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It has to be grudgingly agreed that this year it was Jersey that produced the best weather for their rounds of the MSA National Hill Climb at Bouley Bay.
You must understand, I'm not complaining, it is a lot more pleasant spending a day following the racing when the sun shines!
The enjoyment was completed by the fact that the Guernsey contingent did so well. A good day of Motor Sport then.
The visiting 'National' competitors impressed with some new kit. Wallace Menzies DJ Firestorm with its dramatic traction control system echoing up the valley and Mike Manning's four wheel drive Ford Puma were perhaps the most memorable.
A new gallery of pictures has now been added...
JERSEY MSA NATIONAL HILL CLIMB

I don't think that I have missed updating this web site for such a long period. I note it has been ten days!
But, that doesn't mean I haven't been busy taking pics.
My Commercial work has been hectic with several large projects 'on the go'.
Also there have been a couple of big events that I enjoy covering... it is one of these that is featured in todays update. The latest picture Gallery features the MSA National Hill Climb at Le Val des Terres in Guernsey.
This was a very wet event which brought with it all the inconvenience and discomfort of steamed-up spectacles and lenses and the use of protective covers for my equipment.
Of course this is just the same for all the racers and helpers. Somehow a 'spirit of togetherness' comes out and with the right attitude we all end up enjoying the experience. We are an odd lot!
So the first pics can be viewed using the link below.
Other Galleries will be added to feature the Jersey Rounds of the MSA National Hill Climb at Bouley Bay.
Another very wet event was the Greenman Chaos Bike & Music Festival and I have many pics to add to the Galleries. Keep a check on the news page for updates...
GUERNSEY MSA NATIONAL HILL CLIMB 2011

What was actually only two days of Festival and Music has actually taken much more than a week of my life!
Firstly, I was pleased to play a very small part in setting out the Festival site... there goes three days.
Then there were the two Festival days. Hot, long and non-stop... but great fun!
And then the inevitable sorting , processing and uploading of the pictures. There goes more than a week!
I have just added the last Gallery of pictures showing some of the atmosphere, the smaller stages and the Dance tent.
The final Gallery can be viewed here:
A GALLERY DISPLAYING THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE GUERNSEY FESTIVAL

There don't seem to be enough hours in the day at the moment! Having spent a considerable time in the build-up to the Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts helping on-site and in the office of the organisers - then two solid days of picture taking - the task of selecting and optimising all those pics continues.
As usual, it is quite suprising how much of an event I miss/forget when chasing around trying to get the best angle on all the action. Sorting the pics is a bit like seeing things for the first time... it's really strange!
But this is what I enjoy. When I capture a 'moment' that represents a performance and occasion it makes it worthwhile.
So, the latest pictures are now on-line. The Bands include Example, The Petebox, ZeroOneZero, Twist & Pulse, Asylum Seekas, Teaspoonriverneck, Jaded Things, Nemesis and The Stowaways.
There are still more to come! Watch this space.
THE LATEST GUERNSEY FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS PICTURES

I have already praised (lots) the first Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts for their fantastic inaugural show!
I have spent the day re-living the two days whilst editing and optimising some of the pictures I captured.
The first edit was done whilst playing Primal Scream's Screamadelica... and I tell the wife that this is work, shhhh!
So far the Gallery updates include Primal Scream, Ocean Colour Scene, Hayseed Dixie, Frank Turner, The Gaslight Anthem and The Go! Team.
Many more Band pics and Festival pics will follow.
Check-out the Galleries here:
GUERNSEY FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Many people doubted that it would ever happen but they lay silent now!
I suppose you can understand why there were sceptics that such a huge event could be bought to Guernsey, especially when it was just two brothers, Jon and Paul Stephen, who were organising it - virtually alone.
In the end they called in a good few 'favours' but I hope that those that helped at the last minute all felt that they played a small part in this ambitious project.
Myself, I was pleased to be a 'goffer' for a few days.
I also photographed the Festival and over the next few days will add picture Galleries of many Bands and the atmosphere.
First up are pictures of Primal Scream performing 'Screamadelica'.
How do you get such a big act for your first ever Festival? Only two guys know!
Big thanks to Jon and Paul. If you didn't attend... you missed a great one.
PRIMAL SCREAM HEADLINE GUERNSEY FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Everyone who attended the first Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts will want to thank the twin brothers who were behind the whole thing.
It was a massive commitment and a roller-coaster of emotions in the final build-up. But they produced 'the impossible'.
Be sure to thanks these guys when you see them on the street.
You can view a Gallery of pics here... updates during the next few days.
THE GUERNSEY FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS

A massive amount of organising is begining to take shape down Victoria Avenue on the Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts site.
The venue is perfect for the many attractions and Bands that are lined up to appear.
When I was on site earlier another line of heavy articulated lorries loaded with gear was squeezing though the gates.
This Elevated panoramic view shows the area which will be filled with two more 'main tents' together with bars and festival traders.
Don't leave buying the tickets until the day - there are bound to be queues.
Tickets can be purchased from Yakwax Surfshop, Red Ape Clothing, HMV &
THE GUERNSEY FESTIVAL WEB SITE

Don't leave it until the day.
Buy your tickets to The Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts today and you can start planning ahead for a great weekend.
Give yourself a bit of time to sort out that Festival outfit, plan to meet your mates, decide which Bands are on your short list.
If you start the build-up to this great weekend today you will enjoy the whole thing even more!
Make a visit to the Festival web site to get all the latest updates...
VISIT THE GUERNSEY FESTIVAL WEB SITE

What a scorcher! And what a contrast to Round 4 when the heavens opened, big time.
So, Round 5 lived up to its billing as part of the Kart Summer Championship.
I have uploaded a new Gallery of pitures of the meeting.
ROUND 5 OF THE SUMMER KART CHAMPIONSHIP

I'm going to nag you every day until the big day when The Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts kicks off.
I have been on-site and the venue at The Rabbit Warren is perfect - large and with natural, gentle slopes.
The line-up is 'top draw' also. Remember, these Bands are coming to you - all for a bargain price - and will perform on full size, premium stages!
Ocean Colour Scene, Primal Scream, Frank Turner, The Gaslight Anthem, Seb Fontaine, Tom Novy... the list really does go on and on.
Whatever your age and musical tastes you cannot fail to have a great time.
BUY THOSE TICKETS NOW or be disappointed when you go into work after it is all over and you find out what you missed!

If you have been watching the TV coverage of Glastonbury you should be 'feeling the Summer vibe'. Well, OK it has rained, a lot, but that is a UK summer!
But this is no problem for the first Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts next weekend. The Main Stage will be arriving 'hot from Glastonbury' and will guarantee your comfort - whatever the weather!
It will be in a massive 'Big Top'... nice.
For the 'first try' at running a Festival the Guernsey Festival is certainly packing a punch. I am watching Primal Scream on stage at Glastonbury as I write this... they will headline the Sunday night.
Many other Bands will appear direct from the Summer circuit of Festivals. This Festival is not short of Big names.
So, as my headline says... the time for talking and thinking about buying your weekend ticket is over. You really MUST be at this Festival. It really doesn't matter what your musical taste is, the atmosphere will be great and the value for a weekends top entertainment cannot be beaten... see you there... no excuses.

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Recent visitors to this Island were Jersey based band 'Hold your Fire'. They played at the 'Mecca of live music' in the Channel Islands, The Fermain Tavern.
The Band have appeared in Guernsey several times over the years including the Greenman Chaos Festival and always draw a crowd of local supporters.
I have added a new Gallery of pictures here:
HOLD YOUR FIRE PLAY AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN

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It was good to see another Jersey Band take to the stage at the Fermain Tavern last weekend. In fact three Bands played during the evening. Once again this was great gig.
Unfortunately, I missed one of my favourite Bands, Last of the Light Brigade. However I did see The Cryptics and Thee Jenerators. Top stuff!
A Gallery featuring The Cryptics has now been added.
THE CRYPTICS PLAY AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN

I don't know where the days go! Rock of Ages-10 was 'ages ago' and I have just got around to preparing and uploading the Galleries. I blame Mark Guillou for putting on so many Bands in one evening. It takes an age to sort and process so many pics!
Any-how, they are now on-line.
Rock of Ages-10 featured the following six Bands, Last of the Light Brigade, Breaking the Silence, Dealer's Left, Distant Shores, MX2 and Inertia.
Take a look at the Galleries here:
ROCK OF AGES-10

First up will be the Greenman Chaos Festival.
This is always a great mix of Burnouts, Bikes & Bands. This is also a Festival 'on the up' as we are promised an even bigger Event than last years!
Put the date in your diary (July 15th - 17th). Three days of entertainment and great value. Not to be missed - see you there.
If you need something to get you in the mood, I have updated the Galleries with some more pictures from 2010.
GREENMAN CHAOS 2010

That just about sums up the weekends Kart racing at The Track. The conditions were not pleasant - for anyone.
The competitors were fully wrapped in plastic, the race officials found one of the only dry spots to watch the racing and this photographer only made opportune and brief excursions to the side of the track to take pics!
For me it is worth the extra effort of trying to keep lenses and kit dry. It is a challenge to even see if I have captured the action in focus when the viewing screen is awash! The 'pay-off' for me is that I am able to record an image which is different from the norm.
A Gallery of pictures has now been uploaded. I hope you enjoy them... I suffered for these, ha,ha.
PICS OF A VERY WET KART MEETING

I've been playing 'catch-up' today! It was pointed out to me that I had completely missed updating the Galleries with pics of the Imperials Scooter Club night out at the Fermain Tavern, oooops!
This gig had been arranged to entertain all those Scooter owners (local and visitors) that had taken part in the Clubs Rally.
It was a lively night of partying to Thee Jenerators and The Devotees.
I have corrected the oversight! View pics here...
THEE JENERATORS PLAY AT THE IMPERIALS SCOOTER CLUB PARTY

Having just returned from photographing a VERY wet Kart meeting at The Track I have just uploaded the latest pictures of the Sprint meeting held at Vazon yesterday.
I chatted with various competitors during the Sprint meeting and a few of the Bike riders were disappointed with the cross wind at the end of their runs... it could have been so much worse. Look at today!
If there is a 'pecking order' of who moans about the weather (and light)... then, after the Farmers it is a close call between Photographers and Racers (Yes I'm as guilty as everyone)!
In the end we all have to make the best of what we are given and sometimes the conditions help a photographer capture something different. Keep a check on the News page for the latest 'Wet Kart Meeting' pics... I suffered to get these!
GK&MC SPRINT AT VAZON

I have added a couple more Photo-Montages to the Galleries featuring recent gigs that I have photographed. These Montages are a great way to remember a special event or gig that you have been involved with. Each Montage is individually designed and will include your chosen pictures.
If you would like to consider having a Montage designed for you just drop me an e-mail CONTACT ANDREW LE POIDEVIN or call me on 07781 144525.
Montages are printed on large A2 size paper and look fantastic when framed. Take a look at the Gallery to see some previous designs...
VIEW A SELECTION OF MONTAGES