Time for an update from my side as well. First of all I cannot tell how all of us at DfH apreciate the efforts of all those involved.
This is the way things are provisionally planned for the Friday night, we can only hope all will a-sort-of go as planned:
20.00 - 22.00 MarkJPC and Band
22.00 - 22.30 Charity Auction with Team Items from Racing for Holland and Spyker
22.45 - 01.00 Vinnies Vice (
www.vinniesvice.nl)
Most of you can probably remember last year's gig with the Flying Baguettes, and I'm trying to point out the position of the stage (which was actually the scaffolding on top of the elevated stretch). It seemed that I wasn't the only one to think the scaffolding is nice to watch cars go by, but is not really suited to have a gig on. First there was lack of space, and second there was no railing and third it was too close to the slope for comfort. Something had to change, in my opinion. The stage should be lower and down to the grounds where we are.
Aparently there are scaffolding available which are only a metre high - instead of the two metre high racks we normally bring. But it seemed those were hard to find after checking three rental companies. Had to think of something else. I got in contact an event rental company today, and I've made a deal with the guy. We are going to bring a professional stage, which will measure 4 x 6 metres with a 2 x 2 metre slight elevated section for the drummer.
A customer of mine owns a Truss system. I asked him nicely and we can rent for a reasonable price. Same measurement; 4 x 6 metres. We will cover the top with one of the DfH banners, so the artists will be dry and free of electrocution if rain would drop on Friday (knock on wood there).
Last thing we were stuck with (besides some vital instruments which we are still working on) was sound. Mal will help us out a little here, but the main thing was decent speakers. So I got two sets of self-amplefied speakers with a total of 2750 watts each. Better bring your ear plugs.
Once again, please don't forget to pick up your wristband before the Friday night, your key to unlimited drinks.
I for one can't wait untill that Friday night, all ready for eargasms and liver pounding!
Have fun you all, it's our pleasure!
