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Radio 1's Big Weekend in Swindon: full details
8:40am Tuesday 17th March 2009 in
MUSIC stars, including Snow Patrol, will send waves through Lydiard Park when Radio 1’s Big Weekend comes to Swindon.
The BBC has confirmed the flagship music event will take place here on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10.
Today Snow Patrol performed live at a Radio 1 broadcast from O'Neills, off Fleet Street, in Swindon where DJ Chris Moyles announced the event coming to the town. Crowds of music fans gathered outside in the hope of seeing the stars.
Snow Patrol were joined by N-Dubz – also due to play here in May.
Chris said: “It’s the best weekend we have at Radio 1 and we always try to bring it to places that don’t normally get big events like this. The people of Swindon are going to love it.”
The site holds 20,000 and most of the free tickets will go to residents in the town and surrounding areas.
Four stages will be set up at Lydiard Park for the festival, which saw Madonna perform in Mote Park, Maidstone last year. The event is the is the UK’s biggest free ticketed music festival.
Jason Carter, Radio 1’s editor of live music and events, said: “BBC Radio 1 is delighted to be heading to Swindon this year.
It’s our ninth Big Weekend and we’ll be bringing some of the biggest international and UK artists to Lydiard Park.
“It promises to be the perfect start to the UK Festival season and provides a fantastic opportunity for Radio 1 to put a national focus on Swindon and the South West region and all that it has to offer.”
All the action hosted by DJs will be broadcast live on Radio 1 with highlights on BBC 3.
“This is a fantastic announcement for Swindon and we are working in partnership with Radio 1 to make sure that this is the best Big Weekend ever staged,” said Phil Young, cabinet member for culture, regeneration and economic development.
“As soon as Radio 1 approached the council we were determined to make this happen in Swindon and when the eyes of the world are focussed on us for the weekend we will have a great opportunity to leave all of those who attend, watch and listen with a positive impression of our thriving town and borough.”
Details of how to get free tickets and the exact line-up will be announced as the festival draws closer at www.bbc.co.uk/radio1 and in the Adver.
Related links
- Radio 1's Big Weekend website
- Snow Patrol kick off a happy St Patrick's Day in Swindon
- Fans greet Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles in Swindon town centre
- Billie hopes to make it for Big Weekend
- Radio 1's Big Weekend coming to Swindon
Comments(74)
DarkAuror
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9:12am Tue 17 Mar 09
security word - rock-thus!
Damien
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9:32am Tue 17 Mar 09
Berry_Bassett
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10:08am Tue 17 Mar 09
Damien wrote:I hope not, Ive never heard of them and they are most likly to be a pile of poo-poo :p
This is FANTASTIC news for Swindon! Let's hope some local bands like Swindon's TALK IN CODE get a chance to open the BBC Introducing stage! :o)
cjones03824
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11:03am Tue 17 Mar 09
The Librarian says Oook
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11:05am Tue 17 Mar 09
Speaking as someone who lives a few minutes walk from Lydiard, more of this sort of thing please
Berry_Bassett
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11:14am Tue 17 Mar 09
The Librarian says Oook wrote:How do you know you will get a ticket?
Nice one SBC. Speaking as someone who lives a few minutes walk from Lydiard, more of this sort of thing please
Dont count your chickens before they hatch!
Jimmy Razor
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11:14am Tue 17 Mar 09
el Jackson
missbliss
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11:16am Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19
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11:20am Tue 17 Mar 09
I live close to Lydiard Park and really do not want this sort of event being held there and all the wrong sort of people it atracts, along with all the anti social behaviour that will happen.
Lydiard Park is a respectable park and we really do not want this type of event being held in the psrk.
I am already making plans for a protest, many of neighbours are also up in arms about it and I will be speaking to my councillor and MP very soon.
There will be s determined flight to stop this horrific event from taking place.
Big Mac
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11:24am Tue 17 Mar 09
Hopefully, now that Lydiard Park has a 29,999 capacity agreement, this will see the start of many more outdoor live music events at the Park - after all, it could become an absolutely stunning summer months venue for large acts IF somebody at the council has the good sense to make it happen.
The Big Weekend is a golden opportunity to move the entire music scene in Swindon up the ladder a rung or two - let's make the best of it and not just enjoy a couple of day's worth of bands and then go back to one band a month at the Oasis.
AllyT
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11:26am Tue 17 Mar 09
Opinionated Wench
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11:30am Tue 17 Mar 09
Stacko75
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11:31am Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:This has to be a wind up, seriously? Please mrdc19, come clean, you little tinker!
I think this event is a disgrace.
I live close to Lydiard Park and really do not want this sort of event being held there and all the wrong sort of people it atracts, along with all the anti social behaviour that will happen.
Lydiard Park is a respectable park and we really do not want this type of event being held in the psrk.
I am already making plans for a protest, many of neighbours are also up in arms about it and I will be speaking to my councillor and MP very soon.
There will be s determined flight to stop this horrific event from taking place.
cjones03824
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11:45am Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:are you kidding, theres always one person who who has to spoil it for the rest, bet you had a big problem with thel ikes of party in the park aswell!!!
I think this event is a disgrace. I live close to Lydiard Park and really do not want this sort of event being held there and all the wrong sort of people it atracts, along with all the anti social behaviour that will happen. Lydiard Park is a respectable park and we really do not want this type of event being held in the psrk. I am already making plans for a protest, many of neighbours are also up in arms about it and I will be speaking to my councillor and MP very soon. There will be s determined flight to stop this horrific event from taking place.
something like this will bring back swindon and hopefully we will see alot more of events liek this in the future too.
mrdc19
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11:54am Tue 17 Mar 09
I live in a quiet respectable part of Swindon and if I wanted to live next door to a rave I certainly would not be living here.
Lydiard Park is a nice park and should not be ruined with drug taking, litter and sex acts.
The congestion, noise and pollution will be unbearable and it has to be stopped.
cjones03824
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12:00pm Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:haha really now, im gunan wee my self!!
This is no wind up an I can assure you of that and I hope that the Adver will get behind my campaign to stop this nonsence taking place. I live in a quiet respectable part of Swindon and if I wanted to live next door to a rave I certainly would not be living here. Lydiard Park is a nice park and should not be ruined with drug taking, litter and sex acts. The congestion, noise and pollution will be unbearable and it has to be stopped.
im betting your 45+ and have cats lots of them.....get out more, you may enjoy your self. i certainly will be that weekend (providing i get tickets) but i can assure you i will certainly not be doing any of the above. is that a sterio type i.e. the hoddies i am hearing!
Hels-bells
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12:06pm Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:What a miserable so-and-so! We (Swindon) never get picked for anything like this and it's about bloody time! The content of the crowd will depend on whoever is chosen to receive tickets so there's no guarantee it'll all be druggies!! I've never heard anything bad about any other Radio 1 weekend events and they've done 9 of these now! They have more drug trouble at Glastonbury than they'll have here and you have to pay a fortune to go there!!
I think this event is a disgrace. I live close to Lydiard Park and really do not want this sort of event being held there and all the wrong sort of people it atracts, along with all the anti social behaviour that will happen. Lydiard Park is a respectable park and we really do not want this type of event being held in the psrk. I am already making plans for a protest, many of neighbours are also up in arms about it and I will be speaking to my councillor and MP very soon. There will be s determined flight to stop this horrific event from taking place.
I think it's a great thing and I will definitely be applying for tickets. Like Chris Moyles said this morning, priority will be given to local people because otherwise what's the point?, they could do a massive gig anywhere if they wanted just anybody!!
My in-laws live in Grange Park so I'll be vying for a free parking space too!
As Opinionated Wench said 'Go away that weekend!' while everyone else has a good time without you!
sn5
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12:24pm Tue 17 Mar 09
as for what mrdc says is going to happen there, it sounds more interesting!
Is that you Lovesey
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12:33pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Charz.Swindon!
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12:40pm Tue 17 Mar 09
prioryvale1
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12:41pm Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:This is the most silly nonsense i have ever heard. Me and my friends hope to attend this and i can certainly tell you we are not like as you describe above.
This is no wind up an I can assure you of that and I hope that the Adver will get behind my campaign to stop this nonsence taking place. I live in a quiet respectable part of Swindon and if I wanted to live next door to a rave I certainly would not be living here. Lydiard Park is a nice park and should not be ruined with drug taking, litter and sex acts. The congestion, noise and pollution will be unbearable and it has to be stopped.
This is a great event really putting Swindon on the map. People like you moan about SBC doing nothing etc etc and in a time of gloom with the economy this is giving Swindon a great weekend to enjoy!
Lydiard park should have more events like this, they happen up and down the country each summer so why not Swindon.
I have known this event has been coming to swindon for a few months now and so relieved i dont have to keep it a secret anymore!
comeon
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12:42pm Tue 17 Mar 09
localgirl80
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1:00pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Ive lived in Swindon all my life and have not seen anything this big promoted for us.
Swindon will now be on the map properly and all I can say is LETS GET THIS !!!
As for protesting - words fail me - this is something good for the Swindon Community.
SockPuppet
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1:16pm Tue 17 Mar 09
This is the biggest event to come to Swindon and I'm sure 99% of people will welcome it with open arms.
Rusty23
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1:38pm Tue 17 Mar 09
cjones03824 wrote:Just a moment - I'm 45+ and have lots of cats - and I can't wait for this event to happen. If I don't get a ticket I do know people who live close by and will enjoy it with them in their garden.
mrdc19 wrote:haha really now, im gunan wee my self!!
This is no wind up an I can assure you of that and I hope that the Adver will get behind my campaign to stop this nonsence taking place. I live in a quiet respectable part of Swindon and if I wanted to live next door to a rave I certainly would not be living here. Lydiard Park is a nice park and should not be ruined with drug taking, litter and sex acts. The congestion, noise and pollution will be unbearable and it has to be stopped.
im betting your 45+ and have cats lots of them.....get out more, you may enjoy your self. i certainly will be that weekend (providing i get tickets) but i can assure you i will certainly not be doing any of the above. is that a sterio type i.e. the hoddies i am hearing!
I think this is fantastic for Swindon and look forward to hearing what bands are coming.
I'm with others thinking that mrdc is just a wind up. Why would anybody be that nasty to even think of spoiling so many peoples fun. Trying to stop it happening will fail anyway.
Bring it on.
Not a NIMBY
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1:40pm Tue 17 Mar 09
I will be trying to go, bring it on !
Clare1234
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2:12pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Berry_Bassett wrote:I think this a brilliant idea and its a great way of putting Swindon on the map, many other towns and cities have events like this running all of the time, In response to people trying to protest, its a shame as it is people like this that need to lighten up and prevent anything fun from happening in the town.
Damien wrote: This is FANTASTIC news for Swindon! Let's hope some local bands like Swindon's TALK IN CODE get a chance to open the BBC Introducing stage! :o)I hope not, Ive never heard of them and they are most likly to be a pile of poo-poo :p
I am sure that Swindon is responsible enough to ensure that the park is well maintained before and after the event and that they will have measures in place to ensure that if anything was to go wrong, it would be dealt with promptly.
In our current economic crisis its gives us all something to look forward to.
batch
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2:46pm Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:Hahaha. Nice try at a wind up.
I think this event is a disgrace.
I live close to Lydiard Park and really do not want this sort of event being held there and all the wrong sort of people it atracts, along with all the anti social behaviour that will happen.
Lydiard Park is a respectable park and we really do not want this type of event being held in the psrk.
I am already making plans for a protest, many of neighbours are also up in arms about it and I will be speaking to my councillor and MP very soon.
There will be s determined flight to stop this horrific event from taking place.
If you really are serious (big IF) do you cry yourself to sleep on firework night?
Why not go away for the weekend, or charge people £10 to park outside you house. Or move. Or stick your head in a pig.
It's a one off. I'm sure you'll cope.
Berry_Bassett
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2:53pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Clare1234 wrote:.....and you've quoted my post because???....
Berry_Bassett wrote:I think this a brilliant idea and its a great way of putting Swindon on the map, many other towns and cities have events like this running all of the time, In response to people trying to protest, its a shame as it is people like this that need to lighten up and prevent anything fun from happening in the town. I am sure that Swindon is responsible enough to ensure that the park is well maintained before and after the event and that they will have measures in place to ensure that if anything was to go wrong, it would be dealt with promptly. In our current economic crisis its gives us all something to look forward to.Damien wrote: This is FANTASTIC news for Swindon! Let's hope some local bands like Swindon's TALK IN CODE get a chance to open the BBC Introducing stage! :o)I hope not, Ive never heard of them and they are most likly to be a pile of poo-poo :p
Pont84
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3:18pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Stacko75 wrote:how about Cretin ??? Is that allowed ?
mrdc19 wrote: I think this event is a disgrace. I live close to Lydiard Park and really do not want this sort of event being held there and all the wrong sort of people it atracts, along with all the anti social behaviour that will happen. Lydiard Park is a respectable park and we really do not want this type of event being held in the psrk. I am already making plans for a protest, many of neighbours are also up in arms about it and I will be speaking to my councillor and MP very soon. There will be s determined flight to stop this horrific event from taking place.This has to be a wind up, seriously? Please mrdc19, come clean, you little tinker!
jmostfc
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3:19pm Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:this gentleman has got it spot on. this is the sort of thing that will just create chaos. the wildlife around lydiard park is fantastic, im sure that they will be scared out of their natural habitat towards the m4 where not only they but also people on the road could get seriously injured if not fatally. ridiculous idea. on another point is it a good example to have crass chris moyles as a roll-model for young children? i for one think not!
I think this event is a disgrace. I live close to Lydiard Park and really do not want this sort of event being held there and all the wrong sort of people it atracts, along with all the anti social behaviour that will happen. Lydiard Park is a respectable park and we really do not want this type of event being held in the psrk. I am already making plans for a protest, many of neighbours are also up in arms about it and I will be speaking to my councillor and MP very soon. There will be s determined flight to stop this horrific event from taking place.
Chrisg46
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3:32pm Tue 17 Mar 09
I do so hope that you try and get locals to sign a petition though, havent decided wether i should laugh in your face, or sign the petition as Chris Moyles, or as other Radio 1 DJ's...
jmostfc
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3:38pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Chrisg46 wrote:i will be keeping a petition in the prince of wales pub in wootton bassett and if anyone wishes to sign it they will need to show proof of i.d. this will stop trouble makers like yourself from trying to stop people expressing an opinion. get round that one!
Sorry, neither you, nor the other gentlemen are spot on. Is there a rash of motorway accidents every fireworks night? Or if there is another concert there? No there isnt. "Ridiculous idea". You are just being miserable old gits. Either that or you work at GWR FM and are trying to shoot the whole thing down :) I do so hope that you try and get locals to sign a petition though, havent decided wether i should laugh in your face, or sign the petition as Chris Moyles, or as other Radio 1 DJ's...
localgirl80
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3:40pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Chrisg46
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3:50pm Tue 17 Mar 09
jmostfc wrote:oh please. don't think i will be wasting brain cells on trying. Why dont you put petitions in the rest of the WB pubs and West Swindon ones. One pub on the end of the outskirts of WB is not going to be very representative. I pop in and ask to see how many people have signed it. If this comments thread is any indication, then i suspect it might be rather one sided (25 or so for, 2 against so far). Does the adver want to do a poll for this?
Chrisg46 wrote: Sorry, neither you, nor the other gentlemen are spot on. Is there a rash of motorway accidents every fireworks night? Or if there is another concert there? No there isnt. "Ridiculous idea". You are just being miserable old gits. Either that or you work at GWR FM and are trying to shoot the whole thing down :) I do so hope that you try and get locals to sign a petition though, havent decided wether i should laugh in your face, or sign the petition as Chris Moyles, or as other Radio 1 DJ's...i will be keeping a petition in the prince of wales pub in wootton bassett and if anyone wishes to sign it they will need to show proof of i.d. this will stop trouble makers like yourself from trying to stop people expressing an opinion. get round that one!
As localgirl80 says, Firework night, hot air balloon and party in the park are fairly regular events. I have also been present when the army has put on rather noisy displays. Was there a corresponding rise in motorway or highway accidents on these occasions?
Clare1234
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3:50pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Berry_Bassett wrote:Sorry first time user.
Clare1234 wrote:.....and you've quoted my post because???....Berry_Bassett wrote:I think this a brilliant idea and its a great way of putting Swindon on the map, many other towns and cities have events like this running all of the time, In response to people trying to protest, its a shame as it is people like this that need to lighten up and prevent anything fun from happening in the town. I am sure that Swindon is responsible enough to ensure that the park is well maintained before and after the event and that they will have measures in place to ensure that if anything was to go wrong, it would be dealt with promptly. In our current economic crisis its gives us all something to look forward to.Damien wrote: This is FANTASTIC news for Swindon! Let's hope some local bands like Swindon's TALK IN CODE get a chance to open the BBC Introducing stage! :o)I hope not, Ive never heard of them and they are most likly to be a pile of poo-poo :p
swindonman
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3:56pm Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:mrdc19 please get a life, do u understand how much revenue this will bring to swindon u idiot !!!
I think this event is a disgrace.
I live close to Lydiard Park and really do not want this sort of event being held there and all the wrong sort of people it atracts, along with all the anti social behaviour that will happen.
Lydiard Park is a respectable park and we really do not want this type of event being held in the psrk.
I am already making plans for a protest, many of neighbours are also up in arms about it and I will be speaking to my councillor and MP very soon.
There will be s determined flight to stop this horrific event from taking place.
jmostfc
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3:59pm Tue 17 Mar 09
localgirl80 wrote:ask the animals how popular it was with them. im sure they didnt enjoy them. its a park not a live music venue. now im not against live music, in fact, quite the opposite. i remember watching the beatles several times beack in the sixties, but that was not at the detriment of local wildlife
Firework Night, The Hot Air balloon show, Party In the Park are examples of bringing the community together in swindon. Did you do a petition then to stop them?? Please do tell. I would love to know. They were noisy, they were busy and they were POPULAR!
Clare1234
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4:02pm Tue 17 Mar 09
jmostfc wrote:Sorry, im currently laughing at the fact that you expect people to march down to the Prince of Wales pub with a passport in their hands, the fact that you are sad enough to do that amuses me!!
Chrisg46 wrote: Sorry, neither you, nor the other gentlemen are spot on. Is there a rash of motorway accidents every fireworks night? Or if there is another concert there? No there isnt. "Ridiculous idea". You are just being miserable old gits. Either that or you work at GWR FM and are trying to shoot the whole thing down :) I do so hope that you try and get locals to sign a petition though, havent decided wether i should laugh in your face, or sign the petition as Chris Moyles, or as other Radio 1 DJ's...i will be keeping a petition in the prince of wales pub in wootton bassett and if anyone wishes to sign it they will need to show proof of i.d. this will stop trouble makers like yourself from trying to stop people expressing an opinion. get round that one!
The fact that you believe that an event like this will attract the wrong sort of people is hysterical considering over half the country listen to Chris Moyle’s show in the morning, I would class theses people as a majority making them normal people, with a sense of humour, one which you are slightly lacking.
Also I can’t see why Chris Moyle’s is such a bad role model, he is a successful business man, who has made allot of money and even helps raise money for charity!!
Or have we already forgotten the size of the mountain he just climbed!! In aid of comic relief
localgirl80
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4:07pm Tue 17 Mar 09
jmostfc
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4:09pm Tue 17 Mar 09
jmostfc
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4:12pm Tue 17 Mar 09
localgirl80 wrote:i had you lot going for a good half an hour there. ha ha suckers
And for people from outside of swindon visiting for the first time for a concert or display - then returning as seeing how nice it is there which brings in extra revenue to keep the place going?? Does that not help Lydiard promote itself and what it does for nature and the restoration of the house and also promote swindon.
Pont84
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4:13pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Clare1234 wrote:I listen to Classic Gold FM and have only just found about about this event. I will be down the price of wales tonight with my fake id. jmostfc stand for what you believe don't be bullied on your opinions.
jmostfc wrote:Sorry, im currently laughing at the fact that you expect people to march down to the Prince of Wales pub with a passport in their hands, the fact that you are sad enough to do that amuses me!! The fact that you believe that an event like this will attract the wrong sort of people is hysterical considering over half the country listen to Chris Moyle’s show in the morning, I would class theses people as a majority making them normal people, with a sense of humour, one which you are slightly lacking. Also I can’t see why Chris Moyle’s is such a bad role model, he is a successful business man, who has made allot of money and even helps raise money for charity!! Or have we already forgotten the size of the mountain he just climbed!! In aid of comic reliefChrisg46 wrote: Sorry, neither you, nor the other gentlemen are spot on. Is there a rash of motorway accidents every fireworks night? Or if there is another concert there? No there isnt. "Ridiculous idea". You are just being miserable old gits. Either that or you work at GWR FM and are trying to shoot the whole thing down :) I do so hope that you try and get locals to sign a petition though, havent decided wether i should laugh in your face, or sign the petition as Chris Moyles, or as other Radio 1 DJ's...i will be keeping a petition in the prince of wales pub in wootton bassett and if anyone wishes to sign it they will need to show proof of i.d. this will stop trouble makers like yourself from trying to stop people expressing an opinion. get round that one!
Is that you Lovesey
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4:23pm Tue 17 Mar 09
jmostfc wrote:Great thats a pub I shant bother going in if its full of miserable GETS !!!
Chrisg46 wrote: Sorry, neither you, nor the other gentlemen are spot on. Is there a rash of motorway accidents every fireworks night? Or if there is another concert there? No there isnt. "Ridiculous idea". You are just being miserable old gits. Either that or you work at GWR FM and are trying to shoot the whole thing down :) I do so hope that you try and get locals to sign a petition though, havent decided wether i should laugh in your face, or sign the petition as Chris Moyles, or as other Radio 1 DJ's...i will be keeping a petition in the prince of wales pub in wootton bassett and if anyone wishes to sign it they will need to show proof of i.d. this will stop trouble makers like yourself from trying to stop people expressing an opinion. get round that one!
Boycott the misery pub !!!
Pont84
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4:27pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Is that you Lovesey wrote:Yeah avoid it, it's a craphole.
jmostfc wrote:Great thats a pub I shant bother going in if its full of miserable GETS !!! Boycott the misery pub !!!Chrisg46 wrote: Sorry, neither you, nor the other gentlemen are spot on. Is there a rash of motorway accidents every fireworks night? Or if there is another concert there? No there isnt. "Ridiculous idea". You are just being miserable old gits. Either that or you work at GWR FM and are trying to shoot the whole thing down :) I do so hope that you try and get locals to sign a petition though, havent decided wether i should laugh in your face, or sign the petition as Chris Moyles, or as other Radio 1 DJ's...i will be keeping a petition in the prince of wales pub in wootton bassett and if anyone wishes to sign it they will need to show proof of i.d. this will stop trouble makers like yourself from trying to stop people expressing an opinion. get round that one!
3 points needed tonight ... COME ON TOWN !!!!
PaulD
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4:30pm Tue 17 Mar 09
The moany sods should relax a little - they may live longer
The Adder
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4:30pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Are there going to be some good Silver and Brass Bands and a Barbers' Shop Quartet?
jmostfc
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4:33pm Tue 17 Mar 09
The Adder wrote:id be down with that
Can't beat a nice open-air concert. Are there going to be some good Silver and Brass Bands and a Barbers' Shop Quartet?
localgirl80
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4:35pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Tarrah Ducks
prioryvale1
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4:37pm Tue 17 Mar 09
People moan about SBC and not doing things for the town. People should not underestimate this will be so much money to the town and really push it towards this so called city status that people want.
jmostfc
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4:41pm Tue 17 Mar 09
prioryvale1 wrote:have A day off mate im on the wind up. hopefully theyll have some good bands on.
the fact that a petition is being set up just shows you have far to much time on your hands. People moan about SBC and not doing things for the town. People should not underestimate this will be so much money to the town and really push it towards this so called city status that people want.
security word yeah-wind
spot on
prioryvale1
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4:43pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Pont84
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4:53pm Tue 17 Mar 09
prioryvale1 wrote:yeah he's just a moron, hopefully he was joking aswell
oh i dont mean you the other grumpy git near the start. apprantly the residents of lydiard are up in arms lol!
As big as a name that Snow Patrol are, i hope the other night gets a better headliner - Phonics / KOL would be pretty good ! !
How many of these tickets actually go to swindon folk ??
swindonman
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5:35pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Pont84 wrote:eh , pnt84 , have a look on the radio 1 website my friend , 40000 tickets over 2 days , and majority is swindon and some surrounding areas so will be a good weekend , the best weekend this town as ever seen !!! elton john who are ya !!!!!!
prioryvale1 wrote:yeah he's just a moron, hopefully he was joking aswell
oh i dont mean you the other grumpy git near the start. apprantly the residents of lydiard are up in arms lol!
As big as a name that Snow Patrol are, i hope the other night gets a better headliner - Phonics / KOL would be pretty good ! !
How many of these tickets actually go to swindon folk ??
check out the chris moyles webisite and click on tickets and u will get all info there !!!!!
oh one other thing mrdc kiss my **** u boring old git
mrdc19
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7:55pm Tue 17 Mar 09
I have no issue about attracting people to Swindon but I do attracting the wrong type of person and we dont any of the above.
I think its ok for the event to be held but on a scaled down version. The big square in front of House of Fraser could be used and so could the football ground.
roberto5
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8:28pm Tue 17 Mar 09
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......... had you going there didnt I? LOL, I think its a great idea Swindon can get some coverage for a change, its just a shame the town centre isnt in beter nick, because most of the visitors from outside of town will spend the day, or come the day before the event to have a look round,o well you cant win them all,
Chrisg46
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9:12pm Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:And with one paragraph, you invalidate your own argument. You are nothing but Victor Meldrew type Nimby. If the concert was on the other side of town, it would be fine? If it was at the football ground, then what about the people who live around it, a far more densely populated area.
I do not have a major problem with the event. However I do have a problem with it beig held on my doorstep. The area round Lydiard Park is a resptable area for respectable people and I dont seetin why it should handed over to thugs, social drop outs, chavs, alcoholics. I have no issue about attracting people to Swindon but I do attracting the wrong type of person and we dont any of the above. I think its ok for the event to be held but on a scaled down version. The big square in front of House of Fraser could be used and so could the football ground.
And on what basis do you charge radio 1 listeners as being "thugs, social drop outs, chavs and alcoholics"? I am a big fan of Radio 1, am aged 30, married, work in the defence industry after serving in Iraq with the Army (hence patriotic) and rarely drink. I have no criminal record and have never claimed benfits. Doesnt really fit your stereotype does it. And by the way, i also live about 5 minutes walk from the venue. I am a little concerned about parking, but its ok, my house has its own driveway :)
sc91
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9:16pm Tue 17 Mar 09
It will be so good for Swindon's lame reputation, and so what if Lydiard's grass is going to be a tad ruffled for a weekend?! It is gonna do so well for Swindon's revenue. Just hoping I'm lucky enough for tickets :D
Danzigg
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10:21pm Tue 17 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:Hi, I think this is fantastic news with gloomy news about recession Honda's shutdown it's nice to have something to look forward to. I can appreciate mrdc 19's comments, it's free country and you are entitled opinion, I would advise you think carefully about this as I doubt very much that the BBC are arranging a open air free concert for a capacity of 40'000 for a weekend of music bringing to Swindon some of biggest acts in the uk to upset Swindon residents. I am neither a chav or any of the other stereotypes that you have been fed by a fear inducing media magnet. Why not apply, seriously put your mind at rest you might enjoy it, I think it's about time the people in Swindon had some positive news.
I do not have a major problem with the event. However I do have a problem with it beig held on my doorstep. The area round Lydiard Park is a resptable area for respectable people and I dont seetin why it should handed over to thugs, social drop outs, chavs, alcoholics. I have no issue about attracting people to Swindon but I do attracting the wrong type of person and we dont any of the above. I think its ok for the event to be held but on a scaled down version. The big square in front of House of Fraser could be used and so could the football ground.
John Morrison
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11:10pm Tue 17 Mar 09
I agree with the comments from earlier today, hopefully some local bands get to play - THE CITY RIOT get my vote!! ;)
scot_tigger
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11:48pm Tue 17 Mar 09
Opinionated Wench wrote:Its brill..am so excited..
mrdc19 - Are you taking the p***??? This is a massive thing for Swindon and it's time this town deserved a bit of something exciting rather than "trolley in local canal" How about that weekend you go away? That way you wont have to put up with the excitement, the atmosphere and generally all the fun people will have!!! As for Damien... I agree.... TALK IN CODE!!!! :o)
Its BRILL AM SO EXCITED!!!
It's like living in Rotterdam all over again!! COOL!!!
Always wondered why Swindon never had anything big..its in a great location too..?!
Who wants to crash my floor..or camp in my garden?? (I have space for five tents in the garden..four on the floor in the living room..one in the bath..two on the floor in my room..!!! A spare parking space...my neighbour as a spare room too!!! )
scot_tigger
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12:04am Wed 18 Mar 09
batch wrote:Shame youre life is so miserable.. AND Forgot what its like to have a laugh...get your ears blasted with great music...SMILE!! BOUNCE ABOUT..MAKE LOADSA FRIENDS...etc..etc
mrdc19 wrote: I think this event is a disgrace. I live close to Lydiard Park and really do not want this sort of event being held there and all the wrong sort of people it atracts, along with all the anti social behaviour that will happen. Lydiard Park is a respectable park and we really do not want this type of event being held in the psrk. I am already making plans for a protest, many of neighbours are also up in arms about it and I will be speaking to my councillor and MP very soon. There will be s determined flight to stop this horrific event from taking place.Hahaha. Nice try at a wind up. If you really are serious (big IF) do you cry yourself to sleep on firework night? Why not go away for the weekend, or charge people £10 to park outside you house. Or move. Or stick your head in a pig. It's a one off. I'm sure you'll cope.
oh....ps....have you got a free parking space??!! lol!!! ;)
scot_tigger
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12:58am Wed 18 Mar 09
localgirl80 wrote:Its AMAZING EH?? SOOOO EXCITED!! We should link up..have a West Swindon party!! I live in Grange Park, right by Lydiard.! Lets start a party in case we don't get tickets!! My mates are coming from all over..Wales Ireland..Scotland...
My parents live in Freshbrook - they dont do crowds but will be in their back garden with a bar b q and are inviting their friends over for there own little party whilst listening to the music. As for me - I hope to be there. Ive lived in Swindon all my life and have not seen anything this big promoted for us. Swindon will now be on the map properly and all I can say is LETS GET THIS !!! As for protesting - words fail me - this is something good for the Swindon Community.
and Rotterdam!!;) ;)
scot_tigger
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1:24am Wed 18 Mar 09
scot_tigger
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1:50am Wed 18 Mar 09
scot_tigger wrote:or umbrellas!!
Snow Patrol...for a start is worth going to see..let alone anyone else..lets have a think?...mmm.....who s promoting an album....or making money for Comic Relief...??? Wouldn't it be great to see...or stand outside and hear... U2,The Script,Lily Allen,Kings of Leon,Keane,Duffy,THE PRODIGY,Katy Perry,Elbow,PINK,COL DPLAY,............WH O KNOWS ..ITS RADIO ONE!! ITS MASSIVE!!! Am gonna stand outside if i can't quite hear it properly..and sell ice-creams!!
EmmBee
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10:18am Wed 18 Mar 09
Don Jones
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12:46pm Wed 18 Mar 09
I also organise a beer festival that attracts over well over 1,000 people. There are some (mainly)elderly ladies who live nearby and I always make sure they know what's happening and when. A year or so ago one wrote to me saying that it wasn't her sort of thing but she appreciated that a lot of people got a lot of fun out of the event. And, as it was only for a short time, she was making alternative arrangements. Hats off to that lady.
woody1974
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3:33pm Wed 18 Mar 09
Berry_Bassett wrote:Talk in Code are fantastic and deserve the break on the introducing sstage. They are the best the local area has to offer!. Berry-Bassett just because you have not heard of them does not mean anything, I have never heard of you does that mean your poo-poo?
Damien wrote: This is FANTASTIC news for Swindon! Let's hope some local bands like Swindon's TALK IN CODE get a chance to open the BBC Introducing stage! :o)I hope not, Ive never heard of them and they are most likly to be a pile of poo-poo :p
Bailey73
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6:33pm Wed 18 Mar 09
omg_ew
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9:12pm Wed 18 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:I have no idea how you can say this! This is a fantastic idea and will encourage young people to be off the streets for the weekend! That is very sterotypical of festivals as well: anti-social behaviour! Surely people will be going to have a good time and enjoy theirselfs for the day! For Gods sake, it's for one weekend in May, that's it, just lets it go for one weekend and let people enjoy theirselfs!
I think this event is a disgrace. I live close to Lydiard Park and really do not want this sort of event being held there and all the wrong sort of people it atracts, along with all the anti social behaviour that will happen. Lydiard Park is a respectable park and we really do not want this type of event being held in the psrk. I am already making plans for a protest, many of neighbours are also up in arms about it and I will be speaking to my councillor and MP very soon. There will be s determined flight to stop this horrific event from taking place.
jesuschrist
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8:21pm Thu 19 Mar 09
mrdc19 wrote:Why is it that you have to label people? I think you are just pathetic! This event will bring loads of money into Swindon’s local economy due to all the tourism. I also don’t understand where you are coming from when u quote “social drop outs” because excuse me but I am going to try to attend the event and I am in full time education, therefore I am no dropout. Also you say about the attraction of the wrong people to Swindon, well yet again you are labelling people, what is your problem? Another problem with what you are saying is about the location. No matter where it is held we will still have thugs, social drop outs, chavs, alcoholics just like yourself complaining. Just get a life, this is going to happen once, and once only, never again! You pathetic person!
I do not have a major problem with the event. However I do have a problem with it beig held on my doorstep. The area round Lydiard Park is a resptable area for respectable people and I dont seetin why it should handed over to thugs, social drop outs, chavs, alcoholics. I have no issue about attracting people to Swindon but I do attracting the wrong type of person and we dont any of the above. I think its ok for the event to be held but on a scaled down version. The big square in front of House of Fraser could be used and so could the football ground.
Purlieu
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6:13am Fri 20 Mar 09
Berry_Bassett wrote:
Damien wrote:I hope not, Ive never heard of them and they are most likly to be a pile of poo-poo :p
This is FANTASTIC news for Swindon! Let's hope some local bands like Swindon's TALK IN CODE get a chance to open the BBC Introducing stage! :o)
criticism based on ignorance is absurd
I hope local bands such as TIC, 2SM, etc get to play support, also if there's a chill-out tent there's lots of ambient artists around e.g. Edge Effect, 4m33s, etc all in Swindon (shock!!)
say-it-like-it-is.
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7:02pm Tue 24 Mar 09
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