THE STORY SO FAR:
It is 2006.
City Council Head of Sport, Chris Briggs is trying to get his son's band, SIRENZ a gig at the Mathew Street Festival in the summer.
He has already emailed the Capital of Culture Events Team several times, pushing for the band to be handed a top slot.
But so far, he has got no joy. An independent panel of judges is deciding which bands are to appear. SIRENZ have been sidelined.
Now Mr Briggs decides to pull rank and go over the heads of the Events Team.
He decides to drop Jason Harborow a line at the Culture Company.
Surely Jason can fix it for Briggs?
The Harbarrowboy is meanwhile trying to get the job of Executive Director for Culture, Media & Sport with the city council. When his CoC contract comes to an end after 2008, he can slip into another well-paid sinecure. This is the 'bigger picture'.
It would help his chances if he could ensure that Briggs, a potential rival for the post of Exec Director and a close associate of Council Leader Warren Bradley, owed him a favour or two.
Now read on...
-----Original Message-----
From: Briggs, Chris
Sent: 20 April 2006 15:33
To: Harborow, Jason
Subject: Mathew Street Festival
Jason
See below the dialogue I have been having with Kirsty Blakeman. My sons group is call "SIRENS" They are a Merseyside band of 5 in their early 20's . They have played gigs at the ZanziBar, Bar Fly , The Magnet and many more, they have also had their songs played by Billy Butler of his Friday afternoon show.
They are all very good musicians, write their own songs, are very good live performers and would be an ideal local band for the festival.
Thanks for your help on this
Regards
Chris
Chris
Chris Briggs
Head of Sport & Recreation
Head of Sport & Recreation
-----Original Message-----
From: Harborow, Jason
Sent: 25 April 2006 12:16
To: Briggs, Chris
Subject: RE: Mathew Street Festival
Chris 
I have undertaken some discreet investigation. The groups will be selected by a peer group, the team have all the info they need.
I hope your sons group are selected
Jas
Jason Harborow
Chief Executive
Liverpool Culture Company
-----Original Message-----
From: Briggs, Chris
Sent: 07 June 2006 09:57
To: Harborow, Jason
Subject: Mathew Street Festival / Sons Band SIRENZ
Jason
Did you listen to the CD I gave you ?
I havnt had any feed back yet from the team about if my sons band SIRENZhave been selected to play.
I understand there are other stages being put up one of which is in Crosby Village. As a Crosby band they would be more than happy to play there.
Any chance ??
This is their web site with 3 sample songs playing. http://www.myspace.com/soundofsirenz
I can imagine how busy you are but I would really appreciate you and/or Lee's help on this.
Any chance
Regards
Regards
Chris
Chris Briggs
Head of Sport & Recreation
-----Original Message-----
From: Harborow, Jason
Sent: 07 June 2006 10:35
To: Forde, Lee
Cc: Blakeman, Kirstie
Subject: FW: Mathew Street Festival / Sons Band SIRENZ
Lee
I really need this to happen due to bigger picture issues.
Please can you find a slot for them and let me know.
Cheers
Jas
Jason Harborow
Chief Executive
COMING SOON: PART 3 'DON'T LET THIS EMBARRASS ME' - THE HARBARROWBOY.
