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The
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About
The Weekend
Now into its sixth 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.
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...
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. |
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Campsite
Please note that the campsite will be quiet between 9 pm and 9 am. So if sitting around the fire pit at night, or coming back from the Barn, please don't play musical instruments and please keep voices down so people can sleep - this is a family event and there are people with young children on site. Same in the mornings... please don't start making unnecessary noise until after 9am. If you wish to make lots of noise, bang drums, shout and sing between 9 pm and 9 am, do so in the Barn or down at the lake. Thank you. |
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Tickets
TPlease 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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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 2nd May, 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 3rd May The site must be clear by midday on Monday 5th 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 Westliegh 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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