Campbeltowns big “Christmas Night Out” in Victoria Hall

[IainJ]

Dunaverty Hall fundraising committee in conjunction with J.I.G Events are holding a special “Christmas Night Out” concert in the Victoria Hall on Saturday December 16th this year.

The line-up for the night is Catch 22, Twisted Melons, Violent Echo and Guest DJ; tickets cost £12.50 if bought before doors open & £14.00 on the night. The concert format will be tables and chairs with a big dance area similar to the Peatbog Faeries concert earlier in the year.

Doors open at 8.30pm with the first band on at 9.00pm. We expect a big demand for this event as we have had quite a bit of interest already from office parties and companies going on their works night out.

Tickets are available from A.P Taylors, Main Street, Campbeltown & the Argyll and Bute Volunteer Centre, Longrow, Campbeltown. You can also email jigevents@supanet.com for a booking form, phone 01586 552034 or visit the concert web site at www.jigevents.co.uk (this is still being updated but should be ready any day).

PA system will be provided by Sound Acoustic Services (Festival PA) and the lights should be provided by the lighting engineer who did the Peatbog Fearies concert in February.

Tickets go on sale from Friday 9th November.

Iain

[judge roy bean]

was going to say yawn, but suppose i'll need to look out my eighties fashion disasters if mr black and co are being let loose.

question, "where ARE all the eigthies heroes?"

[Annie]

You mean you still have them? I am shocked and amazed!

[IainJ]

Arrangements are now finalised for the Christmas Concert, Niall Smyth who provided the lights for the Peatbog Fearies concert earlier this year will provide the lights and Jamie Girvan will provide a DJ set to finish off the night.

The MC will be Kay Johnston who has already this year compered at the Gigha Festival, the Ska concert in July and the Peatbog Faeries concert in February.

Contrary to rumours I have heard over the last couple of days the concert is DEFINITELY going ahead and you can expect the odd surprise on the night.

Finally thanks to Davie for putting together the web page

Iain

[sooze]

Someone asked me today if it was not going ahead but as Iain says it is GOING TO HAPPEN. Rumours abound as usual.

Sooze

[Malky]

Is this for over 18's only?

Malky

[IainJ]

Is this for over 18's only?

Malky

Yes, the licence is for 18 year olds and over.

Iain

[Ship called Dignity]

As posted on www.campbeltown.info

Local Bands To Play at Christmas Night Out

Campbeltown’s Big Christmas Night Out will be held on Dec 16th in the Victoria Hall Campbeltown. Dunaverty Village Hall committee, in conjunction with J.I.G Events will stage this special fundraising concert with bands Catch 22, Twisted Melons (http://www.thetwistedmelons.com/), Violent Echo (http://www.freewebs.com/violentecho/index.htm) and Guest DJ.

Don’t miss this entertaining line up which costs £12.50 if tickets are bought before doors open and £14.00 on the night if available. The concert format will be tables and chairs with a big dance area similar to the Peatbog Faeries concert earlier in the year. Doors open at 8.30pm with the first band on at 9.00pm.

Tickets are available from A.P Taylors, Main Street, Campbeltown & the Argyll and Bute Volunteer Centre, Longrow, Campbeltown. You can also email jigevents@supanet.com for a booking form or phone Iain at 01586 552034 or Susan at 01586 830 335. The concert web site is www.jigevents.co.uk if you need further information.

The Sound and Lighting systems will be provided by Sound Acoustic Services (Festival PA) and Niall Smyth who did a fantastic job at the Peatbog Fearies concert in February.

Susan Paterson chair of the Fundraising committee said “This is our second concert with J.I.G. Events and should be a great Christmas Party Night for everyone with the added bonus for Dunaverty Hall funds. Hall funds are going well and providing entertainment in this way means we all benefit.”

Tickets are on sale now.

[Kintyre Forum News]

Just a wee remined about the dance this weekend. Have heard a number of people saying that they are going to this but don't have a ticket and will get one.

Wouldn't risk as you will find alot of other people are thinking the same!

[IainJ]

Had a few people asking how the night will run so thought it would help to post the info on here as well.

Doors open...................8.30pm

Violent Echo..................9.05pm

Twisted Melons.............10.15pm

Catch 22......................11.25pm

DJ Mix (Jamie Girvan)....12.30am

End................................1.30am

These times are approximate and may change by 5 – 10 minutes but won’t be too far off the mark.

We will also have Rock Steady to help out at the door as the smoking passes can become a bit hectic at times.

Have spoken to all the bands recently and they are all up for it, should be a good night as we have a couple of things that we want to try which should create a laugh on the night.

As I mentioned earlier we will be laying out tables and chairs the same as Survivors Night to allow the groups who are on a works night out and everyone else who arrives with a party to stick together.

Spent quite a bit of time yesterday trying to source a way to inflate a 20-foot diameter balloon for the night, we’ll see how well that works tomorrow!!!

Hope to see you there.

Iain

[Ship called Dignity]

Anyone going along tomorrow night?

Should have suggested a forum night out Now that would be good

[Surfbored]

Spent quite a bit of time yesterday trying to source a way to inflate a 20-foot diameter balloon for the night, we’ll see how well that works tomorrow!!!

Iain

So there is a forum night out after all?

There's plenty of hot air on here right enough

[Ranald]

Hmm not sure if that's the way I'd have done the running order. Best band in the middle? Is that in case folk want to leave early to catch the pubs?

[IainJ]

Hmm it’s a question of taste which band is considered to be the best. As far as we are concerned all the bands are the perfect combination for a great party and anyone who does not arrive in time or leaves before the end will be missing some great music and other party surprises…… Anyway what’s the sense in organising an event around people who intend to leave to go to the pubs???

The Twisted Melons are currently going from strength to strength and have some great material of their own which I want to encourage them to play tomorrow. This slot I feel gives them a lot more freedom to do this.

Both Violent Echo and Catch 22 have gone down fantastically well in the support slots at the other 2 concerts I’ve been involved with this year outside the Festival. As I said earlier it’s just a question of taste who goes where. The main thing is that we all have a good time on the night.

Iain

[Ranald]

Hmm it’s a question of taste which band is considered to be the best. As far as we are concerned all the bands are the perfect combination for a great party and anyone who does not arrive in time or leaves before the end will be missing some great music and other party surprises…… Anyway what’s the sense in organising an event around people who intend to leave to go to the pubs???

The Twisted Melons are currently going from strength to strength and have some great material of their own which I want to encourage them to play tomorrow. This slot I feel gives them a lot more freedom to do this.

Both Violent Echo and Catch 22 have gone down fantastically well in the support slots at the other 2 concerts I’ve been involved with this year outside the Festival. As I said earlier it’s just a question of taste who goes where. The main thing is that we all have a good time on the night.

Iain

Agree completely with the sentiments Iain. Wasn't having a go. I suppose the Melons' own stuff might not be to everyone's liking right enough. I'm sure it'll be a good night out anyway.