If I ran the club

I’ve worked away from that business for 2 years now but can only imagine it will be more now due to the increase in fuel/wages/NI. And so many variables come into place too, if it was at the other side of the country I’d have to throw some extra money in on top to cover fuel costs and technicians sleep.

 

We'll all have different motivators for going to Oakwell. I purposely left out any mention of on field investment because I think a lot of that is dependent on getting people in, in the first place. I don't honestly think we have much of an issue at present in terms of player retention, other than maybe we're holding onto them too long. Without someone pumping millions into the club, we all know what needs to happen, a couple of big assets will need to be sold every summer. Given that last summer, by the club's own admission, every penny available was used to strengthen the playing side, and the non playing side took a step back, I wanted to address what changes I'd make from a non playing perspective to get more fans back inside Oakwell, or at least investing in the club again, even if it's just buying a replica shirt or tax disc holder.

 

I just think that Barnsley Live is on the verge of becoming a victim of its own success. Last year was great, though I was told that the year before was far too busy for the number of venues involved. They're up to 29 venues now which is fantastic, and hopefully will mean everyone will be able to simultaneously attend one of the venues and not have to queue half hour plus for a drink. I just think that Oakwell could help take some of the pressure off the venues in town, and help it continue to be a success.

 

I’ve played at Barnsley live for the last 4 or 5 years and it has outgrown a one day festival. Plenty of scope to improve it further, I’d consider splitting it down to two days, genre specific to try and allow people to enjoy watching without traipsing across town following different bands. it’s a stressful day as a performer. I much preferred BomFest both for playing at and as a spectator.

 

The Twenty's Plenty campaign began in 2013 - given inflation since then it'd now be £27.96. I don't see football becoming cheaper.

Aside from that they need to play The Boys Are Back in Town after a win.

 

I suggested to one of the orginisers last year about finishing Barnsley Live with a "named" band outside the Glass Works with any town bar having bottle bars alround the venue so they wern't losing out financially.And he said the council wouldn't provide a licence or a safety certificate for such a venture.

 

It's sad they wouldn't do that. Even Kirklees Council have booked Hoosiers to headline Kirklees Pride on June 7th.