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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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Organisers of music festival want next year's edition to be 'bigger and better'
THE minds behind an Inverclyde music festival which recently drew hundreds of people to Fort Matilda say they want next year to be even bigger and better. Music lovers flocked to the Greenock Wanderers Rugby Club at the end of May for the fourth edition of the Terraza Del Clyde music festival. The two-day event is the brainchild of Gourock DJ Bruce Glenny and Dylan McFadyen, both of Summer Friends Productions, but this year the pair were backed up by local property firm Bowman Rebecchi. The firm sponsored the festival and also leant their marketing experience to Bruce and Dylan to help them get the major event over the line. Speaking to the Tele, Bruce said Terraza would not have been able to happen without their support and added that they were now looking ahead to more collaborations. (Image: Duncan Bryceland) He said: 'I was really pleased with how it went but to be honest I don't think any of us realised how tough it would be. It definitely took a mental strain on me. 'It's getting to the stage where it's a lot bigger than a two-man job. 'We needed help from Marco and Andrew at Bowman Rebecchi, we definitely would not have been able to do it without them. 'Now we're looking at how we can get people to see how good this is for the local area and for the companies involved like Tonino's, Shipyard Gin and the rugby club itself. 'We're looking for this to be Inverclyde's own festival with everyone getting involved. 'We now have the potential to attract big names, but you need to think about what the people around here would like, of all age groups and backgrounds. 'I think the likes of Ayr having the Pavillion Festival, Dundee having Hannah Lang's festival, those bring so much money into the area and big crowds too. 'When we started this four years ago we never expected to get to the stage where we are now, it's exciting looking forward.' Other news Detailed plans revealed for £500,000 revamp of Greenock Scouts' community hub Redeveloped West Blackhall Street reopens after repairs to damaged road surface Police cover left 'seriously low' when Greenock custody cells were closed Talented performers from across Inverclyde and beyond took part in the festival, including Scottish DJ KC Lights, electronic duo Illyus & Barrientos, and local all-female band The Laurettes. Despite at times wet weather, hundreds of locals turned out and enjoyed the music, Marco Rebecchi, of Bowman Rebecchi, believes Inverclyde's profile will be raised by having its own festival. He added: 'This year was good, and we want next year to be even bigger. We want to help put Inverclyde on the map from a festival point of view. 'The only thing we couldn't do was guarantee the weather unfortunately, that was a wee bit of a damper. 'As Bruce says, we want to get as many local businesses involved as possible, so it's not just about the music and Bowman Rebecchi. 'We've spoken about how we could get more people involved in terms of attending, whether it be a family day where you can have kids along and sit outside in the sunshine, or something else like that. 'With the rugby club venue being the size it is we can do things like that. 'We've spoken as well about what we can do to attract bigger acts, bigger names that more households know. 'Inverclyde gets a lot of bad press sometimes but this is something positive, there's a lot of doom and gloom about it.'
CTV News
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
N.S. community's music fest kicks off this week
Atlantic Watch The Trunk 7 Music Festival in Eastern Shore, N.S., is kicking off this Friday.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
In the wake of successful inaugural event, tickets for Rockin' Thunder 2026 are now on sale
Thousands of rock fans turned out July 11-12 for the first Rockin' Thunder event. And they'll get a chance to do it all again next summer. The event, held at the Exhibition Lands saw two nights of rock music, including Def Leppard, Weezer, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Stone Temple Pilots, Bret Michaels and more. CEO of Rockin' Thunder Music Festivals, Troy Vollhoffer, said the event was a big success. 'The energy and talent on display this weekend have surpassed our wildest hopes,' said Vollhoffer. 'Seeing the response for this first Rockin' Thunder has us excited to make some huge announcements very soon for 2026.' There are a limited number of early-bird general admission weekend passes available for 2026 for $240. For more info, check out REVIEW: Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Queensrÿche a killer kickoff to Rockin' Thunder How Taste of Edmonton focuses on affordability, food options at annual culinary extravaganza You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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Rights to Fyre Festival sell for $245K on eBay
The rights to the troubled Fyre Festival brand have sold for only $245,000 in an eBay auction. The sale included IP, brand trademarks and social media assets. The auction received a total of 175 bids with the final bid coming in early Tuesday afternoon. Organizer Billy McFarland announced he was selling the brand in April, roughly a week after Fyre Festival 2 was postponed indefinitely and refunds were issued. 'Damn. This sucks, it's so low,' McFarland said during a livestream of the auction after the bids went over $240,000. McFarland said a brand bought the rights, but did not disclose the mystery buyer. Fyre Fest became a world-wide sensation for all the wrong reasons after its disastrous 2017 debut. The music festival promised a luxury experience in the Bahamas featuring big-name bands and A-list attendees. Instead, groups like Blink-182 canceled and ticketholders were forced to stay in flimsy disaster relief tents and eat thrown-together cheese sandwiches. The fiasco inspired dueling streaming documentaries and a host of criminal cases. McFarland pleaded guilty to wire fraud and other federal charges related to the festival and was released early from prison in 2022. He resumed work on a second festival on a private island in Mexico, but that ultimately fell apart, too. 'After two years of rebuilding FYRE with honesty, creativity and relentless effort, it's time to pass the torch,' McFarland wrote at the time on the festival's Instagram account. McFarland, who owes $26 million, said proceeds from the auction would go toward restituation.
CTV News
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Classified, The Stanfields and local youth to perform at Trunk 7 Music Festival
Classified, The Stanfields, Charlie A'Court, The Royal Volts, and Jenn Grant are set to headline this year's Trunk 7 Music Festival, happening this Friday and Saturday in Porters Lake, N.S. The not-for-profit festival, launched in 2015 by local educators, was created to promote Nova Scotia's homegrown music scene as well as help young artists get a real taste of the industry. 'We try to have a diverse lineup and accommodate as many different types of musical acts,' said festival founder Nick Pettipas. 'People can usually find something to enjoy.' Award-winning artist Jenn Grant, who has called Lake Echo home for more than a decade, says the festival's community spirit hits close to home. 'I love being part of this community and it's so important that there's a festival down here… it really does bring everyone together,' said Grant. Trunk 7 Music Festival The lineup for the 2025 Trunk 7 Music Festival includes Classified, The Stanfields, Charlie A'Court, The Royal Volts, and Jenn Grant. But what truly sets Trunk 7 apart is its Youth Showcase. It gives young performers a shot at the big stage – including 15-year-old Brooklyn King from West Chezzetcook. 'I think music is very powerful,' King said. 'When I perform, to see smiles on people's faces makes me feel good too.' Pettipas says watching young artists gain experience year after year is one of the best parts. 'They get more comfortable and really put on a nice show. It's their hard work that gets them up on that stage.' Grant says she knows first-hand how valuable that early experience can be. 'I had stage fright for 10 years,' she said. 'It's just great to get experience being on stage – why not start them off young?' The Trunk 7 Music Festival runs July 18 and 19 in Porters Lake in the Superstore parking lot.
