Last summer there was a Rockfest in Mindya which was a big first for a small Bulgarian village. Some of you on this forum came many miles to support us. It was a big risk but it was a great success and so 2010 will be the second venture which we hope will be even bigger and better. Blues Traffic and Magistry headed by Evgenii Dainov will be joined by the very well-known Blues group Vasko the Patch. It will be more of an all-day event and will be held in August instead of September - date to be arranged.
This is just an initial invitation to everyone and if anyone has any ideas for more table tops, contributions, bands, choirs, dancers etc. I will pass it on to our Mayor. Last year we had around 200 people, Bulgarians and Brits attending so we hope even more this coming year so put August in your diary for some great music and maybe a look around this beautiful area of Veliko Turnovo. Mindya is easy to find just 20kms south east of VT just off the main Elena road. See you there! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Wonderful oldun really hope it all goes well, wish we could be there too [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Oddy

Thanks Oddball. I should add that its FREE. There also maybe a vintage car rally which could be interesting. Last year we also raised some money for charity with a table-top so its really worthwhile besides being fun. I think many people were surprised at the size and quality of the event in our small village. Our Mayor and Community really did well for a first and we hope to help make it bigger and better this year.

Morning oldun

It sounds just wonderful - we won't be going to BG until Sept so we will miss it all. I will start spreading the word. Don't forget to add this to our calendar events here for the New Year.



Oddy

Thanks again Oddball but sorry you will miss it. Unfortunately, there are always some people who are not around. The date was moved from September to August for this reason plus the weather should be less changeable! We had fingers and toes crossed last year when the first rain decided to make its appearance. Fortunately, it managed to hold off although it might have made a little difference to the attendance as some were intending to camp.

I won't be there either but just want to wish you good luck with the event

sarah

Thanks for the info oldun ... if you can remind me nearer the time!

Rock and Blues are both favourites of mine so would like to get there if possible.

I wont be there either oh dear . John

I will definitely be keeping people updated nearer the time and look forward to seeing you Chris.

Any more news on this ?

Well the Bulgarian organiser has narrowed the date down to either the 19th or 22nd of August to tie in with the Veliko Turnovo bike event so the bands will be in the area. Its difficult to pin Rockers down!

Hope it will be the 22nd as we will be over then. Fingers crossed.

Love Rock and Blues so will definatly be there! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Will hopefully make it. Trying to persuade other half to come back to BG for the summer (finding work dependent) and he is a guitarist by profession so be right up his street. So if we are around will definitely come.

Would be great if he could come Travelbug and join in. All fellow musicians will be welcome. Haven't forgotten to post the date as soon as we know it. This is Bulgaria and everything is usually last minute. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]