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Basingstoke RFC – Rugby and music for the Air Ambulance

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:22:51 +0000

Music and Rugby – we don’t know if they directly mix but when it comes to charitable causes we help when we can! On Wednesday 25th November there will be a few testimonial rugby matches to raise money for the local Air Ambulance. And then after that ORA favourites Frottage will be playing in the clubhouse (9pm approx).

The Reptiles, Nov 13th, Wellington Arms Hotel

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:13:07 +0000

ORA Production favourites The Reptiles will be playing at The Wellington Arms Hotel in Stratfield Turgis (on the A33). Tickets can be snapped up on the door for £5.00.

The Reptiles will make Nov 13th a night to remember, but don’t take our word for it -

“A truly fabulous weekend, I can’t thank you all enough. We have had nothing but compliments about The Reptiles…It really adds to the weekend that you all seem to enjoy it as much as we do”. Becky Mack, Swanage R.N.L.I.

“The Reptiles are one of those rare bands that get everybody on the floor with their first song, and keep them there until the last of the many encores that these versatile musicians always enjoy”. Graham Thomas, Stone Gecko.

Babbel G

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:40 +0000

This will be, apparently, the new girl group of the future. Bubbel G are backed by Max Clifford, and you can find them and their debut single on Youtube. ORA Productions provided the sound PA for a recent gig in their promotional tour.

Landirani Live

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:54:06 +0000

If there is one great thing about festivals, it is the people we meet and the chance to catch up with old friends. And Landirani Live was no exception. A new festival on the calendar (and we very much hope there are more to follow) was organised by the fab Pip Whately and her team and friends enabled us to have a lot of laughs.

The music involved some 12 acts, varying from a single guitar and vocal set up. This included African drums with a didjeridoo. Other instruments amongst the various acts included a Kora, Glock, Cello, Flute, Zinger and a Cajon! Indeed, many of the instruments we had not come across before so made for an interesting challenge for us ‘soundies’.

Along with the sound PA, ORA Productions supplied the main marquee and staging, as well as the power distribution for the site. And event Pip sent us these kind words:

“I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything – you’ve been amazing! I couldn’t have got through this and made it the success it was without you – not talking bout the kit (which obviously was fantastic!) but the fact you were on the end of the line all the time for me – giving me advice and taking on a complete novice……”

http://www.landirani.org

Photographs by Kerry Jordan

Pirates Party

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:10:39 +0000

Another great night with the merry folk from Reading University, this annual event charges off to a noisy start and much singing and dancing.

ORA Productions provided the sound PA, lights and disco whilst supporting our nearly ‘in-house’ band Frottage.

Photographs above by Pete Hughes http://www.silchesterlife.org/

TNT at Augustfest

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:41:51 +0000