Hopes and Fears

In the same instant I started planning this event in my head I was battling with the idea that it might be a total flop!

What if no one turns up ? what if the bands are utter garbage ? what if the sound is terrible? What if everyone blames me ?

Shit that would all be soooo bad ! But hey it's the risk you take!

Recently (since I fell for Joel) I'm all about the risks, act now think later ! This event is close to my heart. In many ways. The little boy Alfie , he's my old housemates son. He's two - two years old , and the little fighter has been in and out of hospital more than most adults I know. He's got a heart condition and a type of heart disease- but yet hes still here. Strength of will from his family and amazing doctors and nurses have prolonged his little life.

Tracey (his mother) and me were close, really close - all of us were at uni - eat, sleep and party together girls. I want to do all i can to help little Alfie and show Tracey and Rob that even though we've lost touch ( such is life ! )I still care deeply for her - like I would a sister. It means so much to me that this event is a success.

So how do I deal with it- The pressure !?

Well I guess I do what Ive always done; think of all the things that could go wrong and plan how to stop them from happening: cover all bases ! 

Ive kept all the bands informed with every decision Ive made; all the planning has been my own- therefore I can only blame myself if it does go belly up ! 

Started off well, getting the bands and the venue done within the first week. I actually had to turn away another 8 bands !

The tough bits have been when; I've had people suggesting these 'grand plans' like alday festivals, open air events etc keeping it simple - is the name of the game. I am still pushing it really with 8 bands.
I picked the running order almost instantly, which was the first attack from the bands - questioning why it was this order - was it flexible etc. Diva's stepped forward, I had to stand my ground - everyone seemed ok with this :)

Second point of issue was 'pay to play' - I hate this phrase so much , I asked the bands - well I say asked , I told the bands that they too would pay the door charge of £5 - as would I, my family, my boyfriend, my mates, anyone and everyone would pay the £5 door charge. This is a charity event - the idea is to make money - not for me ! for charity ! Some people thought this was wrong, and not their bag - pier pressure kicked in and everyone's happy to donate now . I never thought this would be an issue - It never even entered my head !Stupid me !
The Good stuff

Now Im trying to round everyone up for a photoshoot for the press. I was in the paper the other day - great article http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/charity/8293876.Friends_of_Alfie_Oliver_organise_concert_for_Pulmonary_Hypertension_Association/

all info correct and everything ! apart from it calls Joel my husband - which he is not .... yet ;)

So we shall see, hope everyone can make it to the have their mug shot taken .

Also just received an email over the weekend asking for me to do a live interview on York Hospital Radio- they guy said he was touched by the event.
I think that's fantastic ! that a stranger can find me on twitter, read some info and then ask to meet me and hear more ! To be honest if I read about this event I would be touched - it's going to be amazing - I have the faith - just hope people will show up on the night , tickets have just started to sell . Physically asking people and demanding money seems to be the best method so far !

Im all about telling everyone and anyone ! so have you got your ticket yet ? get it online http://www.theduchessyork.co.uk/whats-on/detail/450

OR have a walk down there and pick one up -The Duchess, Stonebow , York 

OR get one from me , Danny or rock dad :)

 Gem xx