What's going on on shop street

Rylan · 13-03-2010 03:03PM #1

Loads of cameras around and film crews. Girlfriend asked one of the camera men what was going on and he said he couldn't tell her. Like it was a secret or something. Anyone any clue.

dilallio · 13-03-2010 03:33PM

Were they dancing in the moonlight ???

It was a Flash Mob. Was walking down the street, heard the music, went over to see what was going on, and suddenly other "onlookers" started dancing around. Had to retreat quickly. It went on for about 5 mins. and then, they were gone. Very surreal.

snubbleste · 13-03-2010 03:35PM

They're doing a docusoap on Seamusín, everyone's favourite little person

Rylan · 13-03-2010 03:42PM

dilallio wrote: »

Were they dancing in the moonlight ???

It was a Flash Mob. Was walking down the street, heard the music, went over to see what was going on, and suddenly other "onlookers" started dancing around. Had to retreat quickly. It went on for about 5 mins. and then, they were gone. Very surreal.

Yeah and it's caught me in its spotlight.

LadyMayBelle · 13-03-2010 05:34PM

Teehee! Some of you would have copped it as we invited boardsies to join us on a thread on the Galway forum
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As part of the Arts Festival they organised a few rehearsals in the black box over the past few weeks and only told us today what time it would be on!

Went really well, altho we were all really squished as Shop Street was packed anyway...I got someone to film it so I'll post it later, but there were cameras everywhere and photographers..

A really fun two minutes!

dilallio · 13-03-2010 06:11PM

I got some of it on my phone - missed the start cos I was trying to retreat when everyone around me started dancing

LadyPennyworth - can you see yourself in this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fha2Mq7dwq8

LadyMayBelle · 13-03-2010 06:54PM

Deadly, thanks for that Dilallio!
So soon too!

I'm behind the guy with the baseball cap and beard! But can see another boardsie so I'll alert him to your video!

There were cameras in Lynches and on top of McCambridges so looking forward to that footage.

galwaybabe · 13-03-2010 08:20PM

Nice one for that. It was brilliant craic being part of it. The rehearsals were great too. Looking forward to Wednesday night

KittyeeTrix · 13-03-2010 08:25PM

Aw no, I would've loved to have been part of that. I was only saying it a few days ago to the hubby when we were watching one on tv that it would be great fun to be in one:mad:

LadyMayBelle · 13-03-2010 08:27PM

galwaybabe wrote: »

Nice one for that. It was brilliant craic being part of it. The rehearsals were great too. Looking forward to Wednesday night

Deadly, who were you ?!

Loved it, wasn't it great craic

Stench Blossoms · 13-03-2010 08:29PM

LadyPennyworth wrote: »

Deadly, thanks for that Dilallio!
So soon too!

I'm behind the guy with the baseball cap and beard! But can see another boardsie so I'll alert him to your video!

There were cameras in Lynches and on top of McCambridges so looking forward to that footage.

Looks brilliant.

Fair play to all involved.

galwaybabe · 13-03-2010 08:29PM

LadyPennyworth wrote: »

Deadly, who were you ?!
Loved it, wasn't it great craic

I was over near the Zhivago side. can't see myself in that video. I think the official video will be up on Monday. I haven't laughed so much in a long time as I did at those rehearsals

mikom · 13-03-2010 08:44PM

orla wrote: »

Thank god your not the girl in black at the front there !

Why?

galwaybabe · 13-03-2010 08:47PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2utcckk9tao
Another one

LadyMayBelle · 13-03-2010 09:32PM

galwaybabe wrote: »

I was over near the Zhivago side. can't see myself in that video. I think the official video will be up on Monday. I haven't laughed so much in a long time as I did at those rehearsals

So was I......

Bob_Harris · 13-03-2010 10:02PM

I miss living in Galway. It's plentiful of hot chicks it has to be said.

oneofakind32 · 14-03-2010 01:38AM

Looks like loads of fun! Who organized it? How dose one get involved, if there is to be another one that is!

LadyMayBelle · 14-03-2010 01:40AM

oneofakind32 wrote: »

Looks like loads of fun! Who organized it? How dose one get involved, if there is to be another one that is!

It was the St Patrick's Festival crew, as the St Patrick's Day festivities kicked off today... not sure there'll be another one for a long time, although it would be great!

inisboffin · 14-03-2010 01:52AM

looked great craic! Sorry I had to miss it.
There's more stuff on the streets on Mon eve too, bit of street stuff from the Macnas young folk I believe.
Just get together with your friends and plan a flashmob of your own! It can be as simple or elaborate as you choose.

LadyMayBelle · 14-03-2010 02:02AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr6HtIuBHNQ

Here's the footage I got someone to take. Spot yourselves

Wolverine359 · 14-03-2010 02:32AM

Here's another video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgOre0XeJUY

[-0-] · 14-03-2010 02:44AM

Awesome stuff.

LadyMayBelle · 14-03-2010 12:33PM

One more, apparently the professional ones will be up Tuesday ?
Here's an aerial view one but he misses the mexican wave

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HsaO7v9Vz0

Xiney · 14-03-2010 12:42PM

the best are the ones who are trying to join in but don't know the steps.

fair play!

LadyMayBelle · 14-03-2010 12:44PM

Xiney wrote: »

the best are the ones who are trying to join in but don't know the steps.

fair play!

There's a legend of a chap in a red jacket in my video, hadn't a clue but got stuck in the middle and joined in; except for the freeze part: he did a little wobble and scooted out! That's what made it fun!

Xiney · 14-03-2010 12:46PM

absolutely lol

can't wait for the pro video - going up on fb!

Mars Bar · 14-03-2010 01:08PM

That's unreal! Fair play to everybody involved, this is what I love about Galway.

A massive one for the Volvo Ocean Race would be cool. Loads of time to practice!

KittyeeTrix · 14-03-2010 01:13PM

mars bar wrote: »

That's unreal! Fair play to everybody involved, this is what I love about Galway.

A massive one for the Volvo Ocean Race would be cool. Loads of time to practice!

That would be a great time to do one:D
Would defo get a lot of national attention!!!

Das Kitty · 14-03-2010 02:23PM

Aw bless the fella in the red jacket. What a legend. I'd love to be part of a flashmob.

inisboffin · 14-03-2010 02:25PM

Boards flashmob?

galwaybabe · 14-03-2010 02:41PM

inisboffin wrote: »

Boards flashmob?

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What's going on on shop street

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