Crowds gathered at the Hobnanigan Fields north of Bree on Tuesday to watch the first Evernight Sparring Tournament, with Ecthalmir the Champion declared the winner after a day of fierce combat. The event, organised by Vingorn of the Evernight server, saw six participants chasing the 150 Gold prize that was on offer. Early polling predicted the burglar or warden...

A very happy Yule, fabulous Festivus, and cheery Christmas to all who celebrate!  This week’s listing runs from Christmas Day through to New Year’s Eve, so some regular events will not be taking place.  I expect that this will include some activities that are listed on the calendar.  Once again, if you see an event listed that will be cancelled this...

Before I get into this week’s events I’d like to ask that event organisers let me know if your regular event or concert will be cancelled during the holidays.  We don’t want to direct anyone to an activity that is not taking place.  Thank you for your assistance!     This week’s featured events: The dwarves of Mondbarden extend...

This week’s highlight events: This week we feature three Yule events from three different servers.  The great news is that the schedule works out perfectly–the most intrepid travelers won’t have to miss a moment! Crickhollow hosts Winterfest, a 2 day music event featuring a dozen bands playing their best Yuletide songs plus a few surprises.  ...

Hullo! This week The Ninny Hammers present the second of our pre Christmas series. Here to get you all in a festive spirit is Silver Bells. The Ninny Hammers Perform on Bree Stage at 2.00pm on Landroval, also on Evernight we invite all musicians to join us for a musical sharing experience at Pierson’s Farm at 4.00pm. Link to the downloadable version of...

LOTRO Reporter will be having their 300th episode live on December 8th at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time!  We hope as many people as possible can be in the live chat to celebrate such a momentous occasion for LOTRO’s longest running podcast! This episode will also be Layanor’s last show on LOTRO Reporter.  You will still be able to watch his content over...

This week’s highlight events: The Seventh Annual Grand Elven Ball comes to Laurelin on December 5th at 2:30pm EST/20:30 CET.  All elves are invited to the Vanimar Kinhouse at 5 Waterbank Road in the Lant Veren neighbourhood of the Falathorn homesteads.  Please visit the forums thread for more details and take a look at the invitation and menu for the...

News from the Ninny’s: Greetings. The Ninny Hammers have been steadily growing their audience on Landroval, and have entered our application to play at Winterstock 2016! I would like to thank those musicians who lend me their support each week and invite others to consider joining our small band of jolly merry makers! An Announcement! Over on Evernight we...

LOTRO Players is giving away a Helm’s Deep expansion code thanks to DJ. Entries will close on December 11th. How to Enter To enter the giveaway please leave a comment below. Duplicate comments from the same user will be only counted once. Each comment will be assigned a number in order. The winner will be selected with a random number generator. The...

This week’s highlight events: DisEnchanted takes over the Bree Park on Landroval every Wednesday night at 8:30pm, but this week they’ll hold a very special “Rock Your Holidays” concert with P.I.E.  Find out why these bands are two of the most beloved in the game while they put you in the holiday spirit. The Andune Ensemble plays on...

Hey Everyone, Hot off my arrangement converter is this lovely song by Coldplay. From their second album A Rush of Blood to the Head. Released August 2002 it reached No2 in the UK’s singles chart. In my arrangement I have used clarinets on the melody on both lower and higher octaves. I also use both harp and misty mountains harp to help separate the string...

Dear LOTRO Players, Many people gathered today at Bree Festival Stage on Sirannon in support of our friends on the French Server. The organisers from Notenzauber and Les Chantefables were wonderful hosts as was event organiser Floradine Strongfoot. The Ninny Hammers unofficially closed the night with this song for eleven musicians. I would like to congratulate...

LOTRO Players is giving away 8 copies of Stand by the Grey Stone, the latest song from the real life Lonely Mountain Band.  A big thanks to John for making this awesome song and giving us codes to give away. Entries will close on November 27th. How to Enter To enter the giveaway please leave a comment below. Duplicate comments from the same user will be only...

This week’s highlight events: Players from all around the game will gather this Sunday on the Sirannon server to show their solidarité with the people of France after the November 13th attacks on Paris.  Notenzauber will play on the Bree Stage across from the Prancing Pony for half an hour starting at 3pm EST (server time)/21:00 CET/8pm GMT.  Afterwards...

A wonderful day for music! This week the Ninny Hammers bring to you all a sample of Opera. At the same time I have been trying to focus my arrangements to fill out my small ensemble folders. I toast you all with this fine drinking song from La Traviata. Lets all drink from our joyful goblets! If you would like to come and see us perform live we play on...

Dear LOTRO Players, Our dear friends over on Sirannon are hosting an event this Sunday the 22nd November. All are invited to Sirannon – “We show our friendship to the french community of LOTRO after the attacks on Paris which happened on Friday, November the 13th. Notenzauber will open the event with a 30 minute concert, after that it’s an open...

Hullo, everyone!  I’m Rosalie Rumble of Crickhollow, and I’m happy to tell you that I’ll be taking over as community events reporter.  This post will now be going up every Friday morning, and I’ll try to make sure everything is up to date.  Plenty of mistakes and typos will be made, but I’ll try my best to get it corrected in a timely manner.  You may add...

Hello LOTRO Players, The Ninny Hammers perform Royals by Lorde. This time with some pictures! The Ninny Hammers are recruiting! We’d welcome guest and permanent members to our band. We perform every Saturday on Bree Stage Landroval 2.00pm EST and Evernight 4.00pm EST or 9.00 GMT – Also on Evernight the Ninny Hammers break their performance to...

“I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like…” — Bilbo Baggins, Odd Hobbit   The sad part of starting something is when your life changes and you have to stop it. Such is the case here, as my real life is making me end my involvement with the community events report early. If anyone wishes to take up the mantle should contact...

Greetings Music Fans, Lizzy and I still suffer from a few technical issues causing a delay in video production, but I still need a creative outlet while we try and solve these problems. Someone mentioned that a band should be playing a particular song while folks are taking “that” leap, in Minas Tirith. I can’t resist such an idea, if anyone...