Bestival 09: DJ and Band Competition Finals

This Thursday night sees an eclectic range of bands battle it out for the coveted opening slot of Bestival 2009.

Bestival: DJ and Band Competition FinalsBestival head honcho, Rob da Bank has been busy checking out all the entries and last week made his decision on who made it into the finals.

The selection is certainly diverse and features the genius behind one of our favourite tracks on Transitions Vol 2, Big Sam The One Man Band (pictured).

Also appearing on stage will be Flipington, Catfish Jon, Arcade Eden and Valentine Gray.

Hoping to cause a stir with their choice of vinyl will be DJs; King George, Parish Councillor (yes she really is one), Tom Blackwell as well as double acts Evil Elf & Hazilla and DJ Jakey Chan & DJ Willz of Steel.

It’s a free event and open to over 14s (who come with a responsible adult).

Doors close at midnight.

Image: Steviee

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no.5
8, February 2011 6:25 pm

The council asks for our opinion and when an acclaimed academic group give theirs they degrade it as valueless…oh the paradox

Vix
8, February 2011 7:49 pm

How can Brown comment on the library consultation when it only finished hours ago? How can he make recommendations without having collated what the public have to say??

Dave Q
Reply to  Vix
9, February 2011 8:55 am

Because it was already decided- this council do not understand the meaning of the word “Consultation”.

DP
8, February 2011 8:06 pm

Well at least we know now why Westminster House isn’t moving to the Gouldings – Its because “The future of The Gouldings + Adelaide will be carefully looked at in the near future.” I.e. they are the next for the chop!! So much for listening to the public Roger – you obviously decided that not only will you close Westminster House (or even better, sell it), you’re… Read more »

Victor Meldrew
Reply to  DP
9, February 2011 8:35 am

I dont think they will close Adelaide/Gouldings. More likely it will be transferred to a housing provider/social enterprise.,

The council is moving away from being a provider and when Ian Anderson was posed the question about Gouldings his reply was much along those lines.

It gets the council out of having to pay redundancy, although what effect it has in the pension fund is anybody;s guess.

Mr Justice
8, February 2011 8:23 pm

All of what they say can be taken with a pinch of salt. They sometimes lie, they often lecture, they pretend only they have the answers, as they confuse those who are easily confused. Don’t fall for it, their agenda is decided, the course is set. Keep fighting the *******.

rosie
Reply to  Mr Justice
8, February 2011 8:42 pm

what happens now then , do we all just go away and forget everything for a year ,only to be back where we started , keep fighting to save our libraries and our librarians, what happens in 3 months to the others, are we in this all together or not, we cant accept this its not what we have campaigned for. george brown is just playing with… Read more »

Dave Q
Reply to  rosie
9, February 2011 8:57 am

Remember the “Dunkirk Spirit”- The fight must go on.

Meursault
8, February 2011 8:39 pm

‘Cllr Giles – £200k saving will be needed if floating bridge not charged for. Southampton Uni – not professional consultants, but students. We see no value in seeking this consultancy.’ Am I right in thinking that this group were looking at doing the analysis for free? If no cost then surely anything they add to the debate would hold some value? And more than likely provide immense… Read more »

Isla White
Reply to  Meursault
8, February 2011 9:45 pm

These are not just students but post-graduates who could well be consultants.

no.5
Reply to  Isla White
8, February 2011 9:49 pm

Pugh has such a low opinion of students because he failed to complete his education

Mr Justice
8, February 2011 11:24 pm

Yes folks, Giles realised his days in office were numbered if they introduced pedestrian charging on the floating bridge. I suspect the heat he felt at the recent meeting helped to convince him. Well done all who created it :) The Dave Burbage Ltd issue will not go away. Simply saying Burbage ‘does a lot more than someone in a similar position’ getting half as much wonga… Read more »

Dave Q
Reply to  Mr Justice
9, February 2011 8:59 am

Remember, Cllr Giles only had a majority of 16 votes at the last election and he actually only recieved the votes of 13% of the electorate. He needs to worry!

Smoke and Mirrors
9, February 2011 1:43 am

Quote from above…… “Cllr Pugh: We won’t normally talk about employees, but will in this case. Agency costs £30k year. Not paid now. External auditor OK with it”. So how much exactly did it cost to get the council out of the contract with the agency, there must have been a final payment or penalty clause and some cost to the taxpayer in this, we as taxpayers… Read more »

allan marsh
9, February 2011 9:44 am

Cllr Giles: I’ve made representations on behalf on the people of the town. See it as a floating bridge for a chain ferry. Practicality is also an issue East Cowes meeting referenced again – this time on libraries Saying people have volunteered to run the East Cowes library at what point in the meeting did anyone say they would volunteer to man the library,if my memory is… Read more »

Dave Q
9, February 2011 10:53 am

I can confirm that at the meeting in East Cowes Town Hall Clly Giles was specifically asked what had happened to the £25 million reserve that the council had when the Tories came to power- his reply was categorical- we still have the £25 Million- now either he was lying or Cllr Pugh wasx lying when he said £5 Million. Is it not a criminal offence for… Read more »

ron nasty
Reply to  Dave Q
9, February 2011 12:15 pm

Maybe not lying but he certainly gave a false impression. As was made clear last night most of the money is set aside (and has to be) for particular purposes. The spendable reserve is just over £2m. If we had £25m we would have something that could be used to save some of these cuts from being made.

Z. Morgan
9, February 2011 11:22 am

Collins English Dictionary:- CONSULT v. go to for information or advice… I understand the people of the Isle of Wight have INFORMED and ADVISED the Council of their strong views on the the consultation document A New Chapter-a fresh direction for the Islands Libraries. The few at the top of the IOW Council have utterly disregarded this response. They are not answerable to anyone it seems. If… Read more »

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