Galway Arts Festival 2010

witnessrenegade

Any news as to when they will be announcing act's who will be playing at it this year? Or does anyone know of acts who will be playing it?

Thanks!

Sponge Bob

KC and the sunshine band

M.Pool

There haven't been any offical announcements yet. You can join their mailing list here http://www.galwayartsfestival.com
If anyone has heard any rumours would love to hear them.

Mrs OBumble

Kinda curious to know where the booking office is going to go this year, too.

tman

Sponge Bob wrote: »

KC and the sunshine band

Seriously?

*books flights to Galway

dolphin city

its human league and heaven 17 - are they joking???????

Robbo

Cathy Davey, Josh Ritter and Damo Dempsey for the Big Top. I am not impressed.

I appreciate they're trying to play it safe and cheap but bloody hell, you could throw a dart at a map of Ireland on a weekend and it would land on a venue where you'd see one of these.

McTigs

dolphin city wrote: »

its human league and heaven 17 - are they joking???????

I saw the Human League at Electric Picnic a few years back and they were fcuking brilliant!

Not exactly chin stroking high brow but a great gig.

Wouldn't mind seeing Heaven 17 either for that matter

Captain Darling

Bon Iver, Primal Scream and Spiritualised last year. This year, pure sh1te....

Sponge Bob

Iggy and the Stooges were possible but the Arse Festival got the Human League instead

tonyhiggins

It's a familiar story... *shrug

phelixoflaherty

The music side of this Festival is a joke. And as for having gigs on in the Radisson. Finally, the ticket prices

inisboffin

Time for another 'Project '06'/Fringe for 2011?

inisboffin

inisboffin wrote: »

Time for another 'Project '06'/Fringe for 2011?

I agree completely. Project '10'! The Arts Festival has been terrible for years and Project 06 had the better events and the better parade really.

inisboffin

brokenlaptop wrote: »

I agree completely. Project '10'! The Arts Festival has been terrible for years and Project 06 had the better events and the better parade really.

Probably too late to do it *properly* for this year, although I hear there may be mini dissents!
A good plan for next year would be great tho.

LadyMayBelle

Couldn't agree more!!

M.Pool

Am going to both gigs in the Big Top and am really looking forward to them especially the trip back to the 80s with Human League.

biko

Will def see Human League!

confuseddotcom

Does anyone know if the Galway Arts Festival takes on Volunteers? I would be very interested in helping out on the Admin. side of things for any such/similar projects taking place this year in Galway while I am out of work.

inisboffin

confuseddotcom wrote: »

Does anyone know if the Galway Arts Festival takes on Volunteers? I would be very interested in helping out on the Admin. side of things for any such/similar projects taking place this year in Galway while I am out of work.

Yup, they do. A lot of the time it is ushering the larger events and stuff like that, but I know some people who have done volunteer in more administrative areas over the years. Pop them an email.

confuseddotcom

Yeah had planned on rounding up a couple of festivals and things and popping them off an email. These things may have an element of marketing etc. amongst other aspects, so it's all beneficial and experience going forward .....

Thanks for your reply.

dinneenp

Divine Comedy is/are playing.
Some good stuff 10/15 years ago (national express etc), haven't listened to anything since.
Imagine it'll be a 'jolly happy' gig

Imagineer

Pretty sure I saw something in the Advertiser yesterday about Rodrigo y Gabriela making a return to Big Top...

slave2thewage

Got a ticket from ticketmaster which confirms Rodrigo y Gabriella.

I might go to the Human League, saw them in the Black Box for free back in '06 and it was amazingly fun.

dolphin city

well if you want to see them in 2010 they will cost you a whopping 38.50 .

somehow I think it will be packed with the "corporate friends" of the Farts Festival - yknow to fill up all the empty spaces with their free passes.

I wana see rodrigo y gabriela again anyway nd Divine Comedy would be good craic..

eagle10

Deleted User wrote: »

I wana see rodrigo y gabriela again anyway nd Divine Comedy would be good craic..

Have seen rod y gab a few times before will make sure I see them again espicially like thier versions of one and orion

tonyhiggins

Brad Mehldau :O

Starie1975

eagle10 wrote: »

Have seen rod y gab a few times before will make sure I see them again espicially like thier versions of one and orion

Same here, we bought our tickets for rodrigo y gabriela straight away.

LadyMayBelle

Saw Rod y Gab the last time they played the big top..enjoyed them but got a bit bored after the first say, 6 songs. But that is just me. Would love to see neil hannon /the divine comedy. Heard him on the radio during the week playing some of his new stuff live, love it.

Aurora Borealis

I'm looking forward to the Human League anyway and Enda Walsh's new play.

Mr.Mister

Looking forward to Human League and Heaven 17.

cs5

Just got our tickets for The Human League. Saw them at The Electric Picnic a few years ago and they were the best act of the entire weekend.
For those who think Human League is just Don't You Want Me take a look (& listen) to these from 30 years ago:

The Black Hit Of Space
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCkpueqltSE

Circus Of Death
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tDZ3868QWk&feature=related

Being Boiled
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNrnmDmffRc

WebGeek

I know it's a silly question but anyone got a ticket for sale for the divine comedy gig in Galway this week?

charlie_says

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble looks excellent. Hear they are awesome.

OOO Breakestra are playing tonight in the RD!

samf

Saw Hypnotic Brass Ensemble a month ago in the Roisin Dubh and couldnt recommend them more, they're a band you have to see live!

I realise this may also be a long shot but if anyone knows of a spare ticket for apres match if you could let me know i'd be so happy!

galwaybabe

Not officially part of the Arts Festival but there's going to be a great gig in Kelly's Bar on Bridge St tonight. Four crackin' local bands are playing- Fling, The Rye, This Nachez and The Timbertramps. MC for the night is Mrs. Nellie Murphy (who has been known to trek around Boards).
The gig starts at 8 pm and admission is a mere tenner. All proceeds to Access Music Project.

snubbleste

Was around town and there isn't the normal buzz around this year that I would associate with the Arts Festival

inisboffin

snubbleste wrote: »

Was around town and there isn't the normal buzz around this year that I would associate with the Arts Festival

Arts Fest NEEDS more local and affordable shows
Arts Festival needs another *proper* fringe!

Sponge Bob

I'm bored already, how long is this gonna go on for ??

Tinder

Does anyone know if there is a park and ride facility for the parade on Sunday?

Zeouterlimits

Tinder wrote: »

Does anyone know if there is a park and ride facility for the parade on Sunday?

There's a parade on Sunday?

Huh, so there is. I had no idea there was a Street Performance part of the GAF.

snubbleste

Zeouterlimits wrote: »

There's a parade on Sunday?
Huh, so there is. I had no idea there was a Street Performance part of the GAF.

What did you think Féile Ealaíne na Gaillimhe was exactly??

Zeouterlimits

snubbleste wrote: »

What did you think Féile Ealaíne na Gaillimhe was exactly??

What I saw on the main site:
Theatre, Dance, Music, Comedy, Talks, Art pieces etc.

I missed the Street stuff completely.

If it helps, I just moved to Galway 2 months ago.

inisboffin

Zeouterlimits wrote: »

There's a parade on Sunday?

Huh, so there is. I had no idea there was a Street Performance part of the GAF.

It's the Macnas Parade. Pretty much always been part of the festival happenings. Sometimes it is a night parade but this one is day.

No idea about parking, sorry.

jpt77

I have 2 tickets for Reginald D Hunter on Thurs 22 to swap for 2 tickets for for the Wednesday 21st gig. Can't go to the gig. Dying to see him. Hope it's ok to post this.

citycentre

I'd highly recommend "Tusk Tusk"

http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/28054

I went to see it not knowing what to expect at all and left completely blown away by both the play and the performances (including that of 7 or 8 year old Liam Lawton who was fantastic.).

Galway Youth Theatre's shows are always a highlight of the Arts Festival and this definitely lives up to their high standards.

ckeng

Never been to the Big Top before. Is there a bar?

Sponge Bob

ckeng wrote: »

Never been to the Big Top before. Is there a bar?

Coors light was the only drink they sold in the bar last year. Disgusting soap

whitewitchzita

citycentre wrote: »

I'd highly recommend "Tusk Tusk"

http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/28054

I went to see it not knowing what to expect at all and left completely blown away by both the play and the performances (including that of 7 or 8 year old Liam Lawton who was fantastic.).

Galway Youth Theatre's shows are always a highlight of the Arts Festival and this definitely lives up to their high standards.

The young boys name is Liam Loewen.

ckeng

Sponge Bob wrote: »

Coors light was the only drink they sold in the bar last year. Disgusting soap

Cheers - not a big drinker so I'm ok. I fear I'll have 4 angry sober companions though