions at the Cellar Bar in Draperstown to showcase work from said album, Trajectories.
Support on the night comes from two G Session first timers in Amidships and Katharine Philippa.
Tickets for the highly sought after gig are available to purchase online now: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/184198
Tickets may also be purchased at the door subject to availability.
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Glasgowbury hosted a three day youth arts festival in Draperstown recently with massively successful results.
Combining elements of dance, circus skills and music; the course was designed to provide hands-on access to arts activities in the rural area.
Over 100 participants benefitted from the high energy, fun-filled festival with something for everyone.
Creative director Paddy Glasgow said, “Glasgowbury is all about supporting young creative talent and events like this offer a great introduction to arts activities, particularly in a rural location where access can be a problem,” he said.
“Over 105 participants took part and with great feedback all round we look forward to running many similar events in the future.”
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Glasgowbury are pleased to announce they will run a three day festival of activities aimed at getting young people involved in the arts.
Set to take place in Draperstown from Tuesday 21st August to Thursday 23rd August for those aged 8-18, each day will be dedicated to a specific discipline including dance, music and circus skills.
DANCE WORKSHOP
A dance workshop will take place on Tuesday 21st August at the Back Row Recreation Centre in Draperstown where participants will learn aspects of hip-hop, popping, locking, freestyle and shuffling from a professional and fun dance organisation.
CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP
The circus skills workshop will take place on Wednesday 22nd August at the Back Row Recreation Centre in Draperstown with hands on tutoring in poi, juggling, plate spinning, stilts and bike balancing amongst other exciting activities.
MUSIC WORKSHOP
An all day music workshop will take place on Thursday 23rd August at the Cornstore Youth Club in Draperstown and there is the option to take part in guitar, drums, singing or songwriting sessions – and you can sign up for one all day session or two half day sessions.
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The cost for the dance and circus skills workshops is £3 per person and the all day music workshop is £5 per person – and if you’re interested in signing up for all three days it’s only £10.
Registration is essential – please contact Glasgowbury on 028 796 28428 to book your spot now or to find out more information.
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Glasgowbury’s three day youth arts festival is supported by the Workspace Community Fund.
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Another year on the mountain has been and gone.
But rather than confine our memories to a vault while we wait for next year to roll around, thankfully there were plenty of people on hand throughout the day to document proceedings which allows us to look back on our 12th birthday celebrations.
From reviews to radio to video and photos, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into and relive another memorable day in the mountains.
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Videos:
Check out the official Glasgowbury promo video which has been produced, filmed and edited by Sean Duncan from Redcap Productions
As always, do a search on Youtube and you’ll find any number of crazy cameos from throughout the weekend.
We are also proud to continue our relationship with TG4’s POP4 Programme who were filming exclusive interviews and sets at the festival – footage will be online soon.
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Reviews:
The BBC were out in force at Glasgowbury filming, snapping and generally reviewing the asses off every band there:
Others doing the rounds included:
The County Times – Page 22-23
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Photos:
A host of photographers were snapping away all day and although a lot of links and snaps can be found on our Facebook page, check out these exclusive sets too:
Official Glasgowbury photo set by Shane Kelly
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Radio:
We are extremely grateful for the exposure that local radio dedicate to Glasgowbury. A number recorded exciting pieces from throughout the day:
ATL recorded main stage audio and interviews for two special shows.
Electric Mainline recorded an hour special live on the site with interviews and live music.
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Elsewhere there’s a raft of more reviews, photos and everything in between. To stay up to date with all advancements, keep an eye on our official Facebook page!
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A number of items have been recovered from the festival site which we now want to reunite with their rightful owners.
If you think any of the following items may belong to you, please get in touch with us on 028 796 28428 or email info@glasgowbury.com
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– A purse belonging to Miriam Witts;
– A purse belonging to Sinead O’Neill;
– A bank card belonging to Mr C Feeney;
– A LG flip phone;
– A white coloured iphone;
– A black coloured Blackberry;
– A Samsung push phone;
– A black coloured backpack with various items inside;
– A black coloured leather jacket belonging to Catherine Cassidy;
– A key on a distinctive key ring;
– A passport belonging to Mr C O’Mianain.
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Please get in touch with us as soon as you can if you think any of these things belong to you.
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The site is open and Glasgowbury 2012 is underway!
Campers have been arriving all day and the site is buzzing with excitement ahead of the big day tomorrow.
Online ticket sales have now stopped and the final and remaining tickets can be purchased from all the participating stores, a full list of which you can find HERE.
A limited number of tickets may also be purchased from the festival box office subject to availability.
We’ll see you up the mountain!
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Eagle’s Rock gets ready for one of its most exciting birthday bashes yet as festival headliners Therapy? prepare to take the ‘Small But Massive’ festival on an exciting adventure.
A Brief Crack Of Light, the iconic NI band’s most recent album was released earlier this year to widespread acclaim, finding the trio back on fighting fit form and showing the world that they hadn’t gone away.
We caught up with Michael McKeegan to capture his feelings ahead of the Eagle’s Rock weekender.
Excited? “Very much so. Paddy (Glasgow) has been in touch with us in one way or another for a few years now and we’ve either been double-booked or unable to do it before,” said the bassist.
“But we spoke together as a band from last year and were very specific in saying that we’ll do it this time round, it’s the one we all agreed we wanted to do.”
This year’s event will also see a piece of history made as Therapy? headline their first ever NI festival, an achievement which Glasgowbury are proud to be a part of.
And with over 20 years experience in the music industry, cementing their place as rock giants with the 90s’ Mercury nominated album Troublegum, the NI trio will have a massive back catalogue of material to work from come this Saturday night.
“Alan from LaFaro has been standing in for us on some European dates recently and it’s went really well,” he said – Alan will also play with the band at Glasgowbury.
“It’s been a wee bit of a twist for us throwing some older songs into the mix which has been a nice change but we’re really looking forward to getting a chance to playing them at Glasgowbury too.”
“I’ve never been to the festival before,” he admits, “but almost everyone I know has been and I’ve heard great things about it from them all so I’m really looking forward to finally getting up to it.”
And get up they shall, as Therapy? finish off proceedings on the Small But Massive stage this Saturday night, bringing the 12th annual Glasgowbury Music Festival to a close.
For a full rundown of all the stages, CLICK HERE.
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Due to phenomenal demand, all campervan spaces for Glasgowbury 2012 have now sold out.
You can still purchases both camping and day tickets to the festival and they are available to buy online from HMV TICKETS.
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Check out all this important information that you need to know about this year’s festival with hints and tips ranging from car parking to food.
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Getting your ticket
– Tickets cost between £35-45 + booking fee and are available online and from a number of local retailers.
– It may be possible to purchase tickets on the day (subject to availability – keep checking www.glasgowbury.com for up to date information).
– The box office will be located at the designated car park, at the bottom of the festival road, and will be open from 2pm – 10pm on Friday 20th July and from 10am – 9pm on Saturday 21st July.
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Getting here
– Glasgowbury encourage public transport where possible and have re-introduced a province wide bus service from various locations. Return buses (£20) will depart on Friday evening and return on Sunday morning from a number of occasions, a Belfast day return service will also be available. To book a place on any of these services or for more information, contact Chambers on 028 2764 1880 or see www.coachireland.com
– Other private hire buses must inform Glasgowbury (info@glasgowbury.com) of their arrival details to help facilitate ease of access and security implementation.
– If travelling by car, road signs will direct you to the festival site from Draperstown.
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Parking when you get here
– The box office and campsites will open from 2pm on Friday 20th July. Anyone arriving before this time will have to wait.
– Road diversions will be in place from 2pm on Friday 20th July until 1pm on Sunday 22nd July for health and safety reasons. Please follow all relevant information that will lead to a safe environment for pedestrians.
– The car park and box office is located approximately one mile from the festival and camp sites.
– A cost of £5 per car will apply to park your car (to cover security and field hire costs). For further queries about parking, including disabled access, email info@glasgowbury.com
– The car park will remain open for a few hours after the festival is over to allow day ticket holders to depart.
– Shuttle buses will run from the car park to the festival site all day at a cost of just £3 per person. One ticket price permits you to unlimited bus travel over the weekend.
– The shuttle buses will run on Friday 20th July from: 2pm to 10pm / Saturday 21st July from: 10am to 2am / Sunday 22nd July from: 7am to 2pm.
– Festival goers are not permitted to sleep in cars at the car park.
– Private hire coaches taxiing festival-goers are not permitted to park in the designated car park due to space restrictions.
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Camp Site/Accommodation Information
– The camp site will open from 2pm on Friday 20th July and must be vacated by 12 noon on Sunday 22nd July. Those who arrive before this time will have to wait until the box office opens.
– Bin bags will be supplied to all campers. Please respect the camp site and your patch by keeping your area tidy and using the clean up facilities provided.
– Clear plastic bags will also be provided to all campers. Please place designated recyclable materials in these bags and present it to the Friends Of The Earth team to be in with a chance of winning exclusive Glasgowbury prizes.
– A designated family camp site and quiet area will be located on site. Please make security aware of your requirements on entry and they will show you to the correct area.
– No glass bottles, no camp fires and no stoves (of any kind) will be allowed in the camping area – this will be strictly enforced in order to ensure everyones safety.
– A number of local accommodation suppliers offer an alternative to the camp site – see here for more information.
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Camper Van Information
– Camper vans will be allowed to park within the designated festival car park, in the vicinity of the festival site.
– All those staying in a camper van must purchase a festival and camping ticket and an extra cost of £10 will apply to cover costs for a hard and steady ground.
– Those staying in a camper van will have access to the camp site but ordinary campers will not be allowed into the camper van site.
– Camper van places are limited – email info@glasgowbury.com to book or find out more information.
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Festival Activities
– Free programmes will be available on the day detailing all activities / a site map / stage times / important information etc.
– There are six stages with a variety of talent and styles spread across them.
– A kids zone will see some colour and excitement added to the site with face-painters, magicians, clowns, stilt walkers, superhero wrestling kits and swingball stations spread throughout the area.
– A plethora of traders and stalls will be on site for your pleasure – so bring some extra cash and dive into stalls selling everything from home-made products to funky wigs and wellies.
– And don’t forget to get your hands on some official Glasgowbury merchandise. Limited reserves mean a first come, first served basis.
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Food and Drink Information
– You may bring your own food, drink and alcohol to the camp site but you will not be allowed to bring any drinks or alcohol into the festival site.
– No glass bottles will be permitted on the camp site and regular searches by security will enforce this.
– A full selection of food stalls will feature at the festival selling products such as buffalo burgers, burritos, burgers, chips, crepes and more with both vegetarian and coeliac options available.
– There will be two fully stocked bars on site: One will serve Harp, Guinness, spirits and a selection of wines while a Red Bull cocktail bar will offer a selection of alternative cool refreshments.
– Be sure to wash your hands prior to preparing food and drink – our super furry animals may have left some present droppings behind them.
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Behaviour
– Glasgowbury reserve the right to eject anyone from the camping or festival site subject to improper behaviour as determined by security.
– Please respect yourself and others to make your festival experience a safe and enjoyable one for all.
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Other important information
– Under 12s will be allowed entry to the festival for free with an accompanying adult (four children per one adult) / 16 & 17 year olds can come to the festival unattended by an adult but will not be allowed access to the bar or alcohol.
– First aiders will be on hand throughout the day should you require basic medication; painkillers etc. Prescription medicines may also be held here.
– I.D. may be required at the festival gate and bar as applicable.
– Bring appropriate clothing and accessories in case of inclement weather.
– Strobe lighting will be in use throughout the day. Please use care and attention where appropriate.
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