Radio 1’s Christmas Party 2007 was at Maida Vale in London, and we sent along roving reporter Jono to find out what was going on at this year’s festive bash.
I’m just in from Radio 1’s Christmas Party, and it was a very enjoyable time.
This year they had changed the format from a ‘live’ outside broadcast to something that reminded me a bit of Top of the Pops without the presenters. Scott and Edith were in another room with the celebrities, and the bands and artists performed in the room the guests were in.
The first half hour left a lot to be desired as Greg James tried to explain the set-up, but Hard-Fi soon turned up to get things going. They played their first track live and recorded a few other songs to go out later in the show and over the festive period.
So in effect we got four or five tracks each from Kate Nash, KT Tunstall, Hard-Fi and The Hoosiers, while the listeners got one live track and a Christmas track.
Unfortunately it meant the celebrities who were ‘at the party’ were actually just in Scott’s studio, and a few members of the audience were chosen to go and visit them.
Although this year’s set-up left a lot to be desired, it was an enjoyable afternoon out. We all got Christmas hats, some free food and a free pint, and there were chances to get a picture with your favourite DJs.
Listening back to the radio coverage, you could tell it was carefully put together to please the listeners more than the guests. It’s just a shame we didn’t get to hear more of Scott and Edith there.
For me the funniest moment had to be Kate Nash’s set, which a lot of people disappeared during because the buffet had arrived. Poor girl – I’m sure it didn’t dent her confidence though.
Anyway, here are some of Unofficial Mills’ favourite moments.
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