Maybe they prefer a local event over a national event. They were certainly on ClareFM a lot, there were ads in the local papers, sign along the roads into Ennis were up for weeks, banners in the streets and I think there were even posters and flyers around. Maybe that was enough fil the seats without the thing being overrun.
I don't think they were going for local, Prof. There were sudden, unexpected 'suggestions' on Facebook (at least on mine, and i'm not a 'friend' of the Ennis festival, though, of course, I wish it well) since at least the summer, there were clips on radio and telly over here, every Comhaltas was pushing it ... it was hard to miss, to be honest.
Well there were people there from all over the globe so there didn't seem to be too much of a problem with them getting the message out. I am sure if you contact the organisers though they would be happy to hear any suggestions on future ways they can promote the festival.
In the meanwhile, if you are on Facebook, you can always like the Ennis Trad Fest facebook page.
I was thinking about it just then ... I wonder if it's because I subscribe to something else 'on-topic'? I might do. I forget what I've subscribed to. I have hardly any FaceBook friends (well, about 70, which is pretty low for FB) but every now and then someone asks, or suggests, that I subscribe to something and I dutifully do. I don't think you can 'unsubscribe' ...
I am in agreement with Prof. Prlwytzkofski. Brothers in curmudgeonry. If your idea of a good time is to be among twelve to twenty other musicians, many of whom are whacking dead goats, over-blowing expensive flutes, thrashing guitars, etc, sitting as close as they can to three or four musicians paid to play and serving their time, then it's a great festival.
But there is more comfort and better tunes in the pubs outside of the festival town. This is a great time of the year to come to Ireland and to visit the small towns where great players get together at the local for a pint or two, a few tunes, and some chat. Just remember to bring your rain gear!
@David: I agree with the Prof. in that your "brothers in curmudgeonry" remark was reading far too much into what he said and misrepresented his opinion.
However, I am in full agreement with your description of "certain" sessions that happen in Ennis - and in many other places for that matter. That certainly has been my experience.
As you say, it´s worth while seeking out the quality sessions, which are often in smaller towns, where the music is interspersed with conversation, some of which can be very entertaining. These sessions usually have a smaller number of musicians and are often more welcoming than the other type.
Hi all....Well I can tell you I had a fantastic weekend there it was my second time, and I was with friends from liverpool/st helens/luton and they all enjoyed it, great music, cheap beer(not festival prices) and flights/accommodation because of time of the yr, well worth going , would recommend to anyone who follows the music, A festival for musicians by musicians sums it up. A must for next yr, but you do have to do your homework when it is, as dates are only released few months before, very true Irelands best kept secret, and why not that's why they still have the best guinness in the world and export the slops.
I stumbled into a great (unannounced) session at Brogan´s on monday. Also, being able to select "a la carte" whoom you want to join in a session is a treasure, and not a problem:
Ennis Festival 2011
Ennis Festival 2011
How did the ennis festival go
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by DES RYNNE
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It went mighty for me - I had a great time
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by *Davy Rogers
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Outstanding festival. Now for some sleep.
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by No Cause For Alarm
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Oops. Apparently it passed me by unnoticed. Again.
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by Prof. Prlwytzkofski
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Love it. Still recovering... too manny tunes in my head.
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by Dawros Frog
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i just wish they had advertised it .it was the best kept secret in ireland
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by DES RYNNE
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Well, if it was a secret in Ireland, it certainly wasn't elsewhere. I knew about it ages ago. And I wasn't even interested, so I wasn't looking.
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by ethical blend
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Maybe they prefer a local event over a national event. They were certainly on ClareFM a lot, there were ads in the local papers, sign along the roads into Ennis were up for weeks, banners in the streets and I think there were even posters and flyers around. Maybe that was enough fil the seats without the thing being overrun.
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by Prof. Prlwytzkofski
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I don't think they were going for local, Prof. There were sudden, unexpected 'suggestions' on Facebook (at least on mine, and i'm not a 'friend' of the Ennis festival, though, of course, I wish it well) since at least the summer, there were clips on radio and telly over here, every Comhaltas was pushing it ... it was hard to miss, to be honest.
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by ethical blend
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Facebook doesn't send me suggestions for the Ennis Festival. I feel unloved.
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by DrSilverSpear
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Well there were people there from all over the globe so there didn't seem to be too much of a problem with them getting the message out. I am sure if you contact the organisers though they would be happy to hear any suggestions on future ways they can promote the festival.
In the meanwhile, if you are on Facebook, you can always like the Ennis Trad Fest facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ennis-Trad-Festival/104034199658953
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by No Cause For Alarm
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The next festival starts on November 8th 2012.
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by No Cause For Alarm
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I was thinking about it just then ... I wonder if it's because I subscribe to something else 'on-topic'? I might do. I forget what I've subscribed to. I have hardly any FaceBook friends (well, about 70, which is pretty low for FB) but every now and then someone asks, or suggests, that I subscribe to something and I dutifully do. I don't think you can 'unsubscribe' ...
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by ethical blend
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Haha. You can be my friend although I can't easily be found.
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by DrSilverSpear
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I don't think I'm all that easy to find either ...
# Posted on November 16th 2011 by ethical blend
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I am in agreement with Prof. Prlwytzkofski. Brothers in curmudgeonry. If your idea of a good time is to be among twelve to twenty other musicians, many of whom are whacking dead goats, over-blowing expensive flutes, thrashing guitars, etc, sitting as close as they can to three or four musicians paid to play and serving their time, then it's a great festival.
But there is more comfort and better tunes in the pubs outside of the festival town. This is a great time of the year to come to Ireland and to visit the small towns where great players get together at the local for a pint or two, a few tunes, and some chat. Just remember to bring your rain gear!
# Posted on November 17th 2011 by David Levine
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I don't think I said anything of the sort David. Aren't you just projecting curmudgeonry where there wasn't any?
# Posted on November 17th 2011 by Prof. Prlwytzkofski
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@David: I agree with the Prof. in that your "brothers in curmudgeonry" remark was reading far too much into what he said and misrepresented his opinion.
However, I am in full agreement with your description of "certain" sessions that happen in Ennis - and in many other places for that matter. That certainly has been my experience.
As you say, it´s worth while seeking out the quality sessions, which are often in smaller towns, where the music is interspersed with conversation, some of which can be very entertaining. These sessions usually have a smaller number of musicians and are often more welcoming than the other type.
# Posted on November 17th 2011 by murfbox
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Hi all....Well I can tell you I had a fantastic weekend there it was my second time, and I was with friends from liverpool/st helens/luton and they all enjoyed it, great music, cheap beer(not festival prices) and flights/accommodation because of time of the yr, well worth going , would recommend to anyone who follows the music, A festival for musicians by musicians sums it up. A must for next yr, but you do have to do your homework when it is, as dates are only released few months before, very true Irelands best kept secret, and why not that's why they still have the best guinness in the world and export the slops.
# Posted on November 17th 2011 by andythebox
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Cheap beer? We clearly have a different idea about what constitutes cheap. The water was cheap.
# Posted on November 17th 2011 by No Cause For Alarm
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i caught a great session in O Keefes on the Monday evening
# Posted on November 21st 2011 by palethinboy
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I stumbled into a great (unannounced) session at Brogan´s on monday. Also, being able to select "a la carte" whoom you want to join in a session is a treasure, and not a problem:
http://www.ennistradfestival.com/sessiontrail.htm
The organizing committee did a splendid job, as usual!
# Posted on November 21st 2011 by FiddleTramp