BlokeFest

18/11/2024

Thanks to the many blokes who have got in touch to answer the question "if you didn't already know about https://www.blokefest.net/ and all it entails, how would you find out about it?".

It turns out the answer seems to be along the lines of "with some difficulty!"

But one of the solutions is to spread the awareness by sharing with your own networks on this here facebook thing... so can you do us a favour and visit https://www.facebook.com/BlokeFest/posts/pfbid0hYRqR1PE5Xt9Fae2ns3kdDbad3WV2SEgHZtvLtu1fhZabggqwu2HdLV1QFBxYj7Sl and Share to your feed (it's one of the buttons) and ask the same question?

Best answer by the weekend wins a prize of unique and unpriceable value 😉😎

Question: How would you find BlokeFest if you didn't already know about it? - https://mailchi.mp/9c8d9ade5b78/findingblokefest202411

15/11/2024

Question: How would you find BlokeFest if you didn't already know about it? - https://mailchi.mp/9c8d9ade5b78/findingblokefest202411

14/11/2024

If you were trying to find something like https://www.blokefest.net/, what would you use for your Internet Search words??

It feels quite hard to find something like BlokeFest...

Your ideas and (sensible) suggestions most appreciated...

We might offer prizes for the best suggestions...
😎

A unique weekend singing event for Blokes

13/10/2024

Rumblings of 2025.

STUFF. Starting.

See https://www.blokefest.net/

07/01/2024

Some news escaping via emails and https://www.blokefest.net/

More news as we have it.

😉🤗

BlokeFest, an open-access Singing Weekend festival for "Good Blokes" by "Good Blokes"

26/09/2023

And in a moment that mirrors those mythical buses... standby for some news on BlokeFest 2024... 😉

26/09/2023

Psst...! It's still a bit hush, hush, but local singing legends The Magnificent AKs are planning a very special evening in Ashton Keynes Church on Saturday 9th December celebrating 15 years of doing what they do and are looking for someone who might be able to help with videoing their show.

If you can help or know someone who can, please email [email protected]

See https://themagnificentaks.com/ for more info about this remarkable group.

17/06/2023

As we reflect that "this time last week..." we still had much of BlokeFest 2023 to go, here's a lovely little compilation of many of the wonderful moments and beautiful songs we sang thanks to the lovely David L Malone

https://vimeo.com/836141678

We also need to mention anyone attending the event is advised to check for ticks as some have been found...

This is "Blokefest 2023" by David Malone on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

12/06/2023

Thank to everyone who made BlokeFest 2023 another classic - brilliant attendees, brilliant workshop leaders, brilliant weather and a great time had by such a large number.

More memory sharing to come, to get us through until we can smile again together as Brothers (and Sister!) in Song

02/06/2023

It's that CyberBloke again - on about losing limbs, being misled and generally complaining about a pirate's life.
The Last of Barrett's Privateers by the awesome Stan Rogers. Taught and performed here for your erudition and amusement by a geezer with two shirts - Bloketastic!

Your (last) chance to learn a song before we get to Blokefest - only 7 sleeps now!

Roger Jackson Teaches and performs Stan Rogers' "The Last of Barrett's Privateers" for Blokefest

24/05/2023

OK you raggy crew - here's great song to sing the next time someone asks how you are...

We'll all sing it together at Blokefest - wallowing in misery and regret, but much cheered by the ready availability of fine ales at The Coopers Arms.

11/05/2023

Barrett's Privateers TOP Part
A song for you to learn before we get to Blokefest!
It's The Last of Barrett's Privateers by Stan Rogers (Of Northwest Passage fame). given the Blokefest treatment.

All the parts will be posted up here, but you can find your own part at any time at:
https://www.sing.co.uk/barretts
where you can download the words and the music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1opcM70NMY&list=PLmCz49KUTt0oWCJFltkb1Zbjjp6AACQv4&index=5&t=17s&pp=gAQBiAQB

11/05/2023

Barrett's Privateers MID (Lead) Part
A song for you to learn before we get to Blokefest!
It's The Last of Barrett's Privateers by Stan Rogers (Of Northwest Passage fame). given the Blokefest treatment.
All the parts will be posted up here, but you can find your own part at any time at:
https://www.sing.co.uk/barretts where you can download the words and the music too.

An extra ration of grog to every man who can sing it by BlokeFest Friday!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23ImxbA3QBQ&list=PLmCz49KUTt0oWCJFltkb1Zbjjp6AACQv4&index=6&t=1s

10/05/2023

Barrett's Privateers BASS PART
A song for you to learn before we get to Blokefest!
It's The Last of Barrett's Privateers by Stan Rogers (Of Northwest Passage fame). given the Blokefest treatment.
All the parts will be posted up here, but you can find your own part at any time at:
https://www.sing.co.uk/barretts
where you can download the words and the music too.

https://youtu.be/11XMk6gqu18?list=PLmCz49KUTt0oWCJFltkb1Zbjjp6AACQv4

07/05/2023

Barrett's Privateers LEAD Part.
A song for you to learn before we get to Blokefest!
It's The Last of Barrett's Privateers by Stan Rogers (Of Northwest Passage fame). given the blokefest treatment.
All the parts to follow, but you can find your own part at any time at:
https://www.sing.co.uk/barretts
where you can download the words and the music

Today the crew gain a Lead singer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHpCx9PQZ0g

04/05/2023

30/04/2023

MEN.SINGING.AND STUFF = MORE WORKSHOP LEADERS

We've been doing so rejigging & "value adding"...

As we plot this year's BlokeFest a little more, we are working on some additions to the schedule, welcoming back some old favourites (more next time) and some new items (more next time), including...

Introducing Andrew Price
Wearer of Suits / Leader of Choirs / Practitioner of BlokeSong

Find out more about him and his back catalog, then book your spot if you haven't already done so, via https://www.blokefest.net/

09/04/2023

MEN.SINGING.AND STUFF = SUMMONING THE THRONG

Since the very beginning of BlokeFest we have had a device to stir the slumbering and coax the laggards into action, on this occasion blown by the Magnificent Mr Garlick 😋

Another reminder of the treats that will be in store this year.

Still time to book your spot and we would be very pleased to receive your registration via https://www.blokefest.net/