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LaFaro head for November G Session

G Sessions Presents: LaFaro, Droids, Stereo War Favourites // Saturday 10th November // Cellar Bar, Draperstown

We are delighted to announce that rock royalty LaFaro will return to Draperstown to headline our November G Session.

Slaves to their work, the four piece have been busily preparing their third album hot from the the critical success of last year’s Easy Meat.

Former bassist Herb Magee is back in the ranks as LaFaro continue to vie for world domination, kicking off with a European tour including support to Therapy? in the coming weeks.

They’ll prepare for that however by returning to their spiritual home at the Cellar Bar in Draperstown on November 10th.

Joining them for the experience will be two G Sessions first timers in the shape of Derry city act Droids and local rock outfit Stereo War Favourites.

A limited number of tickets priced at £5 are available to purchase in advance HERE.

Entry can also be purchased at the door, subject to availability.

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Glasgowbury becomes a ‘Connected Community’

Glasgowbury are proud to announce an exciting partnership with BT’s ‘Connected Communities’ initiative which will see the Draperstown organisation offer computer courses in the local area.

The programme is aimed at providing on the ground access to computers and IT support so that everyone has the chance to get online.

Under BT’s drive to get people tech savvy, Glasgowbury will become a hub for the Connected Communities project, offering teaching in everything from the basics of getting started online.

“Simply put, we believe everyone should be connected,” said a spokesperson for BT.

“With BT Connected Communities we’ll show how easy it is to go online and experience the World Wide Web – and how it can help make your life better.”

Glasgowbury will offer classes on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm at their office space on the Tobermore Road in Draperstown, beginning on Tuesday 25th September.

The first sessions will focus on getting people started with the use of computers including the basics of IT and internet use and the course will run for a maximum of six weeks.

It is Glasgowbury’s aim to expand the initiative to eventually offer creative classes in various software and computer development.

For more information on the Connected Communities programmes and to register for the course, contact Glasgowbury on 028 796 28428.

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Call to update music tutor pool

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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Rams’ Pocket Radio kickstart new season of G Sessions

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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Youth arts festival a ‘small but massive’ success

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 host 3 day youth arts festival

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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Reviews, views and more from Glasgowbury 2012

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

Official Glasgowbury Promo

As always, do a search on Youtube and you’ll find any number of crazy cameos from throughout the weekend.

Youtube Footage

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:

BBC ATL REVIEW

Others doing the rounds included:

AU

Culture NI

Pastie Bap

Jonny Tiernan’s Gigantic Blog

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

Across The Line

Daily Mirror

NI 2012

Chordblossom

Keith Rutherford Photography

Anthony Irvine Photography

Andy Yoong Photography

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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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Lost Property (2012)

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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Final tickets available!

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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‘It’s a festival we all wanted to do’

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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