Promoting the 2009 Springboard event
In New Media:
You can read Hull Vibe's recent article on the festival HERE
Below is Steve Barker's Springboard video on You Tube, featuring scenes of the Old Brewery Room at The King William IV (Venue 1):
On The Radio:
- Springboard tie-in: Springboard performers Dave Abbott and Doug Peters will be interviewed about the festival on KCFM 99.8 Radio at 8pm on Sunday 17th May 2009.
- Springboard tie-in: Catch Springboard performer Guy Gibson playing James Hoggarth's show on BBC Radio Humberside, Friday 29th May 2009 8pm
- Springboard tie-in: Hear Springboard performer Colein on Alan Raw's 'Raw Talent' show on BBC Radio Humberside on Sunday 31st May 2009.
In Posters:
Above: Springboard's full-festival promotional poster by Phill Wilson
On Facebook:
If you have a Facebook account, you'll be able to access both the SPRINGBOARD 2009 EVENT PAGE, and an application called SPRINGBOARD FESTIVAL FUN where you can send your mates such iconic gifts as "Never Dull With Dennis" T-Shirts, Wonky Flagstones, or even the Hallgate Tavern in its entirety (see screenshots below).
Promoting the 2008 Springboard event
The annual Cottingham Springboard event is regularly publicised throughout the local and national media and music web sites. The 2008 festival in particular has garnered interest from the national dailies due to its rapid expansion and our line-up for this year, so watch out for us being mentioned in your favourite paper as we approach the festival weekend.
On Your Radio
Broadcasting on Saturday 7th June live from the festival itself, Springboard's Doug Peters gives a live phone interview on BBC Radio Humberside's Amanda Thompson Show.Tune in to Monday 2nd June's RPB Show on Seaside FM which runs between 6pm - 9pm to hear Mark Robinson interview Springboard's Ukulele Bill about the 2008 Cottingham Springboard Festival and to hear some of Bill's music; also featuring special guest Val Marshall a singer-songwriter of Americana who is performing at this year's festival.
Tune in to WHCR FM on Thursday 5th June at 3pm to hear Bill Robinson interview Springboard's Ian Kennington and Doug Peters about the 2008 Cottingham Springboard festival.
Each year a CD compilation of music from selected Springboard performers is distributed to radio stations around the UK to help promote the event and the artists. The selection of artists on each compilation changes annually.
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