So Just as I was actually getting used to this blogging situation, I only went and broke my laptop... Not ideal. Now I am back in the world of technology, I thought I should get back into the swing of things. Since my last post, I have actually managed to get out of the house and enjoy life. One of the main events of the last few weeks was working at Global Gathering Festival. This was not planned and was completely out of the blue. With the help of my good friend Kareem, we were able to visit the festival for free, on the grounds that we worked promoting the brand Kenco Coffee. This was found through the company Street Stuff. This meant that we were able to watch the acts of the festival in the night, whilst working from 10am until 6pm. Global Gathering was never really on my festival "To do" list, but now that I have been there, I can safely say, that it was one of the best festivals I have been to in a long time. Maybe this was because it was so unexpected, but still, not only was the atmosphere friendlier and more welcoming than other festivals, but also the layout, different attractions and the sheer number of acts were very impressive.
The photo to the left is Kareem and I, before our first promotion shift, in the Kenco tent.
Not only were we given (trusted with) Ipad's, but we were also asked to venture out and promote the competition Kenco were offering, to win an exclusive 4 day trip to New York. The weather that weekend was one of the hottest and sunniest I think we have had all Summer, so we were not about to complain one bit! All we had to do, was get people to tweet #kencomoment and they were in it with a chance to win. We also had a small stand that sold Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate.... although no one was really that keen for them, seeing as it was around 30 degrees.
Not only were we given (trusted with) Ipad's, but we were also asked to venture out and promote the competition Kenco were offering, to win an exclusive 4 day trip to New York. The weather that weekend was one of the hottest and sunniest I think we have had all Summer, so we were not about to complain one bit! All we had to do, was get people to tweet #kencomoment and they were in it with a chance to win. We also had a small stand that sold Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate.... although no one was really that keen for them, seeing as it was around 30 degrees.
Another reason why we were so happy to be there, was because a small group of university friends had already planned and bought their tickets to go. So we were able to enjoy the festival with them. Even if they were slightly bitter that we got to be there for free.
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| ART DEPARTMENT SUN SET |
In the evening, we were able to venture into the actual festival arena and even though the main feel of the festival catered towards music genres like Dubstep and Drum and Bass, there was also still a handful of House DJ's and Producers and that was where we spent most of our time. We saw the likes of Art Department, Seth Troxler, Annie Mac, Magnetic Man, P Money, Boy Better Know, Disclosure, Maya Jane Coles and Jamie Jones. This Picture was taken as we were watching Art Department. The sun was setting and was one the most euphoric moments of the whole weekend. I would most definitely go back next year, as long as the line-up was as good and I would definitely pay. This is a festival well worth the dollar.