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blue-army · 24-05-2012, 17:43

Anyone know anything about Waterford Music Fest 2012?

Would've expected them to be building on the success of last years event, but I've heard nothing at all so far.

It's nearly June now - is it even going ahead this year?

MitchKoobski · 24-05-2012, 18:05

They kept saying stuff like "just wait and see" and "we've got big news coming your way, line-up announced soon!".

Been quite for nearly two months now.

Psychedelic · 24-05-2012, 18:14

You would think after last year they would've learned their lesson not to go announcing things if they can't follow through. Who knows though hopefully it may go ahead later in the year, looking very doubtful now though.

AdMMM · 24-05-2012, 18:19

Well they have to keep some sort of presence to keep people interested in the event of them having something to announce. Probably a bit too late to be able to effectively promote anything for this Summer now though.

FishBowel · 24-05-2012, 18:41

This is the worst year yet for music festivals, they're either getting cancelled or postponed.

Paully D · 24-05-2012, 18:46

I'd imagine the big concert in Phoenix Park has done a lot of damage to it as Calvin Harris, Snoop Dogg and Tinie Tempah would have been the sort of acts they'd have gone after.

blue-army · 24-05-2012, 19:39

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Originally Posted by Paully D

I'd imagine the big concert in Phoenix Park has done a lot of damage to it as Calvin Harris, Snoop Dogg and Tinie Tempah would have been the sort of acts they'd have gone after.

Yeah but with no Oxegen this year there's plenty of acts available? I would've seen it as an opportunity for them to push on.

Don't think they need top international acts like those you mentioned either.
Something along the lines of the Sea Sessions in Donegal are doing would be good. Their lineup with the likes of Happy Mondays, Kaiser Chiefs, Run DMC and the Coronas would surely draw a decent crowd in Waterford?

Jason Todd · 25-05-2012, 17:24

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Originally Posted by blue-army

Yeah but with no Oxegen this year there's plenty of acts available? I would've seen it as an opportunity for them to push on.

Don't think they need top international acts like those you mentioned either.
Something along the lines of the Sea Sessions in Donegal are doing would be good. Their lineup with the likes of Happy Mondays, Kaiser Chiefs, Run DMC and the Coronas would surely draw a decent crowd in Waterford?

Totally agree, this year was open for them to make a bigger name for themselves. I think acts that are "just" under the 'mainstream banner' would be the way to go for them too. Plenty of Irish acts would be happy to perform I would say, hope if the organisers do actually have something planned that they haven't left it too late. Sea Sessions, Strawberry Fest etc have been advertised on radio for ages.

Bluezar · 26-05-2012, 02:57

It's not going ahead this year which is a shame because I really enjoyed last year

abouttobebanned · 26-05-2012, 08:14

Maybe they're taking a year out to do some research, get in some more experience with smaller events etc. I'd say they'll be back with a new, improved and more polished show next year.

wex_lad · 26-05-2012, 13:29

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Maybe they're taking a year out to do some research, get in some more experience with smaller events etc. I'd say they'll be back with a new, improved and more polished show next year.

Last year was rubbish, I didn't care tho cos I got in for free but it was badly run by fellas who really haven't a clue. Fellas just trying to make a name for themselves. Last years "festival" was fairly awful. Some rubbish acts and even worse organisation. I pity the poor fools who forked out nearly €60 to see it. I walked in for free and felt cheated as I knew I would never get those 5 or 6 hours of my life back.

abouttobebanned · 26-05-2012, 17:04

Bit harsh

AdMMM · 26-05-2012, 17:31

Rubbish acts? By no means would they be my cup of tea but have no problem admitting they were pretty big!

deisedave · 26-05-2012, 17:57

To be honest dublin is an hour away on the Motorway, I would prefer go see someone there than go to the rsc or anywhere in Waterford really. Plus Dublin can attract way better acts than Waterford can.

fricatus · 27-05-2012, 10:39

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To be honest dublin is an hour away on the Motorway, I would prefer go see someone there than go to the rsc or anywhere in Waterford really. Plus Dublin can attract way better acts than Waterford can.

Nice to see you're 100% behind your city there, "Déise" Dave.

Maybe we should just call you Dave?

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blue-army Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blaaville Posts: 1,116 Adverts \| Friends	Waterford Music Fest Anyone know anything about Waterford Music Fest 2012? Would've expected them to be building on the success of last years event, but I've heard nothing at all so far. It's nearly June now - is it even going ahead this year?

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24-05-2012, 18:05	#2
MitchKoobski Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Straight Outta' Compton, Waterford Posts: 5,050 Adverts \| Friends	They kept saying stuff like "just wait and see" and "we've got big news coming your way, line-up announced soon!". Been quite for nearly two months now.

24-05-2012, 18:14	#3
Psychedelic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,789 Adverts \| Friends	You would think after last year they would've learned their lesson not to go announcing things if they can't follow through. Who knows though hopefully it may go ahead later in the year, looking very doubtful now though.

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AdMMM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Waterford Posts: 8,300 Adverts \| Friends	Well they have to keep some sort of presence to keep people interested in the event of them having something to announce. Probably a bit too late to be able to effectively promote anything for this Summer now though.

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FishBowel Banned Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 361 Adverts \| Friends	This is the worst year yet for music festivals, they're either getting cancelled or postponed.

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Paully D Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 10,649 Adverts \| Friends	I'd imagine the big concert in Phoenix Park has done a lot of damage to it as Calvin Harris, Snoop Dogg and Tinie Tempah would have been the sort of acts they'd have gone after.

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Bluezar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London/Waterford Posts: 253 Adverts \| Friends	It's not going ahead this year which is a shame because I really enjoyed last year

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abouttobebanned Closed Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,811 Adverts \| Friends	Maybe they're taking a year out to do some research, get in some more experience with smaller events etc. I'd say they'll be back with a new, improved and more polished show next year.

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abouttobebanned Closed Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,811 Adverts \| Friends	Bit harsh

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AdMMM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Waterford Posts: 8,300 Adverts \| Friends	Rubbish acts? By no means would they be my cup of tea but have no problem admitting they were pretty big!

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deisedave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,097 Adverts \| Friends	To be honest dublin is an hour away on the Motorway, I would prefer go see someone there than go to the rsc or anywhere in Waterford really. Plus Dublin can attract way better acts than Waterford can.