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would anyone like to do a ROCK/METAL benefit gig for the flood victims of Sheffield i have some spare time to help
i was thinking of the boardwalk??? and a day of rock bands with a DJ between bands
any band any djs want to do this please add a post and lets see what we can do
all the profit to go to the flood victims of sheffield
:headbang::headbang::headbang::partyhat::headbang: :headbang:

Can we get the arctic monkeys to play, lol. With them being from Sheffield and all.

Can we get the arctic monkeys to play, lol. With them being from Sheffield and all. i dont like them much but why not:P

He while we're at it how about Def Leppard?
Seriously though I think HallamFM has heard there's a gig being planned - I e-mailed Big John's breakfast show and he mentioned it....

Would be cool if you could get all sheffield bands/singers to do it as a tribute to the sheffield people.

would be even cooler if one or more of these bands actually organised it

Second that.

He while we're at it how about Def Leppard?
Seriously though I think HallamFM has heard there's a gig being planned - I e-mailed Big John's breakfast show and he mentioned it....

sorry dont like radio hallam due to the lack of rock it plays :(
but if big bands do it with hallam fm
i would like a rock metal one at a smaller place :D with bands from in and around sheffield eg ten foot dolls

Hi all,

Can people please post on this thread if they're interested in getting support gigs / concerts / events off the ground.

Whether you're a musicisn, singer, comedian, producer, promoter, venue-owner - sign in here and get your heads together.

Thanks!

Who does one contact to find out about venues etc that are prepared to get involved? Would the sheffield city council be the best bet? Is it worth contacting Calendar etc, I'm happy to help if someone who's in the know wants to give it a shot at seriously doing this.:D

Human league, Pulp, def lepoard etc who else started in Sheffield and is in need of a charity gig to bost there sales at the mo?

One local band has already announced they're doing a benefit gig on August 4th. This is just them at the moment though.

It'd be great to get quite a few different bands together - local talent, maybe Sean Bean will help by introducing the event? There's lots of people in Sheffield who are high profile enough to make this a huge success and a 'must be there' event.

I'll have a word with a few people I know, see if they can offer any help. If so, i'll let you know.

Bonny which local band is it?

I didn't want to admit it but - I can't remember their name :blush:

BBC Radio Sheffield will know, I heard them talking about it yesterday.

Hi Bonny - it was Little Man Tate - tickets on sale from 4 july i think.

How about finding a venue and a date first, I'd sugges teh City Hall being central and all.
Then start approaching people who can perform, find people to do front of house, backstage, techs, event planners etc and start co-ordinating the management team (I might be able to help somewhat, perhaps in publicising).
Then you need to get publicity , designed printed, paid for and then put out, that's easy enough but you still need to be working in a co-ordinated manner.

Cheers Diva :thumbsup: I just couldn't think of their name (sorry)!

Spot on Zebra! I too think the City Hall would be the most suitable and appropriate venue.

Anyone else interesting in helping get this off the ground? All you undercover superstars out there on SF, PM me if you want to volunteer to be included - go on, you know you want to :D

How about a charity screening of 'The Full Monty' down at the Showroom?

Could that be done, I wonder? Get some food and drinks arranged for afterwards - might b a good evening?

That must be easy enough, good idea Joe.
Is anyone calling already or shall I?

That must be easy enough, good idea Joe.
Is anyone calling already or shall I?

I offer it to the floor as an idea to run with - I'm afraid I'm a bit otherwise engaged. :)

If it could be made to pay, that would be fantastic!

Don Valley Stadium (close to the scene of a lot of the devastation)

Bands:

Joe Cocker
Pulp
Arctic Monkeys
Def Leppard
Beautiful South
Human League
Richard Hawley
Babybird
Paul Carrack
Little Man Tate
Reverand and the Makers

Introductions by:

Sean Bean, Seb Coe, Michael Palin, Michael Vaughan, James Toseland

*Enters a Wayne's World-type dream "If you book them, they will come"*

it might be worth anyone who knows anyone in these bands to help.
Especially The Beautiful South, seeing as their last ever gig was played in Sheffield and all Paul's connections and the fact that Hull is also suffering. Does anyone go to the footie with Paul?

How about finding a venue and a date first, I'd sugges teh City Hall being central and all.
Then start approaching people who can perform, find people to do front of house, backstage, techs, event planners etc and start co-ordinating the management team (I might be able to help somewhat, perhaps in publicising).
Then you need to get publicity , designed printed, paid for and then put out, that's easy enough but you still need to be working in a co-ordinated manner.
i think its best to get the bands first then the size up the venue and staff as you may only get 2 bands so a pub gig or 15 so the Sheffield arena or city hall

I didn't want to admit it but - I can't remember their name :blush:

BBC Radio Sheffield will know, I heard them talking about it yesterday.

LMT - http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=231957

yes i have a rock dj who is willing to come up and spin a few discs for a flood victums gig :)
i have sent some emails to some bands as well no reply yet :(
yes and we now have a name for the gig FLOODFEST :D
1 band have said yes so far by phone
ELIXIR:clap::headbang::partyhat: any one got a PA WE CAN USE :) now we need a venue to put this on at :(

yes i have a rock dj who is willing to come up and spin a few discs for a flood victums gig :)
i have sent some emails to some bands as well no reply yet :(
yes and we now have a name for the gig FLOODFEST :D

FLOODFEST! :hihi: slightly cheesy dont you think?

because i now live in devon and really struggle for transport to get up there, i have not been able to help any flood victims including my own family. as you can imagine i have been very worried but also felt a bit crap that there was nothing i could do. could you please let me know if this charity gig kicks off as i would buy a few tickets as long as its going back to the people of sheffield. i know it wouldn't be much but its about all i can do. believe me if i could do more i would. is there a specific fund set up for the flood victims as yet that we can donate to? i really do hope that everyone is safe now and that those who lost can rebuild. i really wish i could be there. lisa

FLOODFEST! :hihi: slightly cheesy dont you think? yes but its to the point

Is there a specific fund set up for the flood victims as yet that we can donate to? i really do hope that everyone is safe now and that those who lost can rebuild. i really wish i could be there. lisa

Yes Lisa,

The lord mayors fund is taking donations for flood affected people (don't like the word victim, Im fine just damp) and a Flood Fund has also been established.

because i now live in devon and really struggle for transport to get up there, i have not been able to help any flood victims including my own family. as you can imagine i have been very worried but also felt a bit crap that there was nothing i could do. could you please let me know if this charity gig kicks off as i would buy a few tickets as long as its going back to the people of sheffield. i know it wouldn't be much but its about all i can do. believe me if i could do more i would. is there a specific fund set up for the flood victims as yet that we can donate to? i really do hope that everyone is safe now and that those who lost can rebuild. i really wish i could be there. lisa
yes you will be able to help i hope to get a t shirt made up 4 the gig i will sell them on ebay if you want one
anyone out there who can help in sheffield with this :)

cool, thanks guys n girls, i will keep looking on here for updates on progress.
t-shirts sound a good idea!
lisa

Someone on another forum says theyre organising a flood victim gig at a venue tbc. But Richard Hawley has already confirmed to play!

How about a charity screening of 'The Full Monty' down at the Showroom?

Could that be done, I wonder? Get some food and drinks arranged for afterwards - might b a good evening?



Or Kes or Threads, or indeed a Sheff film fest..

I heard little man tate are doing a charity gig for the flood.

i think its best to get the bands first then the size up the venue and staff as you may only get 2 bands so a pub gig or 15 so the Sheffield arena or city hall

If you really wan't to push the boat out why not at Bramall lane it has a big capacity:confused:

Ironic that Richard Hawleys new album is entitled Lady's Bridge...I am one of the organisers of Washtock Festival 007 and although the charity that we support is our priority, I will offer any help or advice, including contact with some great local bands and promoters and venues for any possible fund raising events...

pm me is best...

www.myspace.com/washtock
www.myspace.com/thewashington

Ironic that Richard Hawley's new album is entitled Lady's Bridge...I am one of the organisers of Washtock Festival 007 and although the charity that we support is our priority, I will offer any help or advice, including contact with some great local bands and promoters and venues for any possible fund raising events...

pm me is best...

www.myspace.com/washtock
www.myspace.com/the washington

THANKS TRON MAY NEED YOUR HELP :help:
WILL KEEP YOU POSTED AS ONLY 4 ROCK BANDS :headbang: SO FAR THAT WANT TO PLAY AM WAITING FOR MORE REPLIES STILL BANDS AND DJS WANTED:help::help::help:

There are also moves afoot to put on a big folk concert to raise money . We are looking for a venue to hold approx 200 to sit down. Any ideas anyone? Medium -sized venues are few and far between in Sheffield.

There are also moves afoot to put on a big folk concert to raise money . We are looking for a venue to hold approx 200 to sit down. Any ideas anyone? Medium -sized venues are few and far between in Sheffield. I DID ASK BBC RADIO SHEFFIELD 4 HELP TODAY BY TEXTING A RADIO SHOW THEY SAID THEY WILL HELP BY PUTTING ME IN TOUCH WITH A VENUE:) BUT NOT MUCH LUCK SO FAR

heard toby today about the concert on radio sheffield love to get arctics

:help::help:i have been bizze trying to get help with this FLOODFEST but Sheffield so far has let the flood victims down :mad:
so me and someone who has been helping me with this are looking at a different town now :(
we hope to pull 1 big rock star we have emailed :)
STILL NEED DJS AND ROCK/ METAL BANDS CAN YOU HELP
this is maybe the last chance for it to be in sheffield:help::help:
at this time i would like to thank /classic rock/ jozafeen/ mad dog /for there help as well :thumbsup:

wednesday have said that they are to hold a concert of some sorts at hillsborough its on the website dont think that they have any acts lined up yet as it doent say. dont know how "big" they want it to be (room size, pitch size, hilsborough park size) gives a contact name and number if thats any help

wednesday have said that they are to hold a concert of some sorts at hillsborough its on the website dont think that they have any acts lined up yet as it doent say. dont know how "big" they want it to be (room size, pitch size, hilsborough park size) gives a contact name and number if thats any help THANKS WILL TAKE A LOOK :)

hi to all :wave: FLOODFEST up date:headbang::headbang:
hi to all that are helping i hope to give out a list of bands
a my space site and where and when the gig will be SOON as this has taken me and a colleague lots of time to put together i hope we can now count on you to come to this gig
i will put if need be tickets on ebay if people from around that cant get tickets from the ticket outlets you may pay at the door but i hope it will sell out qwick :)
at this time we may have up to 7 bands and 3 djs
but i dont want to put to much about it at the mow as all can go titz up :o keeping my fingers crossed ;)

Hey, me and my collegue were gonna do 1 with major artists and dj's the only problem is we cant find a venue big enough that will let us use it for free or by them taking a percentage of ticket profits. if anyone knows of any that might could you please let me know via my email Natz@allthatpromotions.co.uk it's a volentary company so we wont be getting anything out of it hence why we cant pay for a venue. Also if anyone would like to team up and do 1 big gig/concert type event we could probs sort summat out
Cheers
Natz

Who does one contact to find out about venues etc that are prepared to get involved? Would the sheffield city council be the best bet? Is it worth contacting Calendar etc, I'm happy to help if someone who's in the know wants to give it a shot at seriously doing this.:D

Human league, Pulp, def lepoard etc who else started in Sheffield and is in need of a charity gig to bost there sales at the mo?

The Hillsborough Arena would be happy to host a concert, contact us to discuss 0114 2335310
www.hillsboroughsportsarena.co.uk
office@hillsboroughsportsarena.co.uk

There are also moves afoot to put on a big folk concert to raise money . We are looking for a venue to hold approx 200 to sit down. Any ideas anyone? Medium -sized venues are few and far between in Sheffield.

The Hillsborough Arena would be happy to host this concert, contact us to discuss 0114 2335310
www.hillsboroughsportsarena.co.uk
office@hillsboroughsportsarena.co.uk

The Hillsborough Arena would be happy to host a concert, contact us to discuss 0114 2335310
www.hillsboroughsportsarena.co.uk
office@hillsboroughsportsarena.co.uk

Would you be happy to do this for FREE please!

Nightwish can you empty your pm box please.
Thankings

:help::help:i have been bizze trying to get help with this FLOODFEST but Sheffield so far has let the flood victims down :mad:
so me and someone who has been helping me with this are looking at a different town now :(
we hope to pull 1 big rock star we have emailed :)
STILL NEED DJS AND ROCK/ METAL BANDS CAN YOU HELP
this is maybe the last chance for it to be in sheffield:help::help:
at this time i would like to thank /classic rock/ jozafeen/ mad dog /for there help as well :thumbsup:

Hi, Your pms are full! Hillsborough Arena are offering there services as you can see above. What help do you need? What can i do? Will email whoever/ring whoever, just give me some idea. Do you want emails sending to famous people with the hope of helpful guest appearances or what? Tell me what i can do and i'll try. Pm me if you want.

Would you be happy to do this for FREE please!

Nightwish can you empty your pm box please.
Thankings

Yes but it would depend on dates and times, happy to discuss.

I know a band who may play they are a rocking good time to be had, currently in the studio but I may be able to sweet talk them :D Let me know details and I will begin begging :hihi:

Ooo and bargainous Weesie, you are licensed too :D

The Hillsborough Arena would be happy to host a concert, contact us to discuss 0114 2335310
www.hillsboroughsportsarena.co.uk
office@hillsboroughsportsarena.co.uk

its all sounding very good...

Hi all now we have a possible venue, will make some calls tomorrow too weesie, find out some dates. Could some of us contact each other and working together, maybe we could pull of something pretty good.:D

How about a charity screening of 'The Full Monty' down at the Showroom?

Could that be done, I wonder? Get some food and drinks arranged for afterwards - might b a good evening?

What if i was to contact the colleges and university and ask if members of there drama classes/groupswould be prepared to do their very own Full Monty! What does anyone think? thought the live thing may be a bigger event grabber than the Movie, could as you said Joe do food and drinks after etc.

What if i was to contact the colleges and university and ask if members of there drama classes/groupswould be prepared to do their very own Full Monty! What does anyone think? thought the live thing may be a bigger event grabber than the Movie, could as you said Joe do food and drinks after etc.

What an interesting idea!

I don't know whether there's a script, etc. available for the production - have to say that teh main reason I thought of teh film was that the Showroom does do evenings where you can get a 'favourite film' put on for a small fee.

What an interesting idea!

I don't know whether there's a script, etc. available for the production - have to say that teh main reason I thought of teh film was that the Showroom does do evenings where you can get a 'favourite film' put on for a small fee.

What about 'Singing in the Rain!' seriously,will buzz thenm tomorrow to ask, However...........

Does it have to be the full script though, in the film the men actually only perform the one dance routine!

Also what about the Ladies who did the Naked Calendar! 12 women posing for a photo each subtlely covered by iten such as flood warning sign/rubber ring etc. If someone was prepared to print at cost/free....I bet that could be done. Plus get publicity!:D

Please note time, my brain won't switch off trying to come up with some ideas to raise money!:help:

What about a Fund raising auction? The lots could be services or items (hopefully graceously) donated by sheffield people/buisnesses/companies. That could be held at one of the gigs, or done seperately with food and drink laid on etc.............

Have an appointment to see 'Weesie' this week in regards to Venue, had a nice chat with her, and am going to do a Charity Auction event (thank you for the chat Weesie).

If anyone wants to help, incorporate anything in with this that they maybe thinking of doing please Pm me asap, so i have some ideas for the appointment.

Have been in touch with several buisnesses etc so far who seem willing to help, Football clus etc........any other input greatly received.

hi all..nice to know that there are loads of very caring people in Sheffield...impressive!

We are organising a flood relief concert too in Doncaster...we've got a venue...600 capacity in town centre and a date...on the 25th of August..several local bands and djs have also agreed to play...but we are hoping to get one "big" band or "artist" for the event...all proceeds of this event will go to the South Yorkshire Community Foundation flood relief fund which helps all those affected by the flood in South Yorkshire...the concert we are organising is not specifically for people in Doncaster but for the whole of South Yorkshire...any help anyone could provide on contacting artist/s and band/s who are willing to play during the night would be greatly appreciated!

hi all..nice to know that there are loads of very caring people in Sheffield...impressive!

We are organising a flood relief concert too in Doncaster...we've got a venue...600 capacity in town centre and a date...on the 25th of August..several local bands and djs have also agreed to play...but we are hoping to get one "big" band or "artist" for the event...all proceeds of this event will go to the South Yorkshire Community Foundation flood relief fund which helps all those affected by the flood in South Yorkshire...the concert we are organising is not specifically for people in Doncaster but for the whole of South Yorkshire...any help anyone could provide on contacting artist/s and band/s who are willing to play during the night would be greatly appreciated!

Thats wonderful higherrhythm!:hihi:Hope all goes really well, between us all and our assorted fund raising we should be able to give a worthy sum to the vitims of South Yorkshire flooding.:)

I don't know if this has already been suggested but how about asking top Sheffield bands & singers to donate one of their classic tracks then getting Sheffield DJ's to do re-mixes

The CD could be called Sheffield...Flooded with Talent :hihi:

Hi, Your pms are full! Hillsborough Arena are offering there services as you can see above. What help do you need? What can i do? Will email whoever/ring whoever, just give me some idea. Do you want emails sending to famous people with the hope of helpful guest appearances or what? Tell me what i can do and i'll try. Pm me if you want. your box is full as well :hihi:

am just waiting 4 a email back but have had a offer of the tube in town but have to see if its OK 4 august
god this is taking so much time to get going but we now have 5-7 bands and there may be two shows now as we may have a place in doncaster as well
a promoter has asked a big star to come as well just hoping 4 the email back
but all can still go titz up
thanks mental momma peter
we are calling the promoters
don river promotions ;) my mate suggested this i found it so funny at the time what do you think :hihi::o:gag:

hi, just to let you no if your lookin for some rock bands were havin a bit of thing at the hillsborough hotel weekend 14/15 july. From 12-6 weve got rock why not come along and c if these guys fit your bill, in the evening weve got jazz & blues & on sunday weve got folk & irish. This has all been done thanks to local bands & talent giving there time free of charge for this special gig. FLOOD AID!!!! ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE LORD MAYORS APPEAL

your box is full as well :hihi:

am just waiting 4 a email back but have had a offer of the tube in town but have to see if its OK 4 august
god this is taking so much time to get going but we now have 5-7 bands and there may be two shows now as we may have a place in doncaster as well
a promoter has asked a big star to come as well just hoping 4 the email back
but all can still go titz up
thanks mental momma peter
we are calling the promoters
don river promotions ;) my mate suggested this i found it so funny at the time what do you think :hihi::o:gag:

Sorry about the Pm's, have been a little busy and didn't keep track off space lol!. Sounds good to me! Have you chatted with 'clea-4eva' has contacts with local talent etc....Are you going along to check out the Hillsborough Hotel, I'm going to pop up Sunday. Rach x

I don't know if this has already been suggested but how about asking top Sheffield bands & singers to donate one of their classic tracks then getting Sheffield DJ's to do re-mixes

The CD could be called Sheffield...Flooded with Talent :hihi: yes i like the sound of that what def lep song will they do a remix of :huh:

yes i like the sound of that what def lep song will they do a remix of :huh:

How about High n Dry! and hope people see the irony!;)

are any big Sheffield bands doing anything to help the flood victims yet when they play here they all say how great sheffield is
but not a peep out of any since the floods
if i am wrong some smart ass i hope will put me right :hihi:
FLOODFEST
2 bands from london to play
i have emailed 1-2 big rock bands no reply at all to me at last myspace working for us as well as the bands all the bands that dont email me back will be put on the floodfest myspace site as no reply from the bands :rant::mad::rolleyes: be coz thats how much they care about there south yorkshire flood victims F ALL :rant:

are any big Sheffield bands doing anything to help the flood victims yet when they play here they all say how great sheffield is
but not a peep out of any since the floods
if i am wrong some smart ass i hope will put me right :hihi:
FLOODFEST
2 bands from london to play
i have emailed 1-2 big rock bands no reply at all to me at last myspace working for us as well as the bands all the bands that dont email me back will be put on the floodfest myspace site as no reply from the bands :rant::mad::rolleyes: be coz thats how much they care about there south yorkshire flood victims F ALL :rant:

Bloody well said! I read that Little man Tate are doing a gig (sound pretty good!) I've hopefully got so merchandise for my auction from a couple of up and coming bands, but know how you feel. Surprised at how buisnesses are dragging their feet to help.

Little Man Tate are playing Plug for Flood Aid on the 4th August...they announced the gig the following day after the floods, and literally all tickets were sold out in a day!

well done LMT!:D

How about High n Dry! and hope people see the irony!;) thats a good one:hihi:

How about High n Dry! and hope people see the irony!;) thats a very good one :hihi:what about flood bites

thats a very good one :hihi:what about flood bites

Good grief, i thought i'd offended you, when i didn't get a bloomin reply, took a bit of thinkin as well!;)