Kaleidoscope 2019

ghostdancer

corm500 wrote: »

Bizarre statement. I'm a journalist you goon. It's my job to talk to people. I wasn't there for the free Heineken speaker.

did you find out anything that wasn't on the press release?

endainoz

corm500 wrote:

Bizarre statement. I'm a journalist you goon. It's my job to talk to people. I wasn't there for the free Heineken speaker.

You wrecked my boat you goons!!!

billybonkers

Probably pulled it as the EP announcement is big enough. Might be waiting on planning or something to come in before they can make it official.

The original press release would have you believe it is something separate to EP alright

corm500

ghostdancer wrote: »

did you find out anything that wasn't on the press release?

He hates Brexit
He thought his plane was going to crash this morning.
He thinks EP is one of the top six festivals in the world.
He has no worries about ATN or any other new festivals impacting on EP.
There will be a further release of tickets through 3 Ireland closer to the date.
Apart from that he stuck to the script.

D.Q

I'm a journalist you goon.

HA

sprucemoose

everyone's a journalist these days though sure

MadYaker

I'm hugely confused Ted.

So this guy is a journalist but he came away from this press conference not knowing whether it was about a new area at EP or a whole new festival?

endainoz

D.Q wrote:

I'm a journalist you goon.

That was me told

PabloAndRoy

D.Q wrote: »

I'm a journalist, you goon.

HA

FTFY

Standards have really slipped in recent years.

peteeeed

back on topic

PabloAndRoy

sprucemoose wrote: »

everyone's a journalist these days though sure

I'm a journalist and so is my wife.

i am confused...so there is no new festival in the wicklow hills or where ever this stunning location was meant to be. Its the new area freetown is it?

BullBlackNova

Jesus Dirty Backward wrote: »

i am confused...so there is no new festival in the wicklow hills or where ever this stunning location was meant to be. Its the new area freetown is it?

Either that, or they still have to announce this new festival and they just got ahead of themselves including in the last presser.

It seems that nobody actually asked Melvin Benn or the PR - or if they did, Benn and/or the PR asked the usual publications not to include it in print/online!

Ricosruffneck

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Either that, or they still have to announce this new festival and they just got ahead of themselves including in the last presser.

It seems that nobody actually asked Melvin Benn or the PR - or if they did, Benn and/or the PR asked the usual publications not to include it in print/online!

I saw that there's a launch party tonight with Jerry fish, perhaps it announces later?

Stillill42

Excellent entertainment, lads. This thread should be a new area in Stradbally. I'd go.

Eod100

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

I saw that there's a launch party tonight with Jerry fish, perhaps it announces later?

Think this is most likely situation

ghostdancer

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Either that, or they still have to announce this new festival and they just got ahead of themselves including in the last presser.

It seems that nobody actually asked Melvin Benn or the PR - or if they did, Benn and/or the PR asked the usual publications not to include it in print/online!

seems to have been dozens of people from tv/radio/newspapers down there today and f-uck all of them have actually found out anything that EP didn't put on their website. they would have been better staying in the office (LOL, joke, we all know they're basically there for some free food and a bit of networking)


most "journalism" these days is just glorified regurgitating of press releases anyway, often with articles pre-written and given directly to different outlets with a few words changed here and there and published as if they wrote it themselves

eg:

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2018/1119/1011931-capital-docks-development/

The city campus development spans 4.8 acres and features over 690,000 square feet of new mixed-use space, including offices, retail and multi-family units.

The Kennedy Wilson development also features more than 1.5 acres of public park space.

About 1,300 construction workers were based onsite during the building of the project, with the development expected to support hundreds of permanent jobs when fully complete.

Over 200,000 tons of concrete, 15,000 tons of steel and 7,500 panes of glass were used during construction of the project.

US bank JP Morgan and jobs website Indeed have already committed to occupy all of the available office space, and are preparing their new offices for occupancy in 2019.

"We are so proud of what the team has accomplished here in Dublin at Capital Dock with what's been our largest scale development to date, and to deliver high-quality residences within such a vibrant market," commented William McMorrow, chairman and CEO of Kennedy Wilson.

"When we began conceptualising Capital Dock years ago, we envisioned creating a new heart for the Docklands that brought people together in modern work spaces and beautiful outdoor areas, while raising the bar for residential rentals," he said.

"To see the area come to life and our vision come to fruition is incredibly satisfying and reinforces the exciting future of the Docklands and the greater Dublin market," Mr McMorrow added.

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/kennedy-wilson-announces-completion-of-capital-dock-1.3703076

The city campus spans 4.8 acres, providing more than 690,000sq ft of new mixed-use space, including offices, retail and family units, as well as more than 1.5 acres of public park space.

About 1,300 construction workers were based on site during the build, with the development expected to support hundreds of permanent jobs when fully complete.

More than 200,000 tons of concrete, 15,000 tons of steel and 7,500 panes of glass were used during construction.

Global investment bank JP Morgan and jobs site Indeed have committed to occupy all of the available office space, and are preparing their new premises for occupancy in 2019.

“We are so proud of what the team has accomplished here in Dublin at Capital Dock with what’s been our largest-scale development to date, and to deliver high-quality residences within such a vibrant market,” said Kennedy Wilson chief executive William McMorrow.

“When we began conceptualising Capital Dock years ago, we envisioned creating a new heart for the docklands that brought people together in modern work spaces and beautiful outdoor areas, while raising the bar for residential rentals.

“To see the area come to life and our vision come to fruition is incredibly satisfying and reinforces the exciting future of the docklands.”

corm500

MadYaker wrote: »

I'm hugely confused Ted.

So this guy is a journalist but he came away from this press conference not knowing whether it was about a new area at EP or a whole new festival?

As did all of the other journalists as far as I know. I’m sure if you were there you would have cut straight to through the bull and got the correct answers. It’s a pity that this thread, which is for the sharing of garnered information has become a whingefest for frustrated keyboard warriors trying to pick apart people’s contributions. I was just trying to help, in future I will keep the news where it belongs.

PabloAndRoy

corm500 wrote: »

As did all of the other journalists as far as I know. I’m sure if you were there you would have cut straight to through the bull and got the correct answers. It’s a pity that this thread, which is for the sharing of garnered information has become a whingefest for frustrated keyboard warriors trying to pick apart people’s contributions. I was just trying to help, in future I will keep the news where it belongs.

You did help .. don't mind the piss taking.

Edit: If you weren't there for the free Heineken speaker.. can I have yours?

endainoz

corm500 wrote:

As did all of the other journalists as far as I know. I’m sure if you were there you would have cut straight to through the bull and got the correct answers. It’s a pity that this thread, which is for the sharing of garnered information has become a whingefest for frustrated keyboard warriors trying to pick apart people’s contributions. I was just trying to help, in future I will keep the news where it belongs.

On Joe.ie?

corm500

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

You did help .. don't mind the piss taking.

Edit: If you weren't there for the free Heineken speaker.. can I have yours?

Haha, I cant help it I’m very thin skinned. That’s why I don’t do Twitter.
The speaker doesn’t look great tbh, did get a €20 voucher for just eat too so all is not lost.

PabloAndRoy

corm500 wrote: »

Haha, I cant help it I’m very thin skinned. That’s why I don’t do Twitter.
The speaker doesn’t look great tbh, did get a €20 voucher for just eat too so all is not lost.

I haven't had lunch yet ... If only i could just eat.

endainoz

corm500 wrote:

Haha, I cant help it I’m very thin skinned. That’s why I don’t do Twitter. The speaker doesn’t look great tbh, did get a €20 voucher for just eat too so all is not lost.

Indeed, I hope you werent too insulted from me either. I'll admit I didn't believe you, but massive facepalm on my part you are at the start of the thread telling about the invite to the party so I do apologise!

corm500

endainoz wrote: »

Indeed, I hope you werent too insulted from me either. I'll admit I didn't believe you, but massive facepalm on my part you are at the start of the thread telling about the invite to the party so I do apologise!

Cheers for that endainoz. It’s very much appreciated.

fourmations

corm500 wrote: »

Cheers for that endainoz. It’s very much appreciated.

aww, you guys!

endainoz

fourmations wrote:

aww, you guys!

Hey we're all friends here!

MattD

New location i.e. directly on top of Oscar Wilde! :P

corm500

Mr.S wrote: »

That doesn’t make sense at all (re what Melvin said to you) - the initial release specifically mentions a new festival in a new location. There’s sugar coating and exaggerating, which is a given in PR, and then there’s a lie.

Sounds like something is delaying the announcement?

Bit odd either way.

Having looked back at the original press release I agree. I would say Russborough is the location too. It looks like everything was put into place for an announcement and it got pulled at the last minute. Just my opinion though.

Eod100

Maybe waiting til next week to announce then? If it is the one on 28th June not exactly huge notice

Ricosruffneck

Saw a sign for this fest on camden St. Today is the day I guess.

Ricosruffneck

The sign looks super family friendly.

It's being sold as a family festival. If someone could take a photo to upload? I didn't get a chance as my bus was too fast.

I think this is more like a competitior to Groove festival which isn't on this year. That kinda vibe

Furious-Red

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

The sign looks super family friendly.

It's being sold as a family festival. If someone could take a photo to upload? I didn't get a chance as my bus was too fast.

I think this is more like a competitior to Groove festival which isn't on this year. That kinda vibe

I was actually thinking that the other day too

Nialler73

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

Saw a sign for this fest on camden St. Today is the day I guess.

Any indication of date or venue?

Eod100

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

Saw a sign for this fest on camden St. Today is the day I guess.

Was it same dates and location that was posted here before?

Ricosruffneck

Pic attached

maximoose

The site has gone live: https://www.kaleidoscopefestival.ie/

Not much info on it yet

Ricosruffneck

Eod100 wrote: »

Was it same dates and location that was posted here before?

28th-30th Blessington

Irelands first family friendly music and arts camping festival.

Ricosruffneck

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

28th-30th Blessington

Irelands first family friendly music and arts camping festival.

Here is image

Eod100

Nice. Wonder when they will announce?

Ricosruffneck

Eod100 wrote: »

Nice. Wonder when they will announce?

Bodger and badger with Bosco in support?

Stillill42

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

Here is image

Shocking picture, Rico. Don't give up the day job.

Ricosruffneck

Stillill42 wrote: »

Shocking picture, Rico. Don't give up the day job.

I've got moving bus syndrome. It's hereditary. Family can't take photos well either.

bodhrandude

maximoose wrote: »

The site has gone live: https://www.kaleidoscopefestival.ie/

Not much info on it yet

Whats the password?

bodhrandude

So the weekend after Body&Soul.

MJohnston

That whole "never been used before location" stuff was a fairly big spoof.

Rigor Mortis

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

Here is image

That has the smug bang of Happy Pear all over it.

Ricosruffneck

I guess the TBC festival isn't TBC anymore.

Not a huge fan of the name kaleidoscope fest though I guess Irish festival names aren't amazing in general.

Trying to think of an irish fest that sounds cool..... Electric Picnic, Castlepalooza, Knockanstocken.

All together now and Body & Soul are pretty naff sounding.

Any personal favs over the years?

endainoz

Lisdoonvarna!!! I still think Feile is a cool name

Penfailed

maximoose wrote: »

The site has gone live: https://www.kaleidoscopefestival.ie/

Not much info on it yet

Password protected. Locked down Instagram page. It's all very hush hush so far...

Eod100

Penfailed wrote: »

Password protected. Locked down Instagram page. It's all very hush hush so far...

Was up yesterday, well the main page was