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Anybody interested in performing at the Vienna Folk Festival next Spring?

I was asked to get involved this year at the last minute. I sourced a bass amp, a guitar amp, a cajon, a drum kit, a bass guitar, a pre-gig outside of the festival, hosted a band for 5 days and even DJed. I also got some publicity for it and got it into the papers and on radio. Now, I am officially on board as one of the key organisers! There was a great lineup with 40 bands over 2 days on 2 stages. Next year, I hope to get some serious sponsors involved and take it outdoors to a venue I have in mind with a great view over the city. There is no other folk festival like this in all Austria. If you would like to get involved or play, please let me know - a demo CD would be very helpful, particularly for putting together a compilation CD for the radio stations to play leading up to the event.

Bands/Acts we had this year came from all over: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Holland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, and even the good old USA. As far as I can ascertain, folk here means involving an acoustic guitar but all styles are welcome


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Sam,

It sounds like perhaps you have found your calling! Seems like others were happy with your work and rewarded you with more responsibility.

Music Event Promotion.

This is something; that if it were me; I would highlight on my C.V./Résumé.

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Yes, Scott. Thanks very much for the encouragement! You can't keep a good man down!

I was waiting for the right opportunity and this is right up my street! I am now one of the key players and the first team meeting is tonight. Mind you, its not difficult to be important here if you are educated and show determination and creativity but it can be so frustrating to find the opportunity to make it happen. Everything here runs on WHO you know and that is all. I have taken the time over the last 18 months or more to network and build up those connections. It has brought me nothing yet so I hope this is where it begins to pay back, at least a little...

I have a freelance photo-journalist on board and now a key sponsorhsip arranger!

Lots of fun


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Keep us posted as to how it is going.


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First meeting successfully held. Now we are setting up a small 'club' situation as far as the official tax situation goes. Some great ideas in the air. We have access to a club now for our own weekly events on a Sunday night. Well, it is a start


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Sounds good, Sam.

Sent you a PM.

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Got it, Matt. Reply on its way and thanks!


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Thanks, Sam. Your message box is full - I can't reply to your reply.


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OK. Space cleared now


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