Darwen Live headliners to be decided by online vote
2:38pm Monday 28th November 2011 in Leisure
POPULAR Darwen Music Live brings in thousands of people
AN X Factor-style vote will determine which local band headlines Darwen Live festival next year.
The public will vote for the act that will top the bill on one day of the two-day festival next summer.
An announcement was made recently that, due to increased funding, the event was reverting back to its two-day format.
Coun Trevor Maxfield, who is on the organising committee for Darwen Live, said the decision will free up funds to be used in other areas of the event.
He said: “If we have a local band headlining one night it means we can spend more money on getting a bigger headline act the next night.
“When Darwen Music Live started, it was all about local bands, so we’re getting back to that a now.”
The website which will host the vote has yet to be announced.
Musician Gary Ward, of Darwen Music Projects, revealed talks are taking place about bringing back a big name headliner from previous years.
He said: “I can’t say too much about it because talks are at an early stage, but it would be a popular move.
"Discussions are ongoing though and we may be able to make an announcement soon.
“With the public vote, people have really got a taste for the format through reality shows.
"Some people felt it would be good to have a local take on this year’s event so they are going to have a say on who performs on the open air stage.”
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happycyclist
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4:29pm Mon 28 Nov 11
english rose 1
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4:44pm Mon 28 Nov 11
happycyclist
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8:13pm Mon 28 Nov 11
english rose 1 wrote:mmm... OK. They weren't more fun though.
Spear of Destiny were better !
Talking of Spear of Destiny, I tell you who I'd really like to see headlining: Dead Men Walking. A favourite of Darwen Library Theatre, they'd go down a storm. You get all the hits of their respective bands and they're very entertaining.
Cornswoggle
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10:02am Tue 29 Nov 11
ewdlad
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10:35am Tue 29 Nov 11
english rose 1
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12:44pm Tue 29 Nov 11
happycyclist wrote:Yes, I agree happycyclist. But I'm not sure if Dead Men Walking are still touring ?
english rose 1 wrote:mmm... OK. They weren't more fun though.
Spear of Destiny were better !
Talking of Spear of Destiny, I tell you who I'd really like to see headlining: Dead Men Walking. A favourite of Darwen Library Theatre, they'd go down a storm. You get all the hits of their respective bands and they're very entertaining.
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CherryBomb & Crush are 2 excellent, popular local bands that could headline the 2nd day.
happycyclist
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4:44pm Wed 30 Nov 11
english rose 1 wrote:Cherrybomb/Crush... yes they're good and popular, but I wouldn't like to see a cover band headlining at the expense of a band who write their own material.
happycyclist wrote:Yes, I agree happycyclist. But I'm not sure if Dead Men Walking are still touring ?
english rose 1 wrote:mmm... OK. They weren't more fun though.
Spear of Destiny were better !
Talking of Spear of Destiny, I tell you who I'd really like to see headlining: Dead Men Walking. A favourite of Darwen Library Theatre, they'd go down a storm. You get all the hits of their respective bands and they're very entertaining.
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CherryBomb & Crush are 2 excellent, popular local bands that could headline the 2nd day.
I might be persuaded for a decent tribute band with wide appeal (Queen? Abba? something like that) but I still think headlining a fest like Darwen should be a platform for those who really want to make it in the music world.
happycyclist says...
4:22pm Mon 28 Nov 11