Saturday nights Disability Knows No Borders Concert thanks you all

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
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Message Posted:
27/09/2010 08:35

I guess that the time has come and now that the brain has slept, a comment is to be made on the confusion of recent weeks which resulted in the chaos of Saturday nights Disability Knows No Borders Concert and wow what chaos!!!! And by the majority of positive comments made on this forum, the consensus enjoyed the show. I thank all those who came and all those who voiced kind support and constructive comments.

It would be wrong for me to single out any one of those fine performers and hosts in whatever capacity they appeared on stage… YOU WERE ALL MARVELLOUS; I would however like to make special reference to two exceptions. Young Ollie you are a star, when we had big big problems with drum kits, you stepped in to save us, and young Cherry B, how brilliant you were continuing un-fazed when a mindless drunken contingent stormed the stage.

It is the back stagers and around the auditorium who need praise, Cathy backstage who controlled the acts, Di up front, Sue, the door staff, the s

scruffdog


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Message Posted:
27/09/2010 08:36

Cont…..

Hal… what can I say, yes at times I could have strangled you, but come Saturday it was you most of all that got me through it all… thanks. And when all had gone and all we had left was the debris covered auditorium and the cleaning up, we both knew… WE HAD DONE IT.

I made mistakes, to hold back the show to allow the coach arrivals in, length of time bands played, the toilets(!) the drunks from N.E.U, for the failings I apologies, it was a learning curve for us all, and Hal and I learnt fast.

From comments made, we must have done something right, because next year, yes we will do it again if you want and hopefully over 3 days. Our accountant is still collecting the ticket money in, provisionally off the back of envelop calculations, show about 14000tl was raised, and deducting light/sound rig costs, equipment and advertising we should clear over 8000tl for the Home, thank you kindly.

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 742

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 08:37

And Finally….

Comment about this forum…

Nurseawful… sorry we did not meet up and say hi, you have posted some wise and constructive comments… thank you for your posted support…

Zerochlor… I may not always agree with what you post (that’s life as we know it) but I will say thanks for the video clips posted… just wish the whole thing was recorded… I did not get to see much live…

My wife… there will always be those who love to stifle anyone who wants to try… she read and commented both positively and negatively on the positive and negative comments made, Nurseawful some the point up in another post… this forum can and should be a helpful tool for those who require help and advise… thank all….

Richard

scruffdog


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Message Posted:
27/09/2010 08:38

Sorry.... finger problems.... missing lines from msg 1....



Di up front, Sue, the door staff, the sound and lighting crew, the guy who designed the posters, the ticket sellers, all those who without their sterling work, our chaos would not have happened. It was a team effort and although I was the guy pushing, screaming and calling the shots, (someone must and guess I drew the short straw), but thanks team. And lets us never forget the 112/ToKD boys.

Cont…..

Mr Vince


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 696

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 09:03

Where can I buy tickets for the next extraviganza. Put me down for 6. Maybe you can sell tickets in the south. Well done

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 09:09

Great post scruffdog.



Next year almost sounds to far away.



Good luck.

scruffdog


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Posts: 742

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 09:20

Mr Vince..... only 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! have you no mates you can bring!!!!!!



Zerochlor.... as year soon comes up on you before you know it!!!!!!

tamand


Joined: 23/07/2009
Posts: 240

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 09:39

Well done to all concerned, it was a great evening of entertainment and roll on next year

sloan



Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 808

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 09:46

Well done to all concerned. Next year you will be building on all the positive feedback from this year, but can I suggest that you get your next year's dates sorted as soon as possible, as some people may well want to book flights on the strength of it? I know several people who were really disappointed to have missed it and I think it could become a major social event of the Girne calendar!



Best wishes



Sheila

scruffdog


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Message Posted:
27/09/2010 10:25

Sloan.... thanks for your post.... I'm not jumping the gun but... I have meeting with the guys that make Girne and the Amphitheatre tick... they I'm glad to say would like us back therefore we meet this week to set date for next year and will promote it soon as poss... I think Girne Belediyesi may use it on their own events calender also... watch for detail... watch this forum.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 10:47

Can I just say a very big thank you to YOU and all at the centre scruffdog. Everyone I spoke to really enjoyed the event, you couldnt forsee the antics of the students but at least any mistakes can be learnt from and taken forward to future events. I really thought it was a real team event from Lee, The artists the behind the scene people,the catering staff, the door people and 112, and of course the audience. Cant wait for the next. Oh and not forgetting Zero who lets it live on x

frontalman



Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 12:58

Must admit it was very good, shame the venue wasn't full as the atmosphere would have been even better. The Insanity were fantastic, Cherry B a revelation, even that old Pete M, fronting the Outlaws managed to hit the right notes. Very well organised, Richard. It's great that some people here have the gumption to organise these events so that lazy buggers like myself can be entertained. Pat yourselves on the back. All the acts gave their best and were fantastic, helps to put North Cyprus on the map. Congratulations.

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 14:37

It was a great night and I hope your envelope calculations are wrong as an evening like that and all the hard work deserves far more than 8000 tl. I obviously don't know but it looked like well over 1000 attended so hopefully next year the amphitheatre will be full. We will be there thats for sure. Well done to all the organisers

valarius


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 19:39

Just have to say this The amphitheatre only holds 1000 people.

harita


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Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 20:21

Queen Tribute Band - North Cyprus Forum - Cyprus44.com30 posts - 18 authors - Last post: 4 Nov 2009

If you could hire the Girne Amphitheatre charge 25tl for the tickets based on a capacity of 2500 that would give you £26k plus so you would ...

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/25339.asp



valarius ,, Where did you get 1000 from

scruffdog


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Message Posted:
27/09/2010 23:45

I was told at the very start of this madness that the place took 4000!!!! On that base, incorrectly informed, over 3000 tickets were printed (madness I know but one must live in hope!!!) as we were told that would be the requirement. At another meeting we were informed that the place took 2000!!!! When this was questioned... the reply (logic if you work it out) it hold 4000 standing and 2000 seated. Yes you take up to places when you sit...!



thus I would not want to offer any hope beyond 2000 seated... should next year be all standing only!!!!!

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 09:37

Next year should be all seating, but charge 30tl. If the show goes on for 7hrs+ not many people can stand for that long!

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 09:48

I estimated that there was between 1000 and 1500 this year and on that basis all seating for 2000 should be what your aim is. Those that went this year will more than likely go again and I certainly would have no problem if the price went up. Where else on this planet could you get such a show for that money.

Possibly try to keep it shorter next year as I felt sorry for Funkey Monkey playing to a diminishing audience

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 10:00

How about a concert say in April next year a concert with a difference, not rock! I thoroughly enjoyed the Rock concert, but I also like the type of music Emma sings, Gypsy Bros, and others. This would then give a 6 month fund raising feature.



You could even have 'Elvis' but please if so put him on at the end so I could go home, I hate Elvis. To be fair the reason is when he died I was in hospital in Germany un able to get out of my bed and opposite was an Elvis fan who had the radio on and all I heard for 14rhrs was 'Elvis has died'.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 10:52

Well done to everyone who worked so very hard to make the show. It was a fantastic evening. Thank you to all and we are like everyone awaiting the next event !





Spider,X

tinker


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
29/09/2010 16:39

Message 2 .

From comments made, we must have done something right, because next year, yes we will do it again if you want and hopefully over 3 days. Our accountant is still collecting the ticket money in, provisionally off the back of envelop calculations, show about 14000tl was raised, and deducting light/sound rig costs, equipment and advertising we should clear over 8000tl for the Home, thank you kindly.





Is it not time that exact figures were released of how many attended & the money raised .

I reckon that there was well over 1000 there .

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
29/09/2010 16:49

Great venue,great performances and hope it raised a significant amount .Well done EVERYBODY!!!

tinker


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
30/09/2010 20:55

provisionally off the back of envelop calculations, show about 14000tl was raised .



How much was actually raised .



Should know by now .



Or is no-one really interested .

Lambousa Gordon


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 1992

Message Posted:
30/09/2010 22:41

Very well done to all...



Especially Hal & Cath Crompton and the others involved with Cheshire Homes.

tinker


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
01/10/2010 12:28

Hal, Richard & co . You have taken all the plaudits for the concert .

Now let us know how much was raised .

You were eager to let people know where to buy tickets . Now let us know how many they sold .

Detailed accounts or are you struggling to get it all in . Cynical or what ?

magalan


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 227

Message Posted:
01/10/2010 12:38

Tinker writes: "Hal, Richard & co . You have taken all the plaudits for the concert ."



You may not have noticed Tinker - they have also taken the brickbats.........



What have you done to help raise this undoubtedly large sum of money - other than to demand "detailed accounts".



As far as I know the concert took in excess of 6 months to organise - and you can't wait 2 weeks............

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 742

Message Posted:
01/10/2010 12:42

Tinker.... please let me know when you will arrange something (if you can) than I can start negative pounding on this forum at you.



I guess the most you have arranged is a raffle where instantly you can count your small change.



Cynical or what.... yes you have won that reward and from possitives others have posted they will agree with the reward you have just given yourself. Also guess you posted your last comment without reading a post made by me this very morn.... that then sums up your negative and cynical reply. Have fun because it seem you have a sad life at the moment and should relax!

tinker


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
01/10/2010 12:46

Charity begins at home . In this case the Cheshire Homes .

Would be nice to keep us posted . Lest we forget .