1 August 2008

Are you ready for NightFest

1 August 2008 | johnboy

It appears we’re going to have a NightFest.

The first I heard of it was a media release from the industrious Andrew Barr.

Some snooping has unearthed a page on TAMS’ website:

Get swept up in the magic of Floriade NightFest during five special night openings, when Floriade transforms into a night-time spectacular! You’ll be entranced by the twinkling fairy lights, floodlit flower beds, and glowing lanterns.

Watch the outdoor film screenings, enjoy a drink or two at the stylish NightFest Glow Bar, hunt for treasures at the bustling night markets, indulge in local gourmet food and wine, enjoy great live music and take the kids on a night-time adventure they won’t forget.

The program of films changes every night and each night climaxes with a stunning performance by Strange Fruit. This choreographed performance is conducted 4 metres above the ground atop flexible metal poles, featuring glowing spheres, extraordinary characters and projected sound and images that will take your breath away.

Tickets from Ticketmaster

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I-filed11:19 am 03 Aug 08

The markets will be exactly the same stuff you can get at the Folk Festival or any festival stalls, Gorman House and Kingston Markets … it begs the question, are the stallholders paying $20-odd a night for their space, or does the $15 flleece the public by covering these merchants’ costs as well as the entertainment?

Granny10:16 am 03 Aug 08

vg said :

“I would have gone along at least once in the evening, and still spent a good deal of money”

You’ve lost me. You would have gone along for free and then spent ‘a good deal of money’, but buckle at the thought of $55 for a family outing? Is a ‘good deal of money’ less than $55

I am actually a very generous person, but like many families we do struggle to make ends meet.

It is not just $x to get in or $y in food/drinks/entertainment/merchandise, it is obviously $x + $y = a bloody lot of money. Yes, I am willing to spend $y. No, I’m not willing to spend a bloody lot of money.

People will make their own choices, and mine is just as valid as yours. If I choose not to go, it’s no skin off your nose.

If I think they are making a mistake, I will either be proved right or wrong as will you.

vg8:51 am 02 Aug 08

Headbonius said :

Forget about Nightfest……..What about GIRLFEST???????? PLease go to http://www.girlfest.org. Now that looks exciting.

Headbonius said :

Forget about Nightfest……..What about GIRLFEST???????? PLease go to http://www.girlfest.org. Now that looks exciting.

The ‘fest’ that dare not speak its name in certain circles

Matto8:37 am 02 Aug 08

Headbonius-Definitely not a bloke friendly event. Pity.

Headbonius8:19 am 02 Aug 08

Forget about Nightfest……..What about GIRLFEST???????? PLease go to http://www.girlfest.org. Now that looks exciting.

johnboy12:27 am 02 Aug 08

Wow, well try it sometime 😉

vg12:21 am 02 Aug 08

Can’t say I have JB, not a pub anyway (unless it was for some sort of entertainment aside from the alcohol)

johnboy12:01 am 02 Aug 08

Dunno VG,

Ever gone to a pub and put $50 over the bar when you wouldn’t have gone in if there was a $5 cover charge?

It’s going to be cold at this thing, love to be selling $10 beanies to a tight-arse crowd!

vg11:57 pm 01 Aug 08

“I would have gone along at least once in the evening, and still spent a good deal of money”

You’ve lost me. You would have gone along for free and then spent ‘a good deal of money’, but buckle at the thought of $55 for a family outing? Is a ‘good deal of money’ less than $55

Granny10:41 pm 01 Aug 08

The cost of a family night at the movies is also prohibitive for us. We seldom do it.

Frankly I think they are making a mistake charging so much.

The reason it is free again during the daytime is because Canberrans voted with their feet and stayed away in droves after they previously introduced an entrance fee.

I would have gone along at least once in the evening, and still spent a good deal of money. Now I won’t, and I suspect a lot of struggling families will do the same.

It’s sad, because the less fortunate children miss out on what sounds like a lovely family experience.

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