The event went really well in terms of the wonderful spirit of the occasion. Everyone I spoke to enjoyed the program and it was great to meet new people again this year. It was especially nice to have one of our LC Forum members (Blonde Madonna), who lives in Victoria, drop in for yesterday’s program!
Henning did his usual sensitive and beautiful performance of Leonard’s poetry to music and this was well received. Ann Vriend had to battle with a bad head cold and was jet-lagged and tired, but delighted the audience. Despite her unwell condition, she performed well beyond expectations and was a big hit with everyone, many of whom purchased her CDs.

Two guys from Brisbane, Graham Nunn did a superb selection of Cohen’s poetry with musical accompaniment by Simon Sheehy. Simon also did a fantastic version of Bird On The Wire!
Everyone I spoke to was enthralled by the “Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man” movie and the soundtrack was one of our ‘lucky door prizes’. The San Sebastian concert also proved to be very popular, with folk wondering about how to get hold of copies of it.
The only real disappointing aspect of the event was the lower than expected attendance numbers, which varied between say around 30 people up to about 50 or more at each session. Anyway, those who were there had a fantastic time and it was very special having our wonderful overseas guests!

Andrew

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