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ALISTAIR HULETT   RIP

Alistair Hulett died in Glasgow on 28/1/2010. For his many friends and fans this is a huge loss. For folk and roots music it is also a loss impossible to measure, as he still had plenty of work in him. Alistair was the embodiment of the folk spirit. He was in touch with, and celebrated his history and tradition as he perceptively and courageously documented his own times. He was no dull three chord strummer either: he was a damn good musician who stepped easily across boundaries of style and genre. He was also a powerful and incisive writer.

A good friend gone too soon.

"But, oh ! fell death's untimely frost,
That nipt my flower sae early."
- Burns

Just some nice things people have said about last year's Blue Mountains Music Festival.

  • Thank you for creating this magical place in the mountains that we are drawn to each year... like returning to the home of some of old friends for some great entertainment and warm hospitality. Would love to see Sean Keane again... hope you will have Tom Richardson next year... also the Sensitive New Age Cow Persons if they are still around... also James Keelaghan. Our favourite act this year the fabulous Truckstop Honeymoon.... followed by Dougie Maclean... however it was all great. Thanks again for making it happen.
    Regards, Ann and Jock Roxborough
  • "Just a bit of positive feedback. We never miss a festival so we can compare, and though we enjoy every one, we want to let you know that we thought that this year's was the best. We think the festival has really matured: bigger—but not too big (yet?), great artists, huge range of music, a debate, stuff for kids, and dancing— "legal" dancing. So thank you very much - it was great!
    Dave and Barb Goldberg

Just a few nice comments from our last survey on Festival 2010.

I reckon the BMMF has got the mix just right - not stuck in some old folky groove reluctant to change and admit new music styles but very comfortable with putting together such an eclectic and brilliant group of performers. I loved will come again and again. Thanks for getting Genticorum back they are truly ruly great folk - and Mikelangelo - that bit with undies - though every middle aged gal in the audience was going to have heart failure!!!! We are never safe from his grasp!! And Mojo Juju - that was an unexpected treat will look for her again. Yep great time, great atmosphere, great food and venue.

Loved the festival. This was our 6th time. I was there with a group of 10 kids and friends and there was lots to keep all of us entertained. Its one of the highlights of the year. I look forward to next time!

2010 was my first music festival ever and I feel it was a great introduction to the festival world. The organisation, timing of acts was very well done. The variety of acts was excellent. And the food available was also excellent - great to have good vegetarian options for once. Thank you.