Bailey Posted 18 May, 2009 Posted 18 May, 2009 Serious respect to all those involved. Hopefully these events prove to be great days/nights out and here's hoping it makes a few quid to keep the club going too. Fair play to everyone!
ladysaint Posted 19 May, 2009 Posted 19 May, 2009 Just out of interest how are ticket sales going for this.
SimonRichards Posted 19 May, 2009 Author Posted 19 May, 2009 Not too bad Jan. We hope to sell out all the evening event tickets before the weekend.
Mole Posted 19 May, 2009 Posted 19 May, 2009 Have you contacted local radio stations/local TV to publicise the event?
southamptonfclegend Posted 19 May, 2009 Posted 19 May, 2009 should have got this guy to play he's from southampton and pretty sure he's a saints fan... http://www.myspace.com/joebrooksmusic or Craig David
SimonRichards Posted 19 May, 2009 Author Posted 19 May, 2009 Have you contacted local radio stations/local TV to publicise the event? I believe someone from the Saints Aid team have done this. We have been busy since Saturday putting posters all over the city. The Echo are going to run the story from now until Friday. If anyone works within a big company and have spare room on their notice board, please feel free to print out a copy of the saints Aid poster and pin it to it.
trousers Posted 19 May, 2009 Posted 19 May, 2009 The Echo are due to be doing a piece on the Saints Aid single tomorrow I believe
SimonRichards Posted 19 May, 2009 Author Posted 19 May, 2009 Here is the Day event facebook group http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=96411467000&ref=mf. A real must for families, young and old.
hamster Posted 19 May, 2009 Posted 19 May, 2009 should have got this guy to play he's from southampton and pretty sure he's a saints fan... www.myspace.com/joebrooksmusic or Craig David Bloody hell, he is good. I've listened to most of the acts listed and there is some really nice stuff coming our way. This guy though, really is my kinda thing. Actually, one has to wonder why on earthe Southampton hasn't had a 'thing' going on. Forget Madchester and all that guff, southampton's music scene is awesome in my opinion. Why is it just Craig D and Artful Dodger that have made the big time?
LestWeForget Posted 20 May, 2009 Posted 20 May, 2009 24rd of May LOL... Proof Reader!!! You're FIRED!
SimonRichards Posted 21 May, 2009 Author Posted 21 May, 2009 Tickets will be on sale at the Ticket office & by phone until 4:00 Friday. Any left over tickets will be sold on the day via the Fun day event.
Junction 9 Posted 21 May, 2009 Posted 21 May, 2009 Will the bars be open on the concourse? May well be a deal clincher.
SimonRichards Posted 21 May, 2009 Author Posted 21 May, 2009 Will the bars be open on the concourse? May well be a deal clincher. Yes mate. Both concourses will be open for Drinks. I believe the supporters club may be selling the SOS (save our saints) beer aswell.
SimonRichards Posted 21 May, 2009 Author Posted 21 May, 2009 (edited) Family Fun Day Information As you may know, as part of the Saints Aid fundraising organisiation, we are having a Family fun day at the stadium. With 2 stages hosting over 15 bands inside the stadium we are have the full use of the South car park outside. Our attractions include...... EAsports gaming HUB 20ft 'death slide' Bungee run Large bouncy castle Assault course Under 6 bouncy castle & ball pool Face painting Penalty shootout competition FA cup winning captain, peter Rodrigues Live entertainment Fun & Games Top prizes Food & drink Ex-players signing Radio Hampshire Bus Stalls Ice cream & Candy floss All we ask for is, if you can afford to donate £5 to the cause, this can be per person, couple of whole family, its at your discretion . So please come along and support your club, and have a great day out for the whole family. Edited 21 May, 2009 by SimonRichards
eelpie Posted 22 May, 2009 Posted 22 May, 2009 How many tickets sold? Anyone know? It all seems to have gone quiet, possibly there hasn't been much progress towards finding a buyer?
Smirking_Saint Posted 22 May, 2009 Posted 22 May, 2009 the death slide ??? Lol sorry could not resist.
SimonRichards Posted 22 May, 2009 Author Posted 22 May, 2009 How many tickets sold? Anyone know? It all seems to have gone quiet, possibly there hasn't been much progress towards finding a buyer? Not enough. The ticket office shuts today at 4. We will be selling the evening tickets at the day time event tomorrow.
SimonRichards Posted 22 May, 2009 Author Posted 22 May, 2009 We have nearly got the stage up in the Itchen concourse (suite)
OldNick Posted 22 May, 2009 Posted 22 May, 2009 it has just been mentioned on Spire FM, the dj is a saints fan it seems. Only mentioned a band called the Bikinis? didnt obviously realise that 2 of the girls from Afrodisiac are from Salisbury.
SimonRichards Posted 22 May, 2009 Author Posted 22 May, 2009 I believe Hampshire radio are promoting the events all day today. BBC south today are plugging the event tonight as well.
scaramanga Posted 22 May, 2009 Posted 22 May, 2009 going to the King Alfred tonight to see the Sex Hungry Grannies.
SimonRichards Posted 22 May, 2009 Author Posted 22 May, 2009 Coldplay not turning up then? They are in the states on tour.
trousers Posted 22 May, 2009 Posted 22 May, 2009 Huge plaudits to all the organisers for getting this event off the ground. They've put a tremendous amount of their own time into it. Nice one guys. Also good luck to Saints Aid songwriters COAST who have the match day kick off slot tomorrow (3pm) We all need these colours We all bleed these colours When our hearts are on the line We cry tears of red and white http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=81386153934&ref=mf
StuRomseySaint Posted 22 May, 2009 Posted 22 May, 2009 (edited) going to the King Alfred tonight to see the Sex Hungry Grannies. I thought they are normally found in Flares? Edited 22 May, 2009 by StuRomseySaint
Gordon Mockles Posted 22 May, 2009 Posted 22 May, 2009 no Delays playing or have they previous commitments?
SimonRichards Posted 22 May, 2009 Author Posted 22 May, 2009 no Delays playing or have they previous commitments? They were happy to play for us, however they are away recording their new album.
Saints Warrior Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Went to Louisiana last night to see the metal bands. watched the first 4 bands before getting the last tain back to Eastleigh. Bands were great, mostly youngsters but you have to hand it to them , they were all in time and very professional.I think the sound engineers were from the Joiners. Not sure what to expect at first but the setup was excellant and very clear, the venue was just right (could there be another??) but shame there were not more who turned out!! The bands put a lot of effort into the performances which added to the event. So all in all very impressed and hope to see these bands again.
Junction 9 Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Simon, if we get down for about 6:30 tonight will there still be tickets do you think, and if so where do we go to get them?
dubai_phil Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Anyone give us updates? Do we have any critics on site to review performances? Break a leg to all the band members and teams behind the scenes
Saintandy666 Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 should have got this guy to play he's from southampton and pretty sure he's a saints fan... www.myspace.com/joebrooksmusic or Craig David Got a couple of his albums signed. My mum knows his mum or something along those lines.
Minty Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Just got back from SMS... I didn't get to go in to see any the bands as I was so busy with the photographs of Peter Rodrigues, but it was pretty busy and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Peter had his FA Cup Winners medal in hand (owned by the club now) and was showing it to amazed children (and adults!), many of whom got to hold it for their photo. Some of the looks on their faces as they touched the medal were priceless, even though none of them knew who he was that well, except maybe for what daddy had told them! We took photos underneath the club badge in the Megastore, alongside a picture of Rodrigues on May 1st 1976, running round the pitch at Wembley with the Cup, and the rest of the team, and so any kids who didn't know much about Saints' greatest day could relate to it (once mummy or daddy or Peter had explained it!). Peter was a thoroughly nice guy, nothing being too much trouble for him, and it was a real privelege to be a part of the day and help raise some money. Sadly I'm now off to a friends wedding reception so will miss the rest of the day and the evening gig, but Al de Man is down there all night so there'll be plenty of photos at some point.
Paul Chuckle Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Went down when the show kicked of and stayed for just over an hour. Would have stayed longer had it not been for the fact no food was on sale. Was told burger vans had failed to show up. Music was good and stage in Dell Cafe was good
Al de Man Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 As Paul said, there was a screw-up regarding the food so I've just popped home for something to eat between the afternoon and evening events. It was great meeting Peter Rodrigues and what a gent he is. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6855354&l=38801a668a&id=763015017
OldNick Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Just got back.What a great club we have with all those people helping and organising. Not as many people there as I had hoped ,to be fair only went into Itchen concourse didnt go into Supporters club bit. Saw Al De Man , Oooh Terry Hurlock, The9 and gkTurner? Good atmosphere
OldNick Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 As Paul said, there was a screw-up regarding the food so I've just popped home for something to eat between the afternoon and evening events. It was great meeting Peter Rodrigues and what a gent he is. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6855354&l=38801a668a&id=763015017 Can you not put them on facebook as I dont have a facebook account, thanks
SimonRichards Posted 23 May, 2009 Author Posted 23 May, 2009 TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE ON THE DOOR. £10 for a ticket. Its gonna be a cracking night!
kpturner Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Just got back.What a great club we have with all those people helping and organising. Not as many people there as I had hoped ,to be fair only went into Itchen concourse didnt go into Supporters club bit. Saw Al De Man , Oooh Terry Hurlock, The9 and gkTurner? Good atmosphere Who is gkTurner?
kpturner Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Spent 3 hours at the fun day with the missus and our three kids - and spent an f**king fortune! Finally had to leave due to starvation though (that and it all started to pack up). Couldn't see the bands because it was too loud for the littlun. A couple of the "Prize every go" stalls were £2.50 a pop - anyone know what proportion of that actually goes to the club? I kept paying for the kids to have a go assuming it was all going into the same pot, but presumably some covers the prizes - or did these stalls just pay for a pitch (which goes to the club) and pocket the £2.50 themselves? If the latter, I am a bit peeved. That aside, big thumbs up for the organisers. I hope it raises a decent sum but I cannot help thinking it will be a drop in the ocean.
Saints Warrior Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Just got back. watched the bands from 1pm to 5.30 then legged it to KFC, at some outside ground then back in for 6.10pm. All the bands were great and totally worth the £15 plus with last nights bands. Well done to all involved and the bands, a Saints Aid to remember!
OldNick Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Who is gkTurner?It was your better looking mate, I couldnt be a### to look for your correct user name. Now if it was my star centre back i would have taken the trouble....sorry I was close.
Al de Man Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Saw Al De Man , Oooh Terry Hurlock, The9 and gkTurner? I saw Marc Jackson there, apparently. At least, that's who I was told it was because I have no idea what he looks like and only saw the back of his head as he left anyway. He stayed there until the very end if it was him. A bloody great day with some excellent entertainment. A massive =D> to the organisers, the club and everyone who helped run the day.
OldNick Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 I saw Marc Jackson there, apparently. At least, that's who I was told it was because I have no idea what he looks like and only saw the back of his head as he left anyway. He stayed there until the very end if it was him. A bloody great day with some excellent entertainment. A massive =D> to the organisers, the club and everyone who helped run the day.Yep he was there with his family as well as St David. Great to see them and couldnt hope to meet more personable people.Whether or not he concludes the deal I respect what he has tried to do for the club
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Who is gkTurner? Goal Keeper maybe? You would be more use between the sticks that up front!! ... If they had said Zack Dingle everyone wuld know who you were!!
OldNick Posted 23 May, 2009 Posted 23 May, 2009 Goal Keeper maybe? You would be more use between the sticks that up front!! ... If they had said Zack Dingle everyone wuld know who you were!!No Ian Turner was better looking
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