I was talking to a few sf members last night about the idea of throwing a big outdoor sf/public party somewhere this summer. The idea of a BBQ came up not so long ago but nothing seems to have been nailed down. Could we still do this with music?

What would people think to having a day and night of music somewhere outdoors preferably a pub with good bus access and a large field? Tickets would be about £5 which would cover the costs of food, rental of any equipment, a bouncy castle for kids and any other costs we may incur.

I'm quite happy to sort out a sound system and a few pretty well known dj's and bands to come and play. But I could do with someone else who wouldn't mind spending a bit of time to help organise it with me.

Good idea/Bad idea?

I have a bit of spare time at the moment if you need a hand.

yeah good idea :D
i would come :thumbsup:

I think it's a terible idea and would not dream of coming...;)

Hey I'm pretty new to the forum but as i run/had experience of runnin a couple of nights in Sheff I am willing to lend my services both as a DJ and organiser.:D

I've got access to most of the equitpment needed

Wasn't there another thread about this exact subject a couple of months ago? I seem to remember lots of support for the idea, but don't think anything ever got organised.

I think its a good idea,must remember to organise an event like this you must have correct insurances etc.Dont know if this would prove expensive or not as ive never actually organised one.Might be cheaper if food isnt involved i would have thought.Other than that has anyone got a LARGE HOUSE to hold it in as a private party????

Originally posted by J-Blaze
a bouncy castle for kids

Just for the kids? I'm not coming, then. :shakes:

I think it sounds like a fine idea! I've been to a few little community festivals in Sheff and they've been great fun. I would be happy to help - used to organise events so can help with a bit of whatever.

Originally posted by DanSumption
Wasn't there another thread about this exact subject a couple of months ago? I seem to remember lots of support for the idea, but don't think anything ever got organised.

That's why we got J on the case Dan! He had some really good ideas last night, and some real enthusiasm too! :)

I'd definately be up for it J, and if you need a hand organising I'll see what I can do! ;)

K x

i offer organisational help also

we could try and hire macdonalds i deilver the vouchers form the with give you special offers on food and drink like buy one get one free, so i've got loads spare :D :banana:

Thanks for the good feedback. This is starting to sound more like a small festival type idea with lots of people willing to help. I will contact those offering help when it's needed.

Should be great fun :cool:

hubby's cousin is taking the angel pub at woodhouse over in a few weeks and they have offered to let me hold my Pagan moots there so i cant see a prob for something like this, they have a big function room plus a beer garden.
if its kinda thing ya looking for let me know n ill have a word :D

OOOHHHH! Their beer garden is quite good (if it hasn't got all overgrown in the excessive numbers of tennant changes it's had :suspect: )

Might have to get to one of these moots now :D

They also have an outdoor play area, and I'm not sure they have space for the bouncy castle, unless it can go in the carpark, but as there is already play equipment there, I don't suppose it'd be a problem if we couldn't have the castle (and it won't cost anything ;) )

well if it is Strix it wont be for long cos Marie n John are gunna re decorate it and smarten it all up, she is planning bouncy castles n things for the kids etc..
so if it does sound the right place for the sheff forum get together i can have a word n sort it out etc.. :thumbsup:

Will dogs still be allowed in the bar?

dont no Strix sorry, but i can ask when i next see them, they might be allowed in the function room or beer garden but cant honestly say. ill let ya know :thumbsup:

When Frazer had it, food was served in the family room and lounge/conservatory, so dogs weren't allowed. They were allowed in the bar/games room.

When it changed hands (several times) the rules changed (everytime). One landlord tried to say that they weren't allowed at all, but threats of mutiny from the barstaff meant we could bring him in :D . One div tried to say he was allowed in the family room :loopy: The one with the 'No Dogs' sign on it :roll:

Hey jay, are you looking for a venue..........

Jay, you know me, I'm DEFINETELY up for it... I have nothing to offer in the way of venues or sound systems... but I would deffo bring myself and a crisp new £5 note....

Let me know if there is owt I can help with though.

Hi chaps, still looking for a venue. I was thinking somewhere like The Three Merry Lads.

I'll have a trip up to the Angel litha and have a looky thankew :)

The Three Merry Lads would be excellent on a hot day! Or the Sportsman? I went to some all-day music do with a big tent there a number of years ago. Dunno if they'd do it? Are we looking at a big tent?

Do we have any idea how many people would be coming? Are we going to get this event featured in the local media or just for the Forum regulars? We might well get a decent amount of interest from local papers/radio stations re the Forum - whaddya think? I don't remember reading/hearing much about Forums like this in other cities and newspapers are traditionally short of proper news in the summer months...

You want a hand re sorting out venues J-B? Or owt else? I'm free if you do!

:thumbsup:

Originally posted by Litha
dont no Strix sorry, but i can ask when i next see them, they might be allowed in the function room or beer garden but cant honestly say. ill let ya know :thumbsup:

Litha - just had to say...I do like your signature!

Get a taste of Religion....
Lick a Witch ;o)

Makes me smile each time I read it.

:D

i know this is the sheffield forum............. would you consider holding the gig/bash in chesterfield?

Originally posted by Johnsmith
i know this is the sheffield forum............. would you consider holding the gig/bash in chesterfield?

I'm afraid it would be too difficult everyone getting there.

Woooooooooooooooh
yes, yes, Mr Blaze give us a party....
( PJ - If MsBehavin int there then your name will have to change again methinks!!!)
I will sort out the bubbles.
Good stuff let's do it.

Originally posted by J-Blaze
Hi chaps, still looking for a venue. I was thinking somewhere like The Three Merry Lads.

I'll have a trip up to the Angel litha and have a looky thankew :)

hubbys cousin int in it just yet should be begining of august. and they are gunna re~decorate :thumbsup:

Originally posted by SHsheff
Litha - just had to say...I do like your signature!

Get a taste of Religion....
Lick a Witch ;o)

Makes me smile each time I read it.

:D
its a sticker ive got on the shop door, it tickled me to bits when i first seen it. the other sticker says

A woman with PMS & ESP
is a B*TCH
who knows EVERYTHING !

:heyhey: :hihi:

Originally posted by J-Blaze
Hi chaps, still looking for a venue. I was thinking somewhere like The Three Merry Lads.

I'll have a trip up to the Angel litha and have a looky thankew :)


Are we having this event or wot, J-Blaze? :thumbsup: Or did you rethink and decide there isn't time left to organise it?

Count me in. I've got a reasonable 1k watt system (CD decks & turntables). Plus I'd be happy to do the chillout set!

It is cutting things fine but I think we could still make this happen :)

Uh. Like, erm, when?

We looking at the weekend 9th and 10th July for it?#

Have you sorted out a venue yet?


:clap:

Is the music gonna be pants?

Originally posted by Ant
Is the music gonna be pants?

Why do you say that?

the music will not be pants if j-blaze lets me offer my services!! anything from soul to drum and bass and back again!!! :hihi:

Originally posted by KidPhunk
the music will not be pants if j-blaze lets me offer my services!! anything from soul to drum and bass and back again!!! :hihi:

The music will not be pants, socks or anything else unless Mr Blaze gets his non-happen' finger out and bleedin' ORGANISES something!!!! :hihi:

Why do you say that?

Aint having a dig, J-Blaze, just wondered what stuff was going to be played. Drum and Bass bores me silly, young phunk.

Originally posted by KidPhunk
the music will not be pants if j-blaze lets me offer my services!! anything from soul to drum and bass and back again!!! :hihi:

anything form to soul to drum and bass - theres a fair bit there ant!!!