Sunday 13 May 2012

Myke Barritt Music Trust Winds Up / Progress on The Festivals and More


I suppose we have to start this week’s Blog with the extremely sad news, especially as this week marks the second Anniversary of Myke’s passing; the decision of the Myke Barritt Music Trust at Wednesday’s EGM to wind the Group up.

Unfortunately I was not able to make the Meeting, having rather overdone things in the previous ten days or so, (see last week’s Blog).  However, I had long concluded that the course of action eventually decided by the Meeting was inevitable and desired.

As yet there has not been an Official Statement and as I write, the Minutes of the Meeting have not as yet been published. 

My understanding is that cash held by the MBMT along with revenues from the sale of the Roy Blackman CD will be donated to Music Charities.

I also understand that the Travelling Minstrels Folk Club will continue.

I do have deep seated views as to why this has come about, but will await the Minutes before passing further comment. 

For my part, through Rotherham Art Events I can announce two things which I hope will enable the name of my long-time partner in musical crime to be remembered by the Arts Community of Rotherham.  Each 27th July, (Myke’s Birthday – a day well known for the profits made by breweries) we will promote a Myke Barritt Memorial Concert. 

Secondly, we will run the Myke Barritt Song Writing Prize.  This was a Competition set up in the early days of MBMT but never followed through with.  There will be two age groups 10 – 18 and Over 18.  Judging will be during the Fringe Festival.   Watch this space for further details.

The Myke Barritt Music Trust  .com will of course be closed, but the Myke pages will be assimilated into the Rawmarsh Masher .com pages in time.

And onto happier matters. 

Tuesday was one of those over doing it moments.  The morning was taken up with a really interesting chat with Amy from the Nodding Dog Theatre Company. 

Nodding Dog have an absolutely amazing project that will put the old B & Q Building to work.  It’s innovative, brave and completely different to the usual Theatre experience.  Pre-view Performances will start in late September and run into The Fringe Festival during October.  But you’ll have to watch this space for the detail. 

The Company have a wide range of opportunities for local artists with an interest in the Theatre, and for people with an interest who would like to learn Theatre based skills.  EMAIL Amy for more details and to Register your interest.

Then it was a Business Meeting.  I can announce that the long search for a Commercial Fund Raiser for Rotherham Art Events has ended.  Lisa Marie Fitzgerald has taken the role on; expect to hear from her soon. 

There then followed a catch up with the God of RAE Rock Mick.  Fund raisers going into place, on top of the Festival Programme. You can find all the details on the Rockin’ Rotherham page HERE

And to finish the day a Meeting with the Town Centre Team.  I’m pleased to say it was a really positive Meeting, and we can confirm that 28th July of Slamfest will take place in The Town Centre.  Watch the Web Site pages and stay tuned to The News Blog. 

The wider Slamfest is beginning to shape up, and in addition to the regular Sessions of the week the Theatre and performance parts are very nearly in place.

Thursday was my day with the Specialist at the Hospital.  Two scans to come. 

Posters for the Banners High Festival will be seen around Town from next week.  They look very impressive. 

You can reserve your tickets for the Banners High Festival and pay on line if so desired, HERE

TUESDAY 15th MAY is the last day for copy / advertising for the Banners High Brochure.  Advertising detail can be found HERE

Progress is being made on The Fringe Festival.  However, we’re still looking for entries into the Poster / Corporate image Competition:  The Judging is to take place at the end of Slamfest.   There’s a £200 first prize so time for you artists to get busy. Details HERE

We’re also looking for ideas of how best to Celebrate “100 Thousand Poets For Change” as part of The Busking Day on 29th September and “National Poetry Day” on the 4th October.  If you’ve got a good one then EMAIL us.

I can also inform folks that the Business Plan for RAE has been started.  Yawn.   And I have to get on and finish it, so onwards.

And yes, we’re into the, what’s coming up bit.

“The Taming of The Shrew”  in Urdu, with performances at The Old Market Gallery and Clifton Park, May 27th and 29th.   Tickets are still available at only £5.  Pop into The Westgate Chambers ROAR Office they will point you the right direction for tickets.  Or telephone:  Rotherham Culture Company on 01709 829446.

And it being the third week of the month it’s a really busy time,  with Handsworth, Sheffield Ballads, Anston Folk Clubs all Meeting (NOTE I THINK ANSTON FOLK CLUB HAS MOVED BUT I DON’T HAVE THE NEW VENUE)

And of course it’s ROMP at SNAFU in Rotherham.  Another great night of the spoken word can be expected. 

At the end of the week Doncaster Folk Festival is underway, mainly at the Ukrainian Club in Doncaster.  Paul Pearson, Welsh Geoff, Mick McGarry and co kicking the Festival off on Friday night. 

All the detail and information can be found on the Diary page HERE

And that’s it my friends.   After a World Record for length last week, I think we come close to the shortest this week. 

We have plenty going on in the background, so don’t be surprised if a second News Blog appears this week.

Whatever you are doing, have great fun, support your local artists and KEEP IT LIVE

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