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Post by roger on Oct 4, 2006 18:40:30 GMT
Hi everyone,
Steve Abbott has confirmed that the forthcoming tour of Germany is cancelled. No reason was given but we assume it is in favour of Hayley's appearance at the Cape Breton Festival.
My thanks to Thomas who brought the possible cancellation to my attention earlier this evening. He tells me that refunds are available provided you apply within seven days!
Roger
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Post by drew on Oct 4, 2006 20:10:18 GMT
Roger,
this seems strange when Cape Breton was 06/10 and the first German concert (Cologne) was 11/10.
Does this suggest that Hayley is staying to perform at Cape Breton for more than the one original performance?
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Post by roger on Oct 4, 2006 20:58:38 GMT
Your guess is as good as mine, Drew. Without knowing any other reason, I am inclined to believe it may be so.
Roger
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Post by grant on Oct 4, 2006 21:52:48 GMT
Roger, this seems strange when Cape Breton was 06/10 and the first German concert (Cologne) was 11/10. Does this suggest that Hayley is staying to perform at Cape Breton for more than the one original performance? Is it possible that her trip to Seoul in November for "Outstanding Young Person Of The World" will take up time that would be needed for recording the new album? Thus requiring her to begin this process straight after Cape Breton - It's a thought? Grant |
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Post by Martin on Oct 5, 2006 9:06:16 GMT
Let's hope it isn't due to poor ticket sales! Hayley is usually a guaranteed sell-out wherever she performs . A schedule and recording conflict seems more plausible
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Post by Dave on Oct 5, 2006 12:51:31 GMT
Hello everyone,
My guess (and that's all it is) is that the proposed album preparation and recording schedule turned out to be too tight and that more time is needed; Pure and Odyssey both took a lot longer than a month to complete. I'm sorry for our friends in Germany but it is, of course, very important to get the next album right. Song selection and preparation must of course take place well in advance of the recording studio time booked for November.
Hayley cannot afford to overrun this time - Christmas will be here all too soon and the timescale to the suggested February release date is very tight. I would feel a lot happier about the new album if the tour cancellation was for that reason so I hope no further concert dates will be added this month, other than the one date in Canada and of course the Young Persons' awards.
Cheers, Dave
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Post by grant on Oct 5, 2006 14:01:30 GMT
Hello everyone, My guess (and that's all it is) is that the proposed album preparation and recording schedule turned out to be too tight and that more time is needed; Pure and Odyssey both took a lot longer than a month to complete. I'm sorry for our friends in Germany but it is, of course, very important to get the next album right. Song selection and preparation must of course take place well in advance of the recording studio time booked for November. Hayley cannot afford to overrun this time - Christmas will be here all too soon and the timescale to the suggested February release date is very tight. I would feel a lot happier about the new album if the tour cancellation was for that reason so I hope no further concert dates will be added this month, other than the one date in Canada and of course the Young Persons' awards. Cheers, Dave My thoughts exactly Dave! I do feel though that some explanation should be given, and soon, to all the disappointed German fans. I don't think keeping quiet will be good for Hayley. It certainly isn't appreciated on our beloved railway when things go wrong and all the staff vanish!! A brief explanation will appease most people, even if it doesn't solve the problem. Grant |
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Post by thomas on Oct 5, 2006 16:38:38 GMT
Hi! The whole plan of the German tour was a bit ... let's say weird. The tour in October was announced in May when Hayley came to Germany with Il Divo. I met her there for the first time.  After that we heard nothing about it, no venues, no details, no single word until the last days of August when nobody really believed anymore that there will be a tour. Everything should have been stopped at this point and not one week prior to the tour start.  I was already in July a bit worried and asked Hayley during Toast NZ if she knew already any details about the German tour. She answered that she would like to know some details but unfortuneately she didn't. She said that there will definitely a tour and it will be definitely this year. But this was in July so her management had a few weeks until now to overthrow the old schedule. The way Hayley talked to me ... I think she liked to have the German tour.  At least I hope to be right about the last point here. Thomas |
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Post by postscript on Oct 5, 2006 17:35:21 GMT
Hello everyone, My guess (and that's all it is) is that the proposed album preparation and recording schedule turned out to be too tight and that more time is needed; Pure and Odyssey both took a lot longer than a month to complete. I'm sorry for our friends in Germany but it is, of course, very important to get the next album right. Song selection and preparation must of course take place well in advance of the recording studio time booked for November. Hayley cannot afford to overrun this time - Christmas will be here all too soon and the timescale to the suggested February release date is very tight. I would feel a lot happier about the new album if the tour cancellation was for that reason so I hope no further concert dates will be added this month, other than the one date in Canada and of course the Young Persons' awards. Cheers, Dave My thoughts exactly Dave! I do feel though that some explanation should be given, and soon, to all the disappointed German fans. I don't think keeping quiet will be good for Hayley. It certainly isn't appreciated on our beloved railway when things go wrong and all the staff vanish!! A brief explanation will appease most people, even if it doesn't solve the problem. Grant I agree with all this. We should push for an announcement to be made as to why? Even if it implies she was over-reaching herself. Pacing and getting it right is so important. She has cancelled before but mercifully she has not yet acquired a 'no show' reputation but it doesn't take much and once uncertainty builds, as to whether she will show or not, then fall off or fall out starts a serious long-term slide. People won't rush to book. That then creates uncertainty as to whether or not she will make a break-even audience and that worsens decisions about running with it and risks half-empty theatres if she does go ahead. Peter S. |
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Post by thomas on Oct 5, 2006 20:45:53 GMT
I totally forgot to mention that I received a newsletter from Hayley's German website on 28th September advertising Hayley's German tour. How ridiculous is that?   Thomas |
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Post by roger on Oct 6, 2006 8:54:45 GMT
10/06/2006 BY SHANNON HIGGINS, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The performing group Celtic Woman-- dubbed the "Riverdance" of singing-- will make its debut tour of Japan this month. The group from Ireland--singers Chloe Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Meav NEMhaolchatha, Orla Fallon and fiddle player Mairead Nesbitt--are the latest Celtic sensation.... This post has been moved to the Celtic Woman board. Roger |
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Post by drew on Oct 6, 2006 9:40:16 GMT
I totally forgot to mention that I received a newsletter from Hayley's German website on 28th September advertising Hayley's German tour. How ridiculous is that? Thomas And the official German Hayley Westenra (Decca) site is still showing the schedule (although the ticket office has now withdrawn sale of tickets). www.hayleywestenra.de/tour.php |
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Post by Jeff on Oct 6, 2006 17:24:04 GMT
Well Drew that's about par for the course for the official website isn't it ?! Since it's run by Decca, maybe their main concern is CDs rather than tours ?! Lucky we've got this site to keep us informed ! Well said Grant and Peter, I think the disappointed German fans DO deserve an explanation as to why the tour was cancelled at barely a week's notice. I remember Thomas telling me at Cadogan how much he was looking forward to seeing her at Cologne. Maybe the new album does need more time but didn't something similar happen when she was recording "Odyssey" and a US tour had to be scrapped ?
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Post by Holger on Oct 6, 2006 20:52:38 GMT
Hi everyone, I just came home from a business trip when I found two messages in my e-mailbox notifying me of the cancellation. Yes, TWO, as I had booked two concerts and was eagerly looking forward to enjoying Hayley twice in the coming two weeks. Now I am doubly disappointed, especially as no reason was given. I trust that Hayley did not cancel her tour lightly but that certain circumstances left her with no other choice. Still, I'm very sad now...  Please come visit us soon again, Hayley! Holger |
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Post by Belinda on Oct 6, 2006 21:32:35 GMT
Hi Holger, Great to hear from you. i was wondered how you were, Sorry to hear you miss out on 2 concerts If hayley cancelled her next NZ Tour i would be heartbroken. You will have to plan another UK trip i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBelinda NZ |
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At least I hope to be right about the last point here.
