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Watch
out for BLAST in Gloucester this November. In fact - you probably
won't have to watch out for it at all as it'll be pretty 'in yer
face' and hard to miss.
Blast is for the cityÂ’s new generation;
the musicians, DJs, artists, clubbers, gig-goers, MCs, skaters,
dancers and all the other people who enjoy modern city life
and actually get out there and do something! |
| Vanessa
Simpson - Communications Officer |
Blast
is the biggest music and multimedia festival of its kind in the
UK and the whole event is organised by Gloucester City Council.
The
month-long fest will feature some exclusive new visual media commissions
from artists Leo Saunders, Peter Hilary and Keith Murray as well
as live concerts, dance and poetry performances and major club events.
Chart
stars Lisa Maffia and Romeo will be going head-to-head at Liquid
Nightclub and hardcore rock monsters Sikth and ska-punk kings Farse
and Jesse James will also be providing the musical entertainment
at the Guildhall.
Enjoy
modern city life?
Vanessa
Simpson, City Council Communications Officer said: "Blast is
for the cityÂ’s new generation; the musicians, DJs, artists,
clubbers, gig-goers, MCs, skaters, dancers and all the other people
who enjoy modern city life and actually get out there and do something!"
And
there's no doubt that Gloucester has a great underground band scene
- featured extensively on this site and showcased admirably at the
Guildhall through the Wired gigs.
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| So
Solid: Lisa Maffia |
Wired
2003 features the city's top new talent at three gigs with 12 young
bands getting all 'rock n roll' for your delectation and delight.
You'll even get a free compilation CD to take home.
Massive
funding
Michael
Power, Cabinet Member for Learning and Leisure said: "Blast
is now in its third year and has been successful in gaining massive
funding.
"As
the biggest event of its kind in the UK it goes a long way in helping
to confirm Gloucester's profile as a developing, forward-thinking
city on the cultural map."
It's
gonna be massive - so check it out!
| Blast |
| Venue |
Venues
around Gloucester |
| Date |
Throughout
November |
If
you would like to comment on this article please contact
the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ website for Gloucestershire. Email us at gloucestershire@bbc.co.uk
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This
year's Blast promises to be bigger and better than ever as the City
Council sets its sights firmly on the young 'going out' scene.
Blast
is funded by South West Arts' Regional Lottery Fund,
local businesses and other sponsors.
