I like the idea of a Grupai Cheoil competition - basically a session competition. But then again I'm not too into competitiveness in this music...would be fun, though.
What - no comments from all those who are against competition in music? I see it only costs £25.oo to enter !! Is this for real? Does the phrase "Fleadh Ceol na hEireann" not mean anything to the organisers?
World Championships? I think we are being taken in by the usual McPeake Blarney.
Under what governing body and how to qualify etc?
I think I will hold the Universe Championships next year in Dundalk anyone want to enter!!
There are also weeklong workshops which cost a long way over the odds compared to the likes of Clancy week or Drumshanbo and so on.
From what I can gather from what I have read and been told bout this event, it is open to the Ulster Scotch to enter events, ie Highland piping, dancing and so on. The Ulster Scotch Society are part to the Orange Order who are very much responsible for suppression of Gaelic Culture including Language, Sport and Irish Dance and Traditional Music!!!
They have also used this platform as a way of obtaining funds and bull shitting everyone into the process.
The only true World Championships in Trad Music is the All-Ireland Fleadh and I don’t think a sham of an event organized by the McPeakes will hold a candle to that. So please don’t be fooled anyone could run an event and claim it the World championships if the above is the case.
"The best exponents of Irish Traditional music and dance will come together to adjudicate these competitions and to select the ultimate champion. There will not only be one adjudicator, but several who will sit independently and adjudicate your performance. The criteria is (sic) much more demanding than other competitions. However, this is due to it being the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. You will receive the most coveted title of all- recognised by all, that no-one can take from you. You will be WORLD CHAMPION. Whether you are interested in solo or group competition, this is the competition for you!!"
I dunno - how can you possibly argue with that?!
Joe Quinn, the Solo Instrumental Bodhran World Championship is yours for the taking...
World Championships
World Championships
Just wondering if anyone from the session is going to these championships.They are on from the 22July -25July ,in my home city Belfast.
# Posted on June 29th 2004 by banjo billy
Re: World Championships
By the way,it's the World Irish Music Championships!
# Posted on June 29th 2004 by banjo billy
Re: World Championships
I won't be going but here's the website:
http://www.francismcpeake.com/
# Posted on June 30th 2004 by Rudall the time
Re: World Championships
I like the idea of a Grupai Cheoil competition - basically a session competition. But then again I'm not too into competitiveness in this music...would be fun, though.
# Posted on June 30th 2004 by Rudall the time
Re: World Championships
What - no comments from all those who are against competition in music? I see it only costs £25.oo to enter !! Is this for real? Does the phrase "Fleadh Ceol na hEireann" not mean anything to the organisers?
# Posted on June 30th 2004 by Kenny
Re: World Championships
I looked in me diary, but I'm down for a beard trim from 22 to 25 July this year.
# Posted on July 1st 2004 by showaddydadito
Re: World Championships
Hi all,
World Championships? I think we are being taken in by the usual McPeake Blarney.
Under what governing body and how to qualify etc?
I think I will hold the Universe Championships next year in Dundalk anyone want to enter!!
There are also weeklong workshops which cost a long way over the odds compared to the likes of Clancy week or Drumshanbo and so on.
From what I can gather from what I have read and been told bout this event, it is open to the Ulster Scotch to enter events, ie Highland piping, dancing and so on. The Ulster Scotch Society are part to the Orange Order who are very much responsible for suppression of Gaelic Culture including Language, Sport and Irish Dance and Traditional Music!!!
They have also used this platform as a way of obtaining funds and bull shitting everyone into the process.
The only true World Championships in Trad Music is the All-Ireland Fleadh and I don’t think a sham of an event organized by the McPeakes will hold a candle to that. So please don’t be fooled anyone could run an event and claim it the World championships if the above is the case.
Something to consider!!!
# Posted on July 2nd 2004 by Glensideboy
Re: World Championships
Aha! - thanks for the enlightenment, Glensideboy. Not that I was going to go anyway.
# Posted on July 2nd 2004 by Rudall the time
Re: World Championships
"The best exponents of Irish Traditional music and dance will come together to adjudicate these competitions and to select the ultimate champion. There will not only be one adjudicator, but several who will sit independently and adjudicate your performance. The criteria is (sic) much more demanding than other competitions. However, this is due to it being the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. You will receive the most coveted title of all- recognised by all, that no-one can take from you. You will be WORLD CHAMPION. Whether you are interested in solo or group competition, this is the competition for you!!"
I dunno - how can you possibly argue with that?!
Joe Quinn, the Solo Instrumental Bodhran World Championship is yours for the taking...
# Posted on July 2nd 2004 by rog
Re: World Championships
it is NOT the most coveted title of all, that's given by the fleadh. I'm with glensideboy
# Posted on September 21st 2005 by harp-playing-angel
Re: World Championships
I'll be ironing my hair that day.
# Posted on September 21st 2005 by BegF