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THE first day of the annual Darwen music festival got into full swing yesterday.
The free music festival kicked off at 1pm on the main stage and at Darwen Library Theatre.
This was shortly followed by the first performance in Knott Street Community Centre.
Yesterday saw The Bluetones, Goldblade and The Monkees artist Peter Tork on the main stage.
Peter Tork closed yesterday's show about 9pm.
Hundreds of music lovers crowded around the main stage in Darwen town centre, as well as the other two venues.
Darwen Brass Band kicked off the main stage around 1pm, followed by other acts.
Police said the ban on alcohol being brought into the premises was going well and there had been no arrests
The festival is in its ninth year and ends today with the bands Men They Couldn't Hang and Boomin.
2:22pm Monday 26th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Happy Bob, on one on 4:09pm Tue 27 May 08
[bold]The event was attended mostly by local in breads who obviously got drunk around the nearest corner or back alley. As for incidents, there were lots of issues the police had to deal with, when is the event going to be banned, you are all lower class scum who do not deserve any type of music festival.[/bold]
The event was attended mostly by local in breads who obviously got drunk around the nearest corner or back alley. As for incidents, there were lots of issues the police had to deal with, when is the event going to be banned, you are all lower class scum who do not deserve any type of music festival. Posted by: Happy Bob, on one on 4:11pm Tue 27 May 08
[bold]The event was attended mostly by local in breads who obviously got drunk around the nearest corner or back alley. As for incidents, there were lots of issues the police had to deal with, when is the event going to be banned, you are all lower class scum who do not deserve any type of music festival.[/bold]
The event was attended mostly by local in breads who obviously got drunk around the nearest corner or back alley. As for incidents, there were lots of issues the police had to deal with, when is the event going to be banned, you are all lower class scum who do not deserve any type of music festival. Posted by: Bob needs to get a life!!, Darwen on 4:46pm Tue 27 May 08
Bob needs to get a life. I am not commenting on his article ref the music festival (which I didnt attend btw). What sort of a person puts comments like that on websites? Has he nothing else to do with his time? Its people like him who have turned society into what it is today. Take a long look at your life (Bob) and grow up!!!
Bob needs to get a life. I am not commenting on his article ref the music festival (which I didnt attend btw). What sort of a person puts comments like that on websites? Has he nothing else to do with his time? Its people like him who have turned society into what it is today. Take a long look at your life (Bob) and grow up!!!
Posted by: Angela, Darwen on 5:43pm Tue 27 May 08
Happy Bob, you are obviously not a very nice man to post these negative comments.
I attended Darwen music festival and I did not see any trouble were police had to intervene. If anything the bands were not supported because people had to move away to get food, as there was no food available within the event and the beer tent was heaving with people. Children had drinks confiscated from them by security staff and pop was not available in the beer tent. Children could not enter the beer tent so parents could not enjoy a drink or some children were left unattended outside while parents waited for over 30 mins to be served as the bar staff could not cope. So much for the family event Blackburn with Darwen Council promised.
I personally feel that the music event has been spoilt by the council so it will not go ahead next year.
Good news for you Happy Bob, Darwen will be stripped of the festival that you feel we do not deserve. Oh and by the way Bob did you attend the event and you fail to tell us were you live.
Happy Bob, you are obviously not a very nice man to post these negative comments.
I attended Darwen music festival and I did not see any trouble were police had to intervene. If anything the bands were not supported because people had to move away to get food, as there was no food available within the event and the beer tent was heaving with people. Children had drinks confiscated from them by security staff and pop was not available in the beer tent. Children could not enter the beer tent so parents could not enjoy a drink or some children were left unattended outside while parents waited for over 30 mins to be served as the bar staff could not cope. So much for the family event Blackburn with Darwen Council promised.
I personally feel that the music event has been spoilt by the council so it will not go ahead next year.
Good news for you Happy Bob, Darwen will be stripped of the festival that you feel we do not deserve. Oh and by the way Bob did you attend the event and you fail to tell us were you live.
Posted by: Bob Knows Nothing on 6:58pm Tue 27 May 08
[quote][bold]Happy Bob[/bold] wrote:
[bold]The event was attended mostly by local in breads who obviously got drunk around the nearest corner or back alley. As for incidents, there were lots of issues the police had to deal with, when is the event going to be banned, you are all lower class scum who do not deserve any type of music festival.[/bold] [/quote] [bold]bold[/bold] Happy Bob you are completely wrong. There maybe a few drunks and people who get a bit carried away on the beer. But They Are Called People Who Have FUN! And As for lower class scum, you have Obviously never seen Darwen and Im sure anyone from darwen would back me up on that.
Happy Bob wrote:
The event was attended mostly by local in breads who obviously got drunk around the nearest corner or back alley. As for incidents, there were lots of issues the police had to deal with, when is the event going to be banned, you are all lower class scum who do not deserve any type of music festival.
Happy Bob you are completely wrong. There maybe a few drunks and people who get a bit carried away on the beer. But They Are Called People Who Have FUN! And As for lower class scum, you have Obviously never seen Darwen and Im sure anyone from darwen would back me up on that.
Posted by: Me Mums Me Dad, Me Dads Me Mum., Banjo Playing Land on 7:36pm Tue 27 May 08
By the way Bob, i think the correct spelling is INBRED. I am assuming that maybe your family has a long line of retardation, or do you have the honour of being the first?
By the way Bob, i think the correct spelling is INBRED. I am assuming that maybe your family has a long line of retardation, or do you have the honour of being the first?
Posted by: Unconvinced, Darwen on 8:06pm Tue 27 May 08
I went down to Darwen Music Live on both days. I saw lots of people, young and old, having fun. There were a handful of idiots, but there always are. Well done to all the people who helped put this together. It was great to see Darwen town centre heaving.
But I must admit I was shocked by how many shops were shut. We hear lots from the traders in Darwen about how bad business is. Here we have probably the busiest two days of the year in Darwen Town Centre and most of the shops were shut. I'm no expert but when there are thousands of customers around, it might be a good idea to open your doors!
I went down to Darwen Music Live on both days. I saw lots of people, young and old, having fun. There were a handful of idiots, but there always are. Well done to all the people who helped put this together. It was great to see Darwen town centre heaving.
But I must admit I was shocked by how many shops were shut. We hear lots from the traders in Darwen about how bad business is. Here we have probably the busiest two days of the year in Darwen Town Centre and most of the shops were shut. I'm no expert but when there are thousands of customers around, it might be a good idea to open your doors!
Posted by: Johnnyboy, Blackburn on 11:48pm Tue 27 May 08
Lancashire Telegraph, you must take great shame in putting out such a poor article on an event that was probably the biggest thing to happen in Darwen this year.
Why do you sell papers in Darwen after such a passionless article on a two day musical festival.
I couldnt make the event but feel let down disappointed in your reporting of the event, you tell me nothing provide no indepth detail of the event so why bother, if you cant do anything good then dont bother at all Lancashire Telegraph.
Do any other readers feel the same?
Lancashire Telegraph, you must take great shame in putting out such a poor article on an event that was probably the biggest thing to happen in Darwen this year.
Why do you sell papers in Darwen after such a passionless article on a two day musical festival.
I couldnt make the event but feel let down disappointed in your reporting of the event, you tell me nothing provide no indepth detail of the event so why bother, if you cant do anything good then dont bother at all Lancashire Telegraph.
Do any other readers feel the same?
Posted by: Blondie on 7:52am Wed 28 May 08
[bold]The music festival was great and this year we really enjoyed The Library Theatre where the staff were brilliant and helpful.
Hats off to you all.[/bold]
The music festival was great and this year we really enjoyed The Library Theatre where the staff were brilliant and helpful.
Hats off to you all. Posted by: A man they couldn't hang, Darwen on 1:44pm Wed 28 May 08
[quote][bold]Happy Bob[/bold] wrote:
[bold]The event was attended mostly by local in breads who obviously got drunk around the nearest corner or back alley. As for incidents, there were lots of issues the police had to deal with, when is the event going to be banned, you are all lower class scum who do not deserve any type of music festival.[/bold] [/quote] Happy Bob (sigh), Who told you this? I wouldn't believe everything that you hear. If you wanted the truth then you should have attended the event for yourself. Then again, you are the kind of numpty that Darwen Live can do without. Ask the police, organisers, bands and families who all had a great time. One or two teething problems though, there should have been a bar on Knott Street.
Happy Bob wrote:
The event was attended mostly by local in breads who obviously got drunk around the nearest corner or back alley. As for incidents, there were lots of issues the police had to deal with, when is the event going to be banned, you are all lower class scum who do not deserve any type of music festival.
Happy Bob (sigh), Who told you this? I wouldn't believe everything that you hear. If you wanted the truth then you should have attended the event for yourself. Then again, you are the kind of numpty that Darwen Live can do without. Ask the police, organisers, bands and families who all had a great time. One or two teething problems though, there should have been a bar on Knott Street.
Posted by: sensible drinker, Darwen on 1:50pm Wed 28 May 08
Bluetones were magic!
Posted by: DKA on 7:04pm Wed 28 May 08
Completely agree sensible drinker!
Completely agree sensible drinker!
Posted by: the last womble on 7:23pm Wed 28 May 08
Goldblade were totally brilliant, brilliant live...awesome gave everything! great songs as well. Met them afterwards and they were really sound people.
Goldblade were totally brilliant, brilliant live...awesome gave everything! great songs as well. Met them afterwards and they were really sound people.
Posted by: me, here on 11:32pm Wed 28 May 08
bob, you make me smile.. nearly.
bob, you make me smile.. nearly.
Posted by: Ex-Darrener on 9:46am Tue 3 Jun 08
[quote][bold]Johnnyboy[/bold] wrote:
Lancashire Telegraph, you must take great shame in putting out such a poor article on an event that was probably the biggest thing to happen in Darwen this year.
Why do you sell papers in Darwen after such a passionless article on a two day musical festival.
I couldnt make the event but feel let down disappointed in your reporting of the event, you tell me nothing provide no indepth detail of the event so why bother, if you cant do anything good then dont bother at all Lancashire Telegraph.
Do any other readers feel the same?[/quote] I totally agree with you, Johnnyboy. That's not a review, it's a knocked-off space filler written, or rather copied, from advance publicity. It is basically just a list of what was scheduled to go on and reads as though a seven-year-old did it. Doesn't such a big local event deserve a proper review? Being an exiled ex-Darrener, I would have been interested, but it sounds like no-one was available.
Johnnyboy wrote:
Lancashire Telegraph, you must take great shame in putting out such a poor article on an event that was probably the biggest thing to happen in Darwen this year.
Why do you sell papers in Darwen after such a passionless article on a two day musical festival.
I couldnt make the event but feel let down disappointed in your reporting of the event, you tell me nothing provide no indepth detail of the event so why bother, if you cant do anything good then dont bother at all Lancashire Telegraph.
Do any other readers feel the same?
I totally agree with you, Johnnyboy. That's not a review, it's a knocked-off space filler written, or rather copied, from advance publicity. It is basically just a list of what was scheduled to go on and reads as though a seven-year-old did it. Doesn't such a big local event deserve a proper review? Being an exiled ex-Darrener, I would have been interested, but it sounds like no-one was available.
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