Jono 55 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Swindon is in the running...LYDIARD Park could be in line to welcome some of the biggest names in the music world.The BBC has confirmed Swindon has been shortlisted to host Radio 1’s Big Weekend in May next year.The live flagship music event was held at Mote Park in Maidstone this year and attracted the likes of Madonna, The Kooks and Nelly.But music fans will have to wait until the new year before learning whether Swindon has been chosen as the next venue.“We are at the early stages of discussions but it has the potential for it to happen,” said Radio 1 spokeswoman Indy Vidyalankara.“Swindon is one of a number of other locations we will be talking to.“We will be announcing who we have chosen early next year.”If festival organisers do choose Swindon, Lydiard Park is the most likely setting to host the event.Coun Justin Tomlinson, Swindon Council’s cabinet member for leisure, culture and recreation, said the council would welcome Radio 1’s Big Weekend with open arms. “If Radio 1 were interested in coming to Swindon, then we would be very interested in having them,” he said.http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/3849579.Will_Swindon_host_Radio_1_s_big_weekend_/So it's not necessarily going to be Ireland, Wales or Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 10 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 AMAZING!Swindon is only 30 mins down the motorway away! Quote >> I'm on here every now and again... <<http://www.offthechartradio.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono 55 Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'm still hoping Norwich will be on that list. But, the councillors, I imagine, can't be arsed. They certainly didn't seem too bothered last time.It's a bit close to Reading, is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 10 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 They should come to Bristol, Ashton court would be the ideal place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveburnto 10 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Oh they should so come to Swindon ! I live there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTutsWWH 10 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Haha. You deserve it then. Welcome to UM by the way. Quote 'To disagree with three-fourths of the British public is one of the first requisites of sanity'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik B. 10 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm with jono, Norwich Needs the Big weekend! The whole city will crumble and die if we don't get it soon!And i'm totally unbiased even though I live in norwich... :yeahthat: Quote Nik B.Born to Toads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon38 10 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 i thought it would be ireland,scotland or wales for 2009,just the way it all went,two dates in england one in scotland,ireland,wales.is this early for radio 1 to be announcing where the venue maybe,or is it a case of everyone knows where one big weekend will be a month or so in advance,so r1 pre-emt it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E*F*4L 10 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 aw too far for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian 10 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 They should hold it in Ipswich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelMJH 12 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 They should hold it in Manchester! For thats where I live and then I can go 8) Quote I am Burdened with Glorious Purpose - Loki Laufeyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamesmaster18993 10 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 They need to have it the South west , they're always way too far from I live.: Quote http://twitter.com/stonesimon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockard 10 Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 They should hold it in Manchester! For thats where I live and then I can go 8)The Big Weekend events are usually held in smaller towns and cities (eg Preston, Maidstone) - and one of the One Big Sundays was in Manchester - so it's unlikely they'll be coming to you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad 50 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Have you not heard the news? It's happening in Middlesbrough this yeah. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchris0110 10 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Have you not heard the news? It's happening in Middlesbrough this yeah. Can't wait. :shock: Where has that come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono 55 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 :shock: Where has that come from?He's bluffing. The Midlands was an area thrown around but no one will really know just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinjesusfreak 10 Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Nottingham should definitely be in the running, join the FB campaign - www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=413193138 Quote "If chavs are scaling the perimeter of Broadgate then its probably time to call UPP Security." From the official BGP website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz- J 10 Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 What about Sunderland? .......Ok It was worth a try at least Quote www.drainpipeclothing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexj 10 Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 What about Sunderland? .......Ok It was worth a try at leasthaha! It would be good if they came back to sunderland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz- J 10 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 haha! It would be good if they came back to sunderlandI could even settle for Durham. They could hold at Aykley Heads Quote www.drainpipeclothing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer 10 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 It should come to North Wales. We NEVER get ANYTHING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik 10 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Derby sounds Good. They haven't been to the East Midlands yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik B. 10 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 NORWICH! I'm sick and tired of them passing us over every single year, If it ain't here this year I'll... I'll... I'll write to the Daily Mail!!!11!!1!one Quote Nik B.Born to Toads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig 11 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Derby sounds Good. They haven't been to the East Midlands yet.I'm from Leicester so would naturally support anywhere from the East Midlands as it would increase my chances of getting tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizmok 10 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Glasgow....not for selfish reasons...honest! Quote Laugh.Dance.Hoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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