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We have a lassie at work who calls everyone "Dolly", you wouldn't believe how much this gets on my pec's

A few people have indicated the same of ideas, and we are currently looking at alternative options for entertainment. I think it could be possible to maybe take in some stalls etc for people to take in. This is something which still needs further investigation, but is something I certainy agree with. There will a bar which is designated for food and drink away from live music. It will be possible to sit there for as long as needed, or is wanted.

Well as i say the Ballroom have been really good in giving advice and idea's, and I have a lot of people around me who are very experienced in this sort of thing. This is not the sort of thing I would do at the drop of a hat, or without having taken advice first, i've been looking into trying this for months. Everyone involved wants this to be a success.

Totally accept the point in regards to a Monitor engineer. To be honest the PA side is totally going to be left to Jimi Troup, whatever he says goes really. If he says we need 30 sound engineers thats what we'll have. But in all seriousness Jimi will have done this a million times before, thats why it will be left to him, We'll make sure there is plenty spare gear on hand if need be. I take your point in regards to line checks, but again this is something that will be left in the hands of Jimi. I in no way pretend to be an expert in sound engineering, I will listen and take the advise of those in the know, like yourself. (Remember, plenty Kick eh? ha ha) As for food, we will have the middle floor bar reserved for food, there will be food on sale (basket suppers etc) and we'll have the music pumped in from the Ballroom in the inhouse system. All bands will get tokens as part of the rider, as will those helping out. Obviously if were having an all day event we need to be providing catering for not only the bands but for those who have come to the gig, otherwise the chances of anyone staying all day are very slim. Again we have a sponsor who is going to pay for the food for the bands and the drink rider. Tunker

I totally agree with all of this. But I plan on having more of a crew than is probably needed. I plan on doing the stage management myself (and yes, i am a bastard), we'll have 2 sound engineers, drum, guitar, bass techs and a general dogs body doing the general crap of the day. I have spent a lot of time travelling with some pretty decent bands roadieing and teching, so I know how stressful a stage can be at turn overs, especially with a limited stage space. In the second stage it will just be a vocal PA i guess, so turn overs shouldn't be a major headache. Obviously to save time, within the exception of the headline acts we would look to use the same backine as much as possible, so not everything will need line checked at every turn over. We'll also have someone back stage, with 30 bands roaming around with passes etc, it is gonna be important that we keep things in order and running smoothly.

Thanks for your support. All tips and ideas are much appreciated.

Oh yeh sorry, i never thought of that one. (Here's where the sarcastic doubters can say, "We thought you had thought of everything!" he he) To avoid any confusion we can now call the event organizer Calum either, Chucks, Tons or fat boy!

Yeh at the moment we are looking at midnight, but we have been advised that we could extend the licence till 1am if need be! I really don't mind people being sceptical about this. But Calum and I have sat down for hours and gone through most things with a fine tooth comb, we are trying not to look past any eventuality. And although people may look down on us for doing it, I am going to do my upmost to prove doubters wrong. And I say this with the upmost respect to those who do doubt. And I'll stress again, I don't mind people questioning area's of our planning, and our financial claims etc for the event. But please don't have sarcastic pops at us for trying to do something that is not gonna give us any personal gain, apart from the fact that we will have achieved something we set out to do. Tunker

Well now why didn't I think of that? We will not only be using the main Ballroom, we will also have bands on one of the other floors.

I totally understand your scepticism Graeme, but this is not something I have taken on lightly. I have looked at all avenues before taking this on, and I can't guanantee that we will sell every ticket, but the event certainly isn't going to put anyone out of pocket I had a meeting last week with the Manager and area Manager for the Beach Ball room, and we discussed all eventualities, it was then that I was advised we could sell 1000 tickets. I realise that people will have there doubts about whether or not this can be a success, but I am working my ass off to make this work, but as I say, I still need people to come to the event to make it worthwhile. Tunker

Again no costs will be taken from ticket sales, all money from tickets will go direct to Clan. All costs incurred to run the event will be covered by organization's who have agreed to donate to the gig, in one way or another. But in saying that, we are really relying on people coming to the gig for this to be worthwhile

Hey guys, Well I totally understand everyones concerns. But before we took this idea forward we got support from the EE and still hope to get some help from Northsound. We realised this would be a major factor in attracting financial support, however it proved not to be the case. Fortunately within my job i have contact with all the major oil fileld and energy suppliers, and have ALREADY recieved not only financial support from them but also helpful offers of free advertising tools, posters tickets etc. The Ballroom have also been very helpful and we have come up with a package which is very affordable. Financially we are covered and there are no problems. All we now rely on is people coming to the gig. Do you not think people will pay 10 to see 30 bands on one day? The 10'000 is the figure we came to from selling all 1000 tickets @10, in mind that we have all costs covered. I look forward to more feedback.

I'm looking for an In Ear Monitoring System. If anyone is looking to sell one, can they give me a shout please? CHEEEEEEEEERS Muchly Tunker

Masses and masses coming through, really chuffed am getting so many, keep em coming.

The UK's top ACDC tribute, ABDC require a new Brian Johnson/Bonn Scott (Vocals) to complete our up. Due to ill health Brian Crombie has been forced to quit the band. We have many big gigs planned for 2009, in amazing venues such as Moshulu and the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh to name a few. If you think you are suitable to do a Brian Johnson or Bonn Scott please PM or contact me at scott@rsdltd.co.uk Also you can check out our web site at AB/DC Official Site or our myspace at MySpace.com - AB/DC - UK - Classic Rock - www.myspace.com/abdcrock

My local is the Kittybrewster, i love it. Bit of an oldies bar to be honest, but the pints are good, at reasonable prices, and there is never any agro

Contact Sharon at the Forum, her number is 633336. She is a little scary, but she's the gaffer.

I'm argueably the sexyest man on the planet, and built like a tank. My nickname is Tunk, hence Sexytunk.

The plans for Aberdeen's "Super-gig" at the Beach Ballroom are very much underway, a date is booked, although I'm not going to release any information on dates etc as of yet. Can anyone who may be interested in playing send a Myspace/web site link to Scott@rsdltd.co.uk Or send a demo and band bio to Scott Reid (AKA Tunk), 34 Elmbank Terrace, Aberdeen, AB24 3PD. Cheers Tunker

They could buy my scooter, check it out on the trading posts, it's a bargain! And seriously, this was no attempt at a plug! he he

Thats why they are all 40 stone (Not literally of course). The next 100mtr hurdle champion for team GB certainly won't be a bus driver! And I'm not surprised they are pissed off they are making buttons, but they chose the job knowing the money was shite!

They make out they are skilled workers, fuck that. If you have a driving licence you can drive buses. There all thick lazy fucks who are stuck driving buses cause they are to thick and stupid to get proper jobs!

Bloody hell, this is what i call a list!

I hope you'll buy the first ticket now then? At the moment no, but I have a meeting with the Neighbourhood and BB managers on Thurs to discuss details further, so you never know!

Yes all profits will be going to Clan House