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Aiken Promotions Festival Announcement - Monday Dec 5th at 11am

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    #32
    The Raptor
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    hynesie08 wrote: »
    If I was to take a guess, I'd say the venues for the announcments are just handy for a helicopter, if the artist is gonna be there.

    Ohh, I like.


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    #33
    Broken Hearted Road
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    I would like to see Garth Brooks, I must admit. If it's him coming on Monday and announcing a run of gigs, I decided that if there's any mad queuing like the last time, I'd be happy to give it a miss entirely.

    There's no need for any of that crazy over night and running into days queuing. Online works great. The only time it doesn't work great is when a large number of people get into a physical queue. The printing machines then acts as hoover and the wheel of death appears online. Obtaining a ticket last time was too stressful. I was unsuccessful the first time around when I tried online. Queue overnight then for the second batch.

    Will be happy to give it all a miss if any of that crazy queuing sh1t happens again.


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    #34
    corm500
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    bodhrandude wrote: »
    Ehhhh have you heard of Sea Sessions, Rory Gallagher Festival, No Place Like Dome and Lost in Leitrim Festival dude.

    It was tongue in cheek, but unfortunately it seems I have been proved correct in this instance.


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    #35
    PTH2009
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    Broken Hearted Road wrote: »
    I would like to see Garth Brooks, I must admit. If it's him coming on Monday and announcing a run of gigs, I decided that if there's any mad queuing like the last time, I'd be happy to give it a miss entirely.

    There's no need for any of that crazy over night and running into days queuing. Online works great. The only time it doesn't work great is when a large number of people get into a physical queue. The printing machines then acts as hoover and the wheel of death appears online. Obtaining a ticket last time was too stressful. I was unsuccessful the first time around when I tried online. Queue overnight then for the second batch.

    Will be happy to give it all a miss if any of that crazy queuing sh1t happens again.

    A grand tour where he plays Westport, Enniskillian, Kilkenny, Limerick, Cork, Belfast and Dublin but with his large productions I don't think venues like Nowlan Park would suite him but if he loves Ireland as much as he says he should play all over the country . No doubt all the shows will sell

    What could work for this new festival is if they have 'exclusive' rights too Garth Brooks and he only plays at these. Tickets would fly out the door


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    #36
    corm500
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    PTH2009 wrote: »
    A grand tour where he plays Westport, Enniskillian, Kilkenny, Limerick, Cork, Belfast and Dublin but with his large productions I don't think venues like Nowlan Park would suite him but if he loves Ireland as much as he says he should play all over the country . No doubt all the shows will sell

    What could work for this new festival is if they have 'exclusive' rights too Garth Brooks and he only plays at these. Tickets would fly out the door

    I think if Midwest radio is part of this, there is no chance of Garth Brooks. I reckon we are talking Charley Pride, Ray Lynam, Nathan Carter, Daniel o donnell and one or two well known American acts, i.e. Along the lines of Kris Kristoferson or even Dolly Parton.


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    #37
    sabrewulf
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    ahlookit wrote: »
    a quick google gives a link (dead) to a mid west radio (Mayo local station) that obviously broke an embargo, but you can see this on google:

    Full text of this:

    WESTPORT HOUSE WILL HOST A MAJOR TWO DAY COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS SUMMER
    Created on Friday, 25 November 2016 11:14


    Westport House will host a major two day Country Music Festival this Summer.

    Harvest 2017, will take place on August 26th and 27th and some of the World’s Biggest Country Stars will be taking to the stage.

    The event is being run by Aiken Promotions and Midwest Media Partners and will include three stages – 1 outdoor and 2 marquees.

    There will be camping on the site and the same weekend Enniskillen is playing host to a similar line-up of internationally renowned Country Singers

    Full details of the acts will be outlined at a press briefing at Westport House on Monday week, December 5th.

    Source:
    http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:-v67q2jDCusJ:www.midwestradio.ie/index.php/news/36214-westport-house-will-host-a-major-two-day-country-music-festival-this-summer+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ie&client=ms-android-om-lge


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    #38
    The Raptor
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    A Garth festival. We can finally get to let our hair down and have a good time.


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    #39
    The Raptor
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    A big announcement over small American country singers?


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    #40
    The Raptor
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    Is the press really interested in small/fairly big country American singers?

    Dolly always plays here every few years. Kenny Rogers will be retired. Luke Bryan is good but would he sell on his own.


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    #41
    The Nal
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    Boggerfest 2017


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    #42
    twowheelsonly
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    Broken Hearted Road wrote: »
    I would like to see Garth Brooks, I must admit. If it's him coming on Monday and announcing a run of gigs, I decided that if there's any mad queuing like the last time, I'd be happy to give it a miss entirely.

    There's no need for any of that crazy over night and running into days queuing. Online works great. Obtaining a ticket last time was too stressful. I was unsuccessful the first time around when I tried online. Queue overnight then for the second batch. The only time it doesn't work great is when a large number of people get into a physical queue. The printing machines then acts as hoover and the wheel of death appears online.

    Will be happy to give it all a miss if any of that crazy queuing sh1t happens again.


    Not true.

    Outlets are allocated a set number of tickets for any shows that are likely to sell out quickly and it's based on their previous record of selling tickets. If an outlet is allocated 150 tickets then that's it - if there's 200 in the queue then there's people not getting one!!

    What slows the system down and causes most of the hassle is if Mary wants two tickets and gets her 17 cousins to all go online at the same time in the hope of snagging those two. They end up with 10 tickets but "it doesn't matter....we can always sell them and make a few bob..." Meanwhile Broken Hearted Road sits staring at a little wheel spinning....and spinning......and spinning....

    I always tell people not to panic about buying tickets for Stadium or big outdoor gigs. They'll always appear in the end. Every single time.


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    #43
    Westernyelp
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    The Nal wrote: »
    Boggerfest 2017
    Don't worry, The Moronfest tickets will be on sale soon


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    #44
    8-10
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    The Raptor wrote: »
    Is the press really interested in small/fairly big country American singers?

    Dolly always plays here every few years. Kenny Rogers will be retired. Luke Bryan is good but would he sell on his own.

    Someone like Emmylou Harris would be exciting


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    corm500
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    8-10 wrote: »
    Someone like Emmylou Harris would be exciting

    First time I've ever heard the words "Emmylou Harris" and " Exciting" in the same sentence :D


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    #46
    The Raptor
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    Has any of the big radio stations said anything yet, 2fm, 2day fm?

    I'm sure the media knows and if there's any hint of Garth Brooks, they would go mad for it, like everything else Garth.


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    #47
    ghostdancer
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    The Raptor wrote: »
    Has any of the big radio stations said anything yet, 2fm, 2day fm?

    I'm sure the media knows and if there's any hint of Garth Brooks, they would go mad for it, like everything else Garth.
    it's a multi-stage festival in Westport and Enniskillen, there's close to zero chance Garth Brooks is playing IMO.


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    #48
    hynesie08
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    ghostdancer wrote: »
    it's a multi-stage festival in Westport and Enniskillen, there's close to zero chance Garth Brooks is playing IMO.
    Even aiken aren't promoting the announcement, it's definitely no-one huge.


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    #49
    The Raptor
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    hynesie08 wrote: »
    Even aiken aren't promoting the announcement, it's definitely no-one huge.

    I guess I found my answer.


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    #50
    hynesie08
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    The Raptor wrote: »
    I guess I found my answer.

    Maybe I'm wrong, but there's no mention of it on aikens twitter or any of the music accounts I follow, and their usually in the know. So either aiken have managed a huge surprise and kept it secret, or it's not that big of an announcement. I'd put my money on the second choice.


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    #51
    RayCon
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    I's gotta be Big Tom .... he's big ....... Tom


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    #52
    milehip
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    twowheelsonly wrote: »

    I always tell people not to panic about buying tickets for Stadium or big outdoor gigs. They'll always appear in the end. Every single time.

    Absolute fact, you could rock up to Slane on the day and have your pick of tickets.


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    #53
    The Raptor
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    I suppose this is Aiken's version of MCD country 2 country.

    There would want to be big acts to get people camping.


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    schemingbohemia
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    The Raptor wrote: »
    I suppose this is Aiken's version of MCD country 2 country.

    There would want to be big acts to get people camping.

    Why would there be camping? The previous festivals in Westport didn't have camping as far as I'm aware. Plenty of hotel rooms in Westport and Enniskillen.


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    #55
    The Raptor
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    schemingbohemia wrote: »
    Why would there be camping? The previous festivals in Westport didn't have camping as far as I'm aware. Plenty of hotel rooms in Westport and Enniskillen.

    There was a post above that leaked all the details except who's playing. There will be camping there as well.


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    #56
    2thousand14
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    The Raptor wrote: »
    Has any of the big radio stations said anything yet, 2fm, 2day fm?

    I'm sure the media knows and if there's any hint of Garth Brooks, they would go mad for it, like everything else Garth.

    Radio Nova mentioned it yesterday, saying they have heard of something big coming but cannot say until next Monday. Must be related


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    #57
    Richard Hillman
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    It's Guns n Roses. They work with Aiken.


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    #58
    Easterly Beasterly
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    Richard Hillman wrote: »
    It's Guns n Roses. They work with Aiken.

    I've had it confirmed that's it's American Country Acts! No word on who it is but they will be playing in Westport on Saturday August 26th and Enniskillen Airport on Sunday August 27th.


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    #59
    Mushy
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    Easterly Beasterly wrote: »
    Richard Hillman wrote: »
    It's Guns n Roses. They work with Aiken.

    I've had it confirmed that's it's American Country Acts! No word on who it is but they will be playing in Westport on Saturday August 26th and Enniskillen Airport on Sunday August 27th.

    I think he meant the Nova mentioning something big is coming is GNR.


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    Easterly Beasterly
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    Mushy wrote: »
    I think he meant the Nova mentioning something big is coming is GNR.

    Nova were obviously talking about the announcement on Monday though!


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    #61
    hynesie08
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    Easterly Beasterly wrote: »
    Nova were obviously talking about the announcement on Monday though!

    Why would a rock station call a country music festival big????


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