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St George's Day 2010 Walsall Celebrations
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What have we decided already? Friday night event Live medley of entertainment ‘Tell the story’ of St George Using the Town Hall Shorter, good quality event
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Friday Night suggestions 2.5 hour limit, with interval Each item tells another part of the story/history of St George’s legend Variety… something for the young, parents, elderly… a mix of music
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The Story… A town was terrorised by a dragon A young princess was offered to the dragon When George heard about this he rode into the village George slayed the dragon and rescued the princess
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Proposals (Set list) Medieval music whilst people take their seats Compeer telling the story / linking it to Walsall A town was terrorised by a dragon - contemporary performance A young princess was offered to the dragon – Standing choir INTERVAL – seating change-around When George heard about this he rode into the village – Acoustic (maybe spanish guitar?) George slayed the dragon and rescued the princess – Brass Band Jerusalem to finish
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Organisers / helpers in medieval dress Pre-selling tickets as well as on the door Bar open for pre-drinks and during the interval Medieval music to play in and out with John Parrot – Works at Forest Arts Centre, is nationally recognised for his musical production / organisation Local celebrity – to introduce and conclude the events Be different!!! Effort is recognised, innovation gets seen…MEDIA COVERAGE Advertising strategy Other Suggestions
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Budget – Initial Outlay… Pre-printing the tickets Posters / programmes / paraphernalia Gimmicks (to get people along) The town hall? The bar stocked and staffed Medieval costumes Room dressing Extra staging – do we need it? John Parrot (compeer) Medieval music man Will the others need to be paid or would a charitable donation suffice?
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Possible Funding Streams Walsall Partnership / Joe Lowndes – External Funding Group (Thursday) Walsall Housing Group (branding / printing considerations) Art Gallery (Community Events Fund) Local Neighbourhood Partnership Funding
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