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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