Harmonica 2008 - at The Folk House, Bristol, UK
Friday October 24th to Sunday 26th, 2008
Harmonica 2008 - at The Folk House, Bristol, UK
Friday October 24th to Sunday 26th, 2008
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Following the huge success of last year’s festival we have organised another event packed weekend for every type and style of harmonica player. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, H2008 will be another unmissable event. Details are still be confirmed at present, check back for updates, but here's the latest Friday 24th October - Informal meet and greet night from about 7pm. Blues jam & open mic play. NHL AGM will take place. We hope as many members as possible will join us to help set up the venue for the weekend activities. We will be there from mid afternoon. All help is greatly appreciated & will ensure the festival runs as smoothly as possible. Please contact Gerry Ezard (01656784904) if you can help in anway. Come and enjoy the night, and meet the committee. Saturday 25th OctoberDoors open 9.15amArtists are still being confirmed, check the concert details below.
The competition takes place in the main hall on the Saturday, starting at 9.30am.
Sunday 28th OctoberDoors open 9:30am.Workshops continue on Sunday morning & as well as workshops specifically for children. A Sunday afternoon concert follows. ConcertThis year's artists are still being confirmed, but we already have:
Evening concert starts 7:30pm and runs till late. Contest InformationSee the contest webpage for full details. WorkshopsWe have two rooms dedicated to workshops on Saturday and Sunday morning. The workshop topics include the usual wide range through from beginner to advanced. Catering for both diatonic & Chromatic.
ShopsEagle Music and Harmonicas Direct will have their new range of harmonica accessories and tuition materials. Keith Parker will be selling some vintage microphones and cables as well as Harpers Bazaar. All will be displayed in one of the upstairs rooms & support staff from Hohner, Seydel and Suzuki will also be present. AuctionWe will repeat last year's very successful lunchtime auction on Saturday, and possibly Sunday, so bring your cheque books and pick up a bargain.
VolunteersLots of hands make light work, so please look for ways to help, don't wait to be asked if you see an opportunity. Ask Frank or Gerry at the NHL desk when you register, and they will let you know what needs to be done. You can always email Gerry Ezard in advance to let him know. This is important if our events are to continue. Prices
LocationThe two and a half day festival will take place inside the Bristol Folk House (0117-9262987), a popular Adult Education Centre in Bristol. It is a multi-level building at 40a Park Street, a hundred yards north of the Cathedral, in the centre of Bristol. It has a concert room, a licensed café, and half a dozen workshop rooms. The main entrance is through a short passage between two shops on Park Street, a lively shopping area. There is limited on street parking, but cheap all day parking on Saturday and Sunday in the Trenchard Street (P1)and West End (P2) multistorey car parks marked on the map. The one drawback of this venue is its many levels and tight staircases which make it very difficult or impossible for anyone with physical disabilities. Bristol is a great location, as everyone found who attended last year's festival. There are lots of things to enjoy - click here for information about Bristol for tourists. The old docks area has been refurbished and brought alive again. The new interactive "At Bristol" development complements the old streets, pubs, restaurants, churches, museums, and restored old sailing ships. With lots to do, even for non-harmonica players, why not make a weekend of it. TransportBristol has a compact city centre and is very easy to reach by motorway, coach, rail and air. If travelling by train the station is 'Bristol Temple Meads'. Or why not take advantage of the cheap flights into Bristol airport? AccommodationBristol has accommodation of all types and prices, but don't delay booking as the best goes very quickly. There is a YHA (0117 922 1659), and the Bristol Backpackers (0117 925 7900) in the city centre, both at around £14 per night. Information on B&Bs and rooms, at a range of prices from £25 upwards, can be obtained from the Bristol Tourist Information Centre (08454080474). These are usually away from the city centre. There is a Travel Lodge and a Holiday Inn Express in the centre at about £50 per room. For the main hotel, where most members meet up before & afterwards, Jurys hotel is being upgraded so we have moved to The Mercure Holland House, a luxury Four Star hotel with a pool. They are holding single rooms at £80.00 B&B and a room for two adults at £90.00 B&B - when booking quote Harmonica Weekend or ref NATI241008. It is located between Jurys and Temple Meads Station.
Festival Contact Information
Click here for maps of the area View details of last year's festival: Harmonica 2006
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