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About
The Weekend
Now into its seventh year, The Gathering begins
the UK's didjeridu festival season and is a great chance to catch up with old
friends from all around the UK, make some new ones and listen to what everyone's
been doing with their didjes over the winter break.
The Gathering is
also unique in that there are no set performances over the weekend, it's pretty
much a non-stop, didje oriented open mic & jam session. You'll not only get
a chance to listen to some great musicians but you can also get up and perform
yourself in front of a friendly & receptive audience.
Many of the
UK's top didje players will be there joining in and also giving various workshops
throughout the weekend for different abilities and styles of playing.
There will also be stalls with some great didjes for you to try and buy.
A really friendly and welcoming family atmosphere in a beautiful countryside setting.
Please be aware that due to limited space in the main hall this is strictly
a ticket only event. The Gathering has been a sell out each year so please book
early to avoid disappointment. Tickets will not be available on the gate.
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Workshops
Workshop times, place & price will be announced on the workshops board
in the main barn.
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Didjeridu all levels 1-2-1 or group.
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Kev
Howard
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1-2-1
or group- Didjeridu alternative playing
techniques
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Jonny
Cope
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1-2-1
or group - Overtone throat singing.
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Jonny
Cope
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Jonny
will also have an array of weird and
wonderful instruments to try out or/and
buy.
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Richard
Bridge
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with
Johnny 'bongo' Bridge and Tristan O'Meara
- Jam sessions
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Shane
Townsend
(Fire Dragon Toys) |
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Diablo,
juggling, poi, staff, devil sticks along
with glow and fire toys
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Toot House Sessions |
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The
Toot House is situated at one end of
the Italian Garden and has wonderful
acoustic properties. We think it would
be a nice idea to get some playing happening
during the daytime. It's a great place
to chill out and hopefully catch a few
rhythms.
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More to be confirmed
If you are wanting to give a workshop at The Gathering please email
us with some details so that we can list it here.
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The
Barn
As we're continuously trying to improve The Gathering
we've listened to feedback and this year we're going to have a more structured
approach with The Barn...
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2
- 3 pm
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Closed
for workshop
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7
- 11 pm
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Adults
Open Mic
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11
pm till early
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Jam
Session
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With more children coming along to didge events
we think it's about time that they had some space
on the open mic as well. So each evening between
6 & 7 the open mic will be open for children.
Doesn't have to be didge, any instruments they
want to perform with, sing songs, or whatever
is welcome. Mums and dads can get up with them
for a bit of support if they need it but we would
like the focus to be on giving the children some
creative space to explore. Some of these young
people will hopefully be great musicians in the
future and we feel it's important that they're
given the opportunity and support to play in front
of a supportive audience from a young age.
The 'Adults Open Mic', once again, will be all
instruments welcome - but we would like to see
plenty of didge here!
Barn Etiquette
We would prefer not to make rules but we have
received a few comments over the years about behaviour
during open mic sessions, so please be aware of
the following...
If a performer wishes for other instruments or
some sort of percussion to join them in their
performance they will ask, so please don't just
join in with noises that are not asked for during
the Open Mic period, this part of the evening
is not a jam session unless you are invited.
The Jam Session from 11pm is for people to join
in randomly as much as they like, and enjoy trying
their hand, and generally having a party.
Thank you.
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Campsite
For the benefit of families with younger children,
it would be preferable if the campsite was a quiet
area between 9pm and 9am. So if sitting around
the fire pit at night, or coming back from the
Barn, please don't play loud musical instruments
and keep voices down so people can sleep.
Same in the mornings... please don't start making
unnecessary noise until after 9am.
You are welcome to make lots of noise, bang drums,
shout and sing in other places during the campsite
quiet time, for example in the Barn or down at
the lake.
Thank you.
Hire a tipi for this years Gathering
with Mytipi
We
can offer a whole range of sizes and colours,
from childrens play tipis to large tipis (that
can seat and sleep hoards of friends!)...from
stripes to camouflage, you name it we have been
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Whether
you are looking for 1 or 10 tipis to buy or
hire we offer a down to earth, friendly and
bespoke service. All of our tipis are of the
highest quality craftsmenship and made from
natural materials.
We
are fortunate to be based along the beautiful
North Devon coastline where we make our tipis
in our workshop at home and source all of our
products locally...and sustainably...
www.mytipi.co.uk
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Tickets
| Adults |
£30 |
| 10
- 15 |
£15 | |
Under
10 |
Free |
Please complete and return the form with your payment and S.A.E.
Ticket
Booking Form
Form requires .pdf viewer. Get the latest
version here.
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Stall
Holders / Traders
Stall space is free but must be booked in
advance when booking tickets.
All stall holders & traders will require
a weekend ticket.
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Further
Information
Camping space is provided for the whole weekend
and is included in the ticket price.
Access to the site is from 5pm on Friday 30th
April, no access after 8 pm (gate will be locked).
Exceptions can be made for people travelling a
long way by prior arrangement - tel. 01363 881108.
The gate will re-open 10am Sat 1st May
The site must be clear by midday on Monday 3rd
May.
All camping is to be in the designated area.
Those without a tent are welcome to sleep in the main barn (lots of warm space),
but be aware that the music doesn't usually stop until the very early hours.
As well as portaloos on the camp site there are proper toilet facilities
next to the main barn and cafe area, and also a hot shower on site.
For
those wishing to have a bit of luxury there is also local
accomodation available (not included in ticket price).
Breakfasts,
evening meals, drinks and snacks will be available to purchase from the Tapeley
Park Cafe. There is also a local village pub nearby, The
Westleigh Inn, which has a good range of meals.
Other than that,
bring what you'd expect to find, and also anything didje related that you would
like to swap or sell. Traders must book in advance as stall area is limited, but
at no extra cost.
Tapeley Park is a huge estate and you are welcome to
explore the beautiful gardens and woods at your leisure but please ensure that
all gates are shut securely behind you and pick up any litter that you create
or find and bring it back to the skip - thanks!
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to note...
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GLASS! | Glass
breaks and we do not want any broken glass on the site. |
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OPEN FIRES! | Except
with permission from organisers. | | NO
SMOKING! | Smoking
is not allowed in any enclosed space. | |
NO SOUND
SYSTEMS! | For
the comfort of all. | | NO
LITTER! | Please
use the skip provided or take your rubbish home with you. |
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Travel
The entrance to Tapeley Park is sign posted on the B3233...
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