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5,000 expected at 'Peoples Festival'
12:15pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008
REGGAE stars Scratch Perry and Finley Quaye are to headline at a music festival that could attract a crowd of 5,000 people to the Rye next month.
But the gig has been dismissed as a "mini-Glastonbury" by a heritage group who say it is not being held in an appropriate place.
The High Wycombe Society, originally set up as a preservation group for the Rye, say there are "major issues" over the proposed 'Peoples' Festival'.
Between eight and ten bands and artists are due to play at the gig on August 23, subject to it being given a license by Wycombe District Council.
Tony Fooks, vice chairman of the High Wycombe Society, said: "It's almost like a mini-Glastonbury. We see very major issues.
"We do not believe it would be the right place for such large numbers to have alcohol on the premises.
"Secondly, we are very concerned with the noise of the music. They must be retained within the recognised decibel level set by the Licensing authority.
"We are also concerned where all the numbers coming from are going to park and where they are going to stay."
Mr Fooks added: "We are not opposed to a pop concert, just not on this scale. It's beyond the capability of the infrastructure in place."
But organiser Marco Iorio said: "Festival is a scary word - people think of Glastonbury. All we are doing is a little event on the Rye. It's not a massive event, it's going to be a magical event. It's something for the town.
"We have to make sure everything's secure and people are safe. The only way it can work properly is to make sure everything is prepared properly.
"It's not about youngsters getting drunk and smashing the place up. I want kids to go down and enjoy the day."
Mr Iorio added special speakers that could target specific areas of the Rye would be used to keep noise levels down.
A decision on whether a license will be granted for the event will be made within the next week.
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morty, High Wycombe says...
12:45pm Wed 23 Jul 08
Elmo, High Wycombe says...
1:37pm Wed 23 Jul 08
Which of these two is most likely to get you and your mates into the organ bank?
slacker, Flackwell says...
1:39pm Wed 23 Jul 08
The only other place I can think of is Hughenden Park which is bigger.
The problem with an event this big is that while maybe only 5,000 tickets are issued, you can end up with thousands more turning up in the hope of getting tickets.
Lo_Wycombe, Bowerdean Rd says...
1:44pm Wed 23 Jul 08
Elmo wrote:Elmo - I like your style, the BFP do not allow us to comment on the actual article, so you comment here...
Rather have the kids enjoying live music than going out in chavy designer nonsense and nicking red subaru estate cars that they then wrap round a lamp post in Slough. Which of these two is most likely to get you and your mates into the organ bank?
I would like to add, its a shame the parents of the child you refer to did not think about the consequences of letting a young (inexperienced) driver drive one of the fastest (0 - 60) cars allowed on the road.
I am only glad he hit a lamppost, and not an innocent pedestrian...
Elmo, High Wycombe says...
1:55pm Wed 23 Jul 08
vincynet, Cressex says...
2:26pm Wed 23 Jul 08
cocobay, North Pole says...
2:30pm Wed 23 Jul 08
vincynet wrote:I quite agree with this brother, look on the bright side, Rice and Peas, Jamaican Patty, Roast Corn, and good good Music !
Lets put Wycombe on the map and support an event to succeed!, Reggae, Rice and peas, and Hot pepper sauce! all sounds good, An intercultural event , joining the town! Are we a town of supporters or not! Yes there will be noise, and litter, but hey I went to Cressex School! so nothing new there! Give the town a chance! and enjoy the best of it!
slacker, Flackwell says...
2:55pm Wed 23 Jul 08
cocobay, Manchester says...
3:00pm Wed 23 Jul 08
slacker wrote:im pretty sure my Roots wont be there to promote it tho, ! but bring it on and bring on the Roti too !
Not forgetting to mention Reggae Reggae Sauce :-)
vincynet, Cressex says...
3:07pm Wed 23 Jul 08
smokey, high wycombe says...
6:08pm Wed 23 Jul 08
SO good luck and lets hope it all goes smoothly so we can have more!
johnny, high wycombe says...
7:40pm Wed 23 Jul 08
johnny, high wycombe says...
7:43pm Wed 23 Jul 08
morty, High Wycombe says...
8:51am Thu 24 Jul 08
MikeyPikey, High Wycombe says...
9:38am Thu 24 Jul 08
now dont get me wrong, i woudl geenrally be very excited and would be attending - especially with Finley Quaye headlining, Its good for business, good for wycombe, etc however i live about 1 minute from the rye and am very nervous about the whole thing. Stick it in Hughenden and i'd be all for it! The rye simply isnt a suitable place.
Kadoogan, Wycombe says...
9:54am Thu 24 Jul 08
Ban all entertainment now!
doctor, high wycombe says...
4:23pm Thu 24 Jul 08
love the doctor
Natalie, Berkshire says...
6:35pm Thu 24 Jul 08
johnny, high wycombe says...
7:41pm Thu 24 Jul 08
morty, High Wycombe says...
8:53am Fri 25 Jul 08
i organise events for 50+ thousand people every year and my professional opinion is that this is gonna go horribly wrong and should not be permitted
Perhaps you could volunteer your expertise then and help make this a success.
MikeyPikey, High Wycombe says...
9:37am Fri 25 Jul 08
johnny, high wycombe says...
5:08pm Fri 25 Jul 08
morty wrote:if i did not think this was an amateur about to cause destruction in our town I would
i organise events for 50+ thousand people every year and my professional opinion is that this is gonna go horribly wrong and should not be permittedPerhaps you could volunteer your expertise then and help make this a success.
doctor, high wycombe says...
5:33pm Sat 26 Jul 08
c.co.uk if you want to mail me a contact number we can discuss your views. I bet MORTY dosent contact but i will keep you all informed on this 50,000 plus gig promoter, is it harvy goldsmith or micheal eavis that is pretending to be MORTY or is it a silly little man alone in his room drinking shandy and looking at pictures of trains.....Anyway today is a good day and the words of MORTY the train watching ,shandy drinking table tennis player from bognor regis wont spoil my day, so wanted to tell the good news to the people . Shame MORTY if you really do what you say you do it would have been nice to have a chat as it would have been good to rack your brains but i guess its easier to be rude .
The fella or lady that is worried about glass being on the rye need not worry as glass is not permitted on the site, no cans only paper cups all drinks will be served in these or plastic bottles, we have a clean up team booked for sunday to get the park back to its original state , so no need for vets bills . I think thats it for now, anymore news i will post it up,
thanks guys
Elmo, High Wycombe says...
10:08am Mon 28 Jul 08
Elmo, High Wycombe says...
10:12am Mon 28 Jul 08
Why on the same weekend as Reading Festival? Those of us who are most likely to attend this (and the after party) had already bought tickets to the monster festie, just up the road, several months ago.
To be honest, what with the Sunday riots, I would've preferred to come to this.
Lo_Wycombe, Bowerdean Rd says...
11:26am Mon 28 Jul 08
Also, at some festivals you see those women who are painted head to toe, wearing nothing else, Im not an artist but would be willing to offer this service, I will even provide the brush and paint
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Lo_Wycombe, Bowerdean Rd says...
12:19pm Wed 23 Jul 08
1. BFP many thanks for the forewarning, I shall ensure that my family and I are no where near High Wycombe that weekend.
2. In the article you mention;
Does this mean a licence has not yet been given? I saw people on the High St on Saturday flogging tickets...