Ponty's Big Weekend July 25

[nicola]

Is anyone going to this? An up and rising star, Annelies, which I think you will all love, is also performing with them today. Wondering what people make of her when you see her.

www.classical-crossover.co.uk/artprofiles/261-annelies.html

[Richard]

The first report comes from Hayley, about eight hours ago:

Just got back home after a super fun show in Pontypridd with @jonathanansell and @farylmusic . Wales, you rock. Night! x

Richard

[hammer]

Just returned from the concert ,and once again Hayley was in fine form . Having arrived at Ponty at 11.00 ,and crossing the road into the town ,Hayley's tour bus sped past us.After finding a spot in the high street where you could hear the soundcheck perfectly, we sat in line waiting to be let in .Having seats ,we were put into a pen to the side of the stage ,but the festival was very relaxed ,and not full, so when Hayley came on for her slots I managed to make my way to the front .For the second half of the concert ( the first half had being local acts ) ,Faryl was followed by Jonathan and then Hayley ( Tim seemed to be very amused at Jonathans long hair and beard).After a short break this was repeated again .

Hayley's set list was as followed (not in order of performance ) Prayer, Summer Fly, Never Saw Blue, Pokarekara Ana ,Scarborough Fair, Mummers Dance ,Both Sides Now, Wuthering Heights, Amazing Grace, Danny Boy and for the first time live ,Jolene ,which was performed superbly . So all in all a great day out, the weather was fine, the people friendly ,and after all the recent changes to her concert schedule ,(not that I needed reminding ),I was reminded why I make the effort to follow Hayley . As always she was superb ,along with Tim, AJ and Raven. Mike

[Jillian]

Jul 26, 2010 8:23:00 GMT hammer said:

Just returned from the concert ,and once again Hayley was in fine form . Having arrived at Ponty at 11.00 ,and crossing the road into the town ,Hayley's tour bus sped past us.After finding a spot in the high street where you could hear the soundcheck perfectly, we sat in line waiting to be let in .Having seats ,we were put into a pen to the side of the stage ,but the festival was very relaxed ,and not full, so when Hayley came on for her slots I managed to make my way to the front .For the second half of the concert ( the first half had being local acts ) ,Faryl was followed by Jonathan and then Hayley ( Tim seemed to be very amused at Jonathans long hair and beard).After a short break this was repeated again .

Hayley's set list was as followed (not in order of performance ) Prayer, Summer Fly, Never Saw Blue, Pokarekara Ana ,Scarborough Fair, Mummers Dance ,Both Sides Now, Wuthering Heights, Amazing Grace, Danny Boy and for the first time live ,Jolene ,which was performed superbly . So all in all a great day out, the weather was fine, the people friendly ,and after all the recent changes to her concert schedule ,(not that I needed reminding ),I was reminded why I make the effort to follow Hayley . As always she was superb ,along with Tim, AJ and Raven. Mike

Hi Hammer,

Thanks for the review! I wish I was there! That sounds like a great set list!

Cheers,
Jillian

[Martin]

Hi Hammer
Thanks also for your feedback on this event. It was interesting to read that Hayley performed "Jolene" (written by Dolly Parton no less).

Best wishes

Martin

[Jillian]

Hi everyone,

Here are some photos of the day that I managed to find:

Hayley Westenra





Faryl





Jonathan Ansell





www.rctcbc.gov.uk/stellent/groups/public/documents/hcst/content.hcst?lang=en&&dDocName=033433

Jonathan still has his stage costume hair etc from doing Whistle Down the Wind. There were a few humorous tweets which said that when Jonathan turned up for sound check, Faryl didn't even recognise him! :rollin

Jonathan had this nice tweet to say about Hayley:

Was lovely to see the amazing @hayleywestenra last night. She was incredible as ever. What a sweet girl. I hope to see here again soon

Cheers,
Jillian

[grant]

Thanks for finding the pics Jillian - I'm not surprised Faryl didn't recognise Jonathan! He looks completely different with his long hair and beard i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Best wishes
Grant

[hammer]

oh sorry, I forgot ,she also did Songbird as well. Mike

[Richard]

I've posted the two photographs of Hayley on our new website with a link to the rctcbc website. They definitely look better left justified rather than centered, as do smaller images on the forum.

Richard

[gra7890]

Hayley Westenra- Joelene (Dolly Parton Cover) FIRST TIME EVER@ Pontys Big Weekend 25.07.2010

Worldwide Classical music sensation Hayley Westenra covers Dolly Parton's Joelene for the FIRST TIME EVER live at Pontypridd's Big Weekend on the 25th July 2010 in Ponty Park (Ynysgharad Park). Recorded from the very front, good quality, a must see for anyone who was there or is a fan of Hayley

On Youtube .........HERE.......

Graham

[Elliot Kane]

Pretty good performance! Thanks for posting it, Graham

[joanne]

I love it! Thanks for posting, Graham!! I hope she includes this in her next album

cheers,
Joanne

[Martin]

Hi Graham
Not quite "first time ever", I believe, but certainly "first time solo". Hayley sang it with Sharon Corr HERE

Best wishes
Martin

[grant]

Hello everyone

Annelies has just tweeted this pic of Hayley and her.

anneliesmusic Me and the lovely @hayleywestenra at Ponty Big Weekend twitpic.com/28xrwx

A quite different look for Hayley - wonder if her teeshirt is one of the things she ruined??

anneliesmusic Me and @hayleywestenra @farylmusic at ponty big weekend twitpic.com/28xvkj

.... and one with Hayley and Faryl

Best wishes
Grant

[martindn]

I'm glad we got a report and pics. Thanks Mike (Hammer, I think I remember you from a book I once read , and Bluebirdrichk2 for making the video. Another wonderful and unique video of a Hayley performance.
This sounds like it was a wonderful show, and to be honest I would have loved to have been able to be there. I think from what I have heard, and the reactions of Faryl, Jonathan and Hayley on Twitter, that it was a rather special show.
My Hayley famine continues, but hopefully only 7 days to go before I see her again at Nottingham.

Martin D