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Permalink Reply by Little Soul Eric on November 4, 2010 at 12:44am

Where do i sign up sounds a really great idea

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on November 4, 2010 at 1:11am

I am The Godfather, and I approve this message...that's what I'm supposed to say, isn't it?

Permalink Reply by Ryan Gallagher on November 4, 2010 at 1:20am

Having missed the last event and done nothing to help the scene out other than winning guitars at last years raffle I think this is a great idea. I have been so busy this year I have barely picked up a guitar but would love to help out in any way I can. I may be too busy working to do any ground work but the benefits of that work are that I can afford to help out a little more on the cash side. I will throw £100 in straight away, anyone else who can afford to should put some cash in to support those who can't. I can probably put more in down the line but let's make sure it is set up properly and get the UK CBG Foundation or whatever you want to call it, doing good, spreading the word and getting the craft out there for the younger generation and older lazier people like me. I can pass this around some other people who might help out too.

I think it is a fantastic idea and something that is really needed to help the scene grow out of a niche. Busking in downtown London or in Notting Hill at the Portobello markets would also be great fund raisers. T shirts and such like might also work well to get the message out.

Talk to you soon,
Ryan.

Permalink Reply by Tim Porter on November 4, 2010 at 1:43am

Excellent idea, count me in, anything that helps at grass roots level has got to be a good thing. One word of caution; try not ot let it become a clique. I know it's not the intention but have seen similar well intentioned movements ruined by 'elitism'. I am not suggesting this will go the same way, just a cautionary note.

Permalink Reply by smojo on November 4, 2010 at 2:00am

I think it's a great idea. In order to get more people to join and bring more money in, how about making the fee £10 but that entitles the member to a £5 discount at the next fest. That way you get more money up front to fund the pre-fest expenses, have a small incentive to buy a ticket next time and if you can't make it then £5 lost is not going to break the bank and the fund gets to keep it for the following year. Maybe there could be some other non-cost benefits you'd get too.

Permalink Reply by JUJU on November 4, 2010 at 2:20am

Yep count me in :) - sounds like a great idea for us all - i also think £10 would be a lot better - there are around 200 members in the Brit's are coming that equates to £2,000 i'm sure not everyone will contribute but they should it's for a good cause as the cause is for us !

juju :)

Permalink Reply by HOGS GRUNT on November 4, 2010 at 2:29am

With you all the way Ben.
Although I have yet to attend a Fest I still think it a good idea, even though I am living further away from Brum than I ever did in N Wales.
Next year I am hoping to make the fest and bring my new Lady with me, who I have been teaching to play 6 string. I reckon, at the rate she is going, it will be her who teaches me to master 3 strings (still find 12 strings easier).

Keep the updates coming guys let us know what gets set up.
Hogs.

Permalink Reply by Sherb on November 4, 2010 at 4:27am

Yep I'm in too.A sound idea. no one should have to worry that they may not cover expenses when working their butt off for the common good.

Permalink Reply by Graham Alibone on November 4, 2010 at 5:17am

The idea sounds as good as a good delta blues player. Count me in, I can offer time and a donation, with no strings or privileges.

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on November 4, 2010 at 5:47am

I think we are aiming to keep it as inclusive as possible. There's none of us here professional full-time musicians and promoters (as far as I know), so I think we need to help ourselves as much as we can. To get the movement some serious real-world credibility in terms of having more clout, trying to get funding, muscle-in on some venues and events, we need to have some serious real-world presence..and unfortunately that means going thru' all the boring stuff of drawing up a constitution, club-status bank account etc. However, once it's set up, it means we have a proper, official presence that venues, promoters and funders would recognise and be able to do business with. It's like when someone stumped-up money for the concession tickets..I'd have felt a lot more comfortable being able to bank that in a club account rather having to have the money "resting in my account"..Father Ted style. It might seem a bit official and heavy duty..but membership is open to all, it's all accessible and above-board. Absolutely no clique intended to develop, it's all about fighting your corner and helping everybody enjoy this scene by doing the best best job we can. Not everyone can do something practical, but I think this could also help pull people together, even if it's just sticking a fiver or a tenner in the pot helping seed some development and growth.

Tim Porter said:

Excellent idea, count me in, anything that helps at grass roots level has got to be a good thing. One word of caution; try not ot let it become a clique. I know it's not the intention but have seen similar well intentioned movements ruined by 'elitism'. I am not suggesting this will go the same way, just a cautionary note.

Permalink Reply by HOLLOWBELLY on November 4, 2010 at 6:01am

tens a nice round number.
The reason I find this idea appealing is that it gives us power.A tenner in our own individual pockets cant buy a lot-a tenner from all of us put together and we have clout-need a venue? we hire it.need to advertise? we buy it..the power of the collective has always appealed to me.I believe in unions.strength in numbers an all that.

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on November 4, 2010 at 6:13am

Right on, Brother HB! There's plenty to sort out in terms of the practicalities and the details, but me and Ben are already on the case. Certainly the UK fests have had a lot of input from me, but it's the collective support that's vital, otherwise nothing would have happened.


HOLLOWBELLY said:

tens a nice round number.
The reason I find this idea appealing is that it gives us power.A tenner in our own individual pockets cant buy a lot-a tenner from all of us put together and we have clout-need a venue? we hire it.need to advertise? we buy it..the power of the collective has always appealed to me.I believe in unions.strength in numbers an all that.

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