General Meeting, Wednesday 17th February 2010, 8:30pm @ The Boathouse
First Green Area Benefit of 2010
Featuring.....
KELTRIX: Following another succesful festi season and a recent support
slot for Mark Chadwick (The Levellers), Keltrix need no introduction
from us. Showcasing a new line-up and possibly a few new tunes, this is
a warm-up for their gig @ Jamm in Brixton on the 5th Feb supporting the
mighty Alabama3.
www.myspace.com/keltrix
JAM BAND CARAVAN: Psychadelic Reggae from the headliners at the recent Mill Rd Winter Fair
www.myspace.com/jambandcaravan
And if that wasn't enough, we have our very own DJ Nova7 serving up the bits between the bits and visuals from Crazy Eddie..
At the Portland Arms, Thurs 4th Feb. Doors at 8pm..£5
Strawberry Fair announce launch of The Cambridge Band Competition 2010
The legendary Cambridge Band Competition is open for entries! Following two successful years in the hands of the City Council, Strawberry Fair is now taking over running the popular competition to find Cambridge’s best band.
The search is on for the most talented band, solo performer or ensemble. Previous winners of the competition have gone on to perform at various events and festivals as well as receiving recognition in the industry. This year first prize is £250 and a plum spot at Strawberry Fair.
Strawberry Fair have also secured a range of other prizes for the competition including a recording session at Vertical Rooms Studio, and a professional photo shoot which will help the winning band to take the next step in their musical career. The bands selected to perform in the competition heats will have the chance to be heard by a panel of judges made up of music industry professionals, and for some bands there will be an opportunity to perform at Strawberry Fair.
"It’s a great honour to be asked to run the Band Competition." says Justin Argent, Chair of the Strawberry Fair, "This is one of many new activities we are taking on in 2010 as part of the Strawberry Fair shake up! We think it's really important to give local people of all ages the opportunity to share music and perform. Strawberry Fair has deep roots in the city’s music community means that we can help the competition to thrive."
The Cambridge Band Competition is open to any genres and all ages are welcome. The deadline for entries is Monday 1 February. The only condition for entry is that bands must be based within 30 miles of Cambridge city, and be able to make the dates of the competition heats (Thursdays throughout March) and the competition final at the Junction on Thursday 15 April. The band competition, like Strawberry Fair, is free to enter and is run entirely by volunteers.
Download the Cambridge Band Competition Application form.
Shake up for the Strawberry Fair
We at Strawberry Fair have announced big changes for the 2010 event. The shake up is in response to public feedback, and will see major changes to both the programme and the style of the event. We have been gradually improving things for a few years and this year we thought we would really go for it!
It’s really important to us that the Strawberry Fair continues to be supported and enjoyed by local people of all ages. The 2010 Fair will focus on active community involvement, with more space for local people of all ages to create, perform and take part. One of the core values of the Strawberry Fair has always been to offer a truly diverse range of entertainment for individuals, families and children in Cambridge. For 2010 the committee are also placing a strong emphasis on trying to avert climate change and encourage sustainability.
We’ll be keeping some bits, digging up some old traditions, but most importantly asking you to help us come up with a host of completely new activities and fun for all ages to enjoy. With such a big shift in programme and style, we are appealing to YOU to help us spread the word.
This year like never before we are offering space to local people - there are stages, performance areas, space for art installations, an arena and much more available for your use!
- Are you an organisation, individual or group with an idea?
- Do you fancy entertaining the people of Cambridge?
- Can you help spread the word or offer some time to support the Fair?
If you answered YES to any of these questions then please get in touch.
If you are individual please fill out our quick online form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you are a member of a community group, arts organisation or a school please email with details of your group and your ideas.
The opportunity is there for the people of Cambridge to make Strawberry Fair something truly original and brilliant!
"summer bash gets it right"
From The Cambridge Evening News: The colourful carnival drew thousands of revellers to Midsummer Common, Cambridge, on Saturday for live music, theatre performances and art and craft displays.
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