Bradford Circus Arts Convention (and York Chocfest)

[barnesy]

I've not heard anything.  I'd ask the organisers.

[JGherkin]

Im goin to be there tooooo lol ill see if i can convince my mum to make her rich choccy cake for me to take as well, best cake I ever tasted and plenty of my mates have said the same  

[seán_]

It will have to be nice. the judging makes Gordon Ramsey seem fluffy Chocolate brownies don't cut it sadly.

My imaginary cake for this year is
three layers of sponge, bottom one chocolate, middle one orange top one chocolate liquer. chocolate chips throughout, two different flavours of cream in between. thick chocolate icing with chocolote flakes on top with chocolate sprinkles as well. (I'd make it if I could feel free to steal my recipe as long as I get a slice of it)


now to get slightly back on topic

Only a week to go, I cant wait. the first convention in ages for us in the north anyway and shaping up to have a good numbers of diaboloists. I'm looking forward to getting some advice on my three low attempts.

[JGherkin]

That cake sounds like a beast...if thats the kinda thing they're lookin for ill still bring mine, ill just keep it to myself tho  

If I get to meet everyone and your all up for it I'd love to take a load of footage and put together a video of Chocfest, my first convention lol Itll be nice to meet more diaboloists better than me, can't wait!

[barnesy]

I was there for the judging last year - that cake sounds good, but I can already imagine the judges saying 'Not chocolate.' and shaking their heads sadly at the orange sponge section.  

I have a similar video camera plan, particularly with a view to gettng trick of the week type stuff, and maybe a bigger video for the group.  I guess it doesn't matter if other people do that too!

[seán_]

Even if its chocolate orange sponge? yeah you are probably right.
The comment on Naomis chocolate brownies at CF9.5 were along the lines of "nice and chocolately, pity you could repair the playground with it and when you get down to it not a cake!"

Sounds harsh but its really the spirit of the Chocfest chocolate cake challenge so don't let it frighten anybody from bringing theirs

The more cameras the better I reckon. As I get older I am loosing my memory so I need audio graphic aids to help me in my twilight years

[seán_]

Ho Hum another Chocfest gone. I have never been to a convention with as healthy a number of diaboloists!

Now we have Bradford this saturday so I thought I'd post to see who's coming. Matt_H and me from Leeds, Mattf doesn't look like he'll make it. hopefully some of the leeds Uni lot should be able to make it since the exam season is over.

bit more info on it from the organiser and a bit I have dug up myself:

"It will take place on sat 29th January 2005 and will run
> from 10am-late, in the Communal Building at Bradford University
>
> This is what will be happening during the day:
>
> Kids Area, run by Urban Circus Arts
> (basic workshops, juggling, diablo, devil sticks, spinning
> plates, tight wire, stilts)
>
> Drama Workshops
> (learn how to use your voice, move around your performance
> area and what to do when the going gets tough)
>
> Drumming Workshops
> (to be confirmed)
>
> Free Make-up
> (this could be anything you choose from fantasy styles to blood and
> guts)
>
> Animation Showcase
> (Bradford’s own student animators showcase their work for
> your entertainment while seated in the eating/bar area of the
> convention)
>
> Free Curry!
>
> Renegades Show, comp aired by the infamous Bradfordian Daryll Hackett
>
> And afterwards music from Disoriental"
>
> twirler420@hotmail.com is Cats email
>
> The venue is the Communal Building, Bradford University same
> as last year but the renegade and disco (I think disoriental
> are well known in Bradford clubbing scene especially if this is them
> http://www.disoriental.org/) is being held in the same hall
> as the main convention.
>
> these Directions I took from Gordon (last years
> organiser) website
>
> http://uk.geocities.com/mgrwilso/Convention
>
> 'To get to the university
> come along Gt Horton Road,
> At the mini rounderbout, by the shearbridge pub, turn off
> onto shearbridge road (halls of residence will be on your
> right) Take the first right turn onto Longside lane Take the
> Second right into the Car Park, (then on
> foot)
> The Courtyard pub should be visible, go under the tunnel and
> you will see signs for the basement and the convention.'
>
> http://tinyurl.com/55zfe (multimap)
> http://www.brad.ac.uk/external/visit/main-map.php

The lad who came to see us with Cat said that he, as part of the animation team, would be prepared to talk about video editing if asked so that might be nice for budding video makers.

The usual juggling workshops and games are likely to be involved as well.

Last years Bradford was a one of my favourites so I hope to enjoy this one just as much.

*edit: the directions above are just one way to get there, those coming by  foot or public transport might need to work out from maps etc.

[barnesy]

I'll be there.  Last year's was a good one, and interestingly different to other conventions.  I think it's good when convention organisers have the confidence to deviate from the script.

See some of you there!

[Dave P]

I'll be there!  Bring your camera Dave I've got another new one for you and maybe we should film my loop trick

[barnesy]

I'll be there!  Bring your camera Dave I've got another new one for you and maybe we should film my loop trick

Heh, will do!   I'm looking forward to it - no show to prepare for this time!