HW: Strange Daze Europe '99

[David G]

I had to read this twice to make sure.  Surely no one could get all those
people talking to each other and on the same bill!  I'm going to book next
year's vacation now,  'scuse me.

Dave

Bernhard Pospiech wrote:

> Hi folks
>
> Received a very interesting phonecall yesterday from FILIP VANHUYSE a great
> Hawkwindfan from Belgium.
>
> Filip and another guy from Belgium who is arranging HM festivals  since
> many years are trying to do a very special event in August 1999 near
> Limbourg (Belgium) very close to the German border.
>
> They are trying to get the following bands for this event:
>
> - Hawkwind
> - Bedouin
> - Nik Turner + band
> - Harvey Bainbridge + band
> - Huw Lloyd langton + band
>
> The place where the bands will play is very close to a railway station. The
> bands do not need to bring their lights or PA. It is all there. This place
> is really made for festivals with stage, toiletts, campground and all we
> need (eating and drinking).
>
> The costs for us won't be to high. The organizer said that he only needs 25
> US$ from each person. And he needs about 700-800 people to come to get paid
> for his expenses. Most of the money he will get with advertising
>
> Filip is a VERY GOOD friend (!!!) of Dave Brock and he is very sure that
> this event will happen.
>
> He has started to get in contact to the other groups.
>
> At the end Filip told me that this is not just a bloody idea.
> This is a VERY SERIOUS intention !!!!
>
> I keep you all informed if I get more informations
>
> cheers
> Bernhard