What's going on on shop street

Rylan

Loads of cameras around and film crews. Girlfriend asked one of the camera men what was going on and he said he couldn't tell her. Like it was a secret or something. Anyone any clue.

dilallio

Were they dancing in the moonlight ???

It was a Flash Mob. Was walking down the street, heard the music, went over to see what was going on, and suddenly other "onlookers" started dancing around. Had to retreat quickly. It went on for about 5 mins. and then, they were gone. Very surreal.

snubbleste

They're doing a docusoap on Seamusín, everyone's favourite little person

Rylan

dilallio wrote: »

Were they dancing in the moonlight ???

It was a Flash Mob. Was walking down the street, heard the music, went over to see what was going on, and suddenly other "onlookers" started dancing around. Had to retreat quickly. It went on for about 5 mins. and then, they were gone. Very surreal.

Yeah and it's caught me in its spotlight.

LadyMayBelle

Teehee! Some of you would have copped it as we invited boardsies to join us on a thread on the Galway forum
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As part of the Arts Festival they organised a few rehearsals in the black box over the past few weeks and only told us today what time it would be on!

Went really well, altho we were all really squished as Shop Street was packed anyway...I got someone to film it so I'll post it later, but there were cameras everywhere and photographers..

A really fun two minutes!

dilallio

I got some of it on my phone - missed the start cos I was trying to retreat when everyone around me started dancing

LadyPennyworth - can you see yourself in this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fha2Mq7dwq8

LadyMayBelle

Deadly, thanks for that Dilallio!
So soon too!

I'm behind the guy with the baseball cap and beard! But can see another boardsie so I'll alert him to your video!

There were cameras in Lynches and on top of McCambridges so looking forward to that footage.

galwaybabe

Nice one for that. It was brilliant craic being part of it. The rehearsals were great too. Looking forward to Wednesday night

KittyeeTrix

Aw no, I would've loved to have been part of that. I was only saying it a few days ago to the hubby when we were watching one on tv that it would be great fun to be in one:mad:

LadyMayBelle

galwaybabe wrote: »

Nice one for that. It was brilliant craic being part of it. The rehearsals were great too. Looking forward to Wednesday night

Deadly, who were you ?!
Loved it, wasn't it great craic

Stench Blossoms

LadyPennyworth wrote: »

Deadly, thanks for that Dilallio!
So soon too!

I'm behind the guy with the baseball cap and beard! But can see another boardsie so I'll alert him to your video!

There were cameras in Lynches and on top of McCambridges so looking forward to that footage.

Looks brilliant.

Fair play to all involved.

galwaybabe

LadyPennyworth wrote: »

Deadly, who were you ?!
Loved it, wasn't it great craic

I was over near the Zhivago side. can't see myself in that video. I think the official video will be up on Monday. I haven't laughed so much in a long time as I did at those rehearsals

mikom

orla wrote: »

Thank god your not the girl in black at the front there !

Why?

galwaybabe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2utcckk9tao
Another one

LadyMayBelle

galwaybabe wrote: »

I was over near the Zhivago side. can't see myself in that video. I think the official video will be up on Monday. I haven't laughed so much in a long time as I did at those rehearsals

So was I......

Bob_Harris

I miss living in Galway. It's plentiful of hot chicks it has to be said.

oneofakind32

Looks like loads of fun! Who organized it? How dose one get involved, if there is to be another one that is!

LadyMayBelle

oneofakind32 wrote: »

Looks like loads of fun! Who organized it? How dose one get involved, if there is to be another one that is!

It was the St Patrick's Festival crew, as the St Patrick's Day festivities kicked off today... not sure there'll be another one for a long time, although it would be great!

inisboffin

looked great craic! Sorry I had to miss it.
There's more stuff on the streets on Mon eve too, bit of street stuff from the Macnas young folk I believe.
Just get together with your friends and plan a flashmob of your own! It can be as simple or elaborate as you choose.

LadyMayBelle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr6HtIuBHNQ

Here's the footage I got someone to take. Spot yourselves

Wolverine359

Here's another video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgOre0XeJUY

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Awesome stuff.

LadyMayBelle

One more, apparently the professional ones will be up Tuesday ?
Here's an aerial view one but he misses the mexican wave

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HsaO7v9Vz0

Xiney

the best are the ones who are trying to join in but don't know the steps.

fair play!

LadyMayBelle

Xiney wrote: »

the best are the ones who are trying to join in but don't know the steps.

fair play!

There's a legend of a chap in a red jacket in my video, hadn't a clue but got stuck in the middle and joined in; except for the freeze part: he did a little wobble and scooted out! That's what made it fun!

Xiney

absolutely lol

can't wait for the pro video - going up on fb!

Mars Bar

That's unreal! Fair play to everybody involved, this is what I love about Galway.

A massive one for the Volvo Ocean Race would be cool. Loads of time to practice!

KittyeeTrix

mars bar wrote: »

That's unreal! Fair play to everybody involved, this is what I love about Galway.

A massive one for the Volvo Ocean Race would be cool. Loads of time to practice!

That would be a great time to do one:D
Would defo get a lot of national attention!!!

Das Kitty

Aw bless the fella in the red jacket. What a legend. I'd love to be part of a flashmob.

inisboffin

Boards flashmob?

galwaybabe

inisboffin wrote: »

Boards flashmob?

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