Dunkeld concert - 1 September 2007

[drew]

Dean why don't you have an early birthday and pop across to the Isle of Man on the 14th. You are closer than the rest of us.

[Mark]

Hi everyone

I am so sorry to hear that this concert is cancelled, in particular for Andrew, David & Dean. I'm guessing that Hayley was looking forward to this concert as much as you were It was looking as though it was going to be something very different and quite special.

I do hope that you will all get to see Hayley somewhere soon.

Best regards
Mark

[Stephany]

Hi everyone,

Here is an article about the cancellation of this event. I feel very sorry for everyone who wished to attend.
But also for Hayley and all the performers because I'm sure they were as disappointed as us to hear about the cancellation.

Best wishes,
Stephany

Truly Scottish cancellation
Aug 17 2007
icPertshire

The plug has been pulled on a major fund-raiser for the Anthony Nolan Trust in Scotland, with promoters blaming poor ticket sales and rising costs for the cancellation.

Billed as ‘A Truly Scottish Evening’, the event at Dunkeld on September 1 was to have headlined classical singing star Hayley Westenra.

Also on the line-up for the open air concert in the grounds of the Hilton Dunkeld House were mass pipes and drums along with Celtic dancers, Aberdeen Sinfonietta, The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, BBC TV’s Fame Academy winner David Sneddon and an aerobatic display.

A charity fun run was also part of the aim to raise tens of thousands of pounds for the Anthony Nolan Trust.

The event was being promoted by Aberdeenshire-based George Walker Event Management Ltd and Mr Walker commented: “It was with great disappointment that it was decided to cancel the Truly Scottish Concert over the first weekend of September in the grounds of Dunkeld House.

“The ultimate decision was made on the grounds of limited sales and more importantly increasing costs, which were making the event unfeasible as a charity fundraiser.

“Everyone involved, none more than ourselves, is hugely disappointed and we thank everyone for their support. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

Those who had already bought tickets, which were being sold through the box offices at Perth Theatre and Perth Concert Hall, were notified of the cancellation and given refunds.

One disappointed PA reader spoke of how her birthday celebration plans had been scuppered: “It was to have been a birthday treat. We had bought 12 tickets and were really looking forward to a super birthday bash, so I was really disappointed when I received a letter saying it had been cancelled.

“Perhaps lack of advertising was something to do with the poor tickets sales.”

I fixed the link with noubbc tags.
Richard

[dkeeno]

I just wanted to echo what others have said, its a real shame that this concert has had to be cancelled, i know how hard it is to organise and promote these type of concerts and without business interest your as good as sunk! I was very lucky to be able to get business funding. Does anybody have the details for the promotion agency? if so if you could PM them to me i would be grateful, i would be interested in trying to help them gain some of the money for the charity through another concert im planning.
Many Thanks,

Danny

[Richard]

Hello Danny!

The event was organised by George Walker Event Management Ltd. Their contact details are here:-

www.georgewalkerevents.co.uk/contactus.html

I've quoted the full details in a PM. Good luck with your next concert!

Best Wishes,

Richard

[drew]

Whilst (at least) 3 young men suffered as a result of the cancellation of this concert, 18 other assorted internationals were really quite grateful that someone didn't leave another concert early to fly up to Scotland.