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Comment on Thoughts on SWA from Gareth David-Lloyd by Sarah Gallienne

Sarah Gallienne — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:26:59 +0000

What an inspiration, its the same here in Guernsey, Local bands being only known here locally and not even getting a chance to go further than a crowd of 200 at a local pub.

Roll on SWA4

Comment on News about SWA4 by Carol-Anne Hillman

Carol-Anne Hillman — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:08:53 +0000

Sounds good to me, guys. Can’t wait for the album, but I can wait for SWA 4. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to both events…. with much love xx

Comment on News about SWA4 by Jeis

Jeis — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:52:46 +0000

I agree with Cathy – it’s good to know that Blue Gillespie has such constructive view of work that should be done well. I like Gareth’s thoroughness. It always worth it in the end.

Comment on News about SWA4 by Jann Tarrant

Jann Tarrant — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:40:07 +0000

Hope it’ll be later next year, you need some help on the day with stagemanagement etc, let me know… no fee. Jann Tarrant

Comment on News about SWA4 by Cathy Norman

Cathy Norman — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:46:52 +0000

Love the fact that the band do the right thing by their music and the fans. Shame more bands don’t have Blue Gillespie’s work/creative ethic. Early next year for Fest goers is better than nothing, at least now you know it is still happening, choice.

Comment on News about SWA4 by Louise

Louise — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:07:15 +0000

Can’t wait! Something to look forward to! ;o) Good luck with the album guys! Can’t wait to own it! ;o)

Comment on News about SWA4 by Pamela Chakraborty

Pamela Chakraborty — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:06:11 +0000

would love to come & see SWA i wanted to do that.. for long time.. if know the time can plan the trip, have to come all the way from India..

Comment on Schedule Spoken Word Lounge by Carol-Anne HIllman

Carol-Anne HIllman — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:05:58 +0000

Sounds like a fun packed afternnon…………bring it on xxxxx

Comment on Thoughts on SWA from Gareth David-Lloyd by Bek

Bek — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:36:49 +0000

Definitely an inspiration

A shame that there aren’t more events like this so wide-spread across the world.

Comment on Thoughts on SWA from Gareth David-Lloyd by asra

asra — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:42:14 +0000

I just found out about SWA, and wanted to say that I think it’s a wonderful endeavour. Although I’m far from Wales, I can certainly relate to the frustration and the darkness that you mention in your post. I have always wanted to do something similar for artistes in the LGBTQ community, who are always severely underrepresented in my country. (Thank you, Gareth, with all my heart, for Ianto; I can’t stress how wonderful it is to find that kind of representation in the mainstream.)

The only thing I would like to add to what you’ve said is that I believe it’s very, very important for creative people to be able to make a living from their work. I don’t think there’s anything worse than for someone who wants to paint or act or dance or direct or write than to have to be chained to a desk and forced to work at a job that is unsuited to her/his talent, merely because there is no other way to earn a living.

I hope this year’s SWA goes wonderfully well! May our collective dissatisfaction lead to a more positive future where creativity and the arts will get more recognition. Thank you, once again, for your work. All the best to everyone at SWA.