Plans to stage Burnley's second biggest music festival scrapped

8:33am Sunday 12th August 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Peter Magill, Chief reporter

PLANS to stage Burnley's second biggest music festival have been scrapped. Last year's Towneley Live festival featured some of the hottest pop bands in the country and attracted a crowd of 12, 000. Top music acts included The Saturdays, McFly and N-Dubz. But promoters said the Olympics had proved too large a distraction to organise an event this year. Civic leaders have described the decision as a 'great shame' and believe the financial climate also had an affect. Former mayor Coun David Heginbotham, who appeared on stage with The Saturdays, said: “It is very sad because 12,000 people turned up last year and everyone wanted it to happen again. “I believe they have had not had the support financially from businesses which the festival had last year and it is one of those things. “I think it has just got everything to do with the financial climate at the moment - everyone is skint. "I just hope they will be back next year.” Council leader Coun Julie Cooper said: “I am a huge believer that if you going to do something then you have got to do it properly. “The main thing is that the company has not lost confidence in Burnley - they like the infrastructure and they liked the venue. It is not going to fizzle out and I am looking forward to it being staged next year.” Last year’s event hit controversy when original promoters Livewyre slashed ticket prices in the weeks before the event to increase attendance. They had hoped to attract 30,000 people to the town for the festival, but had sold just 6,000 tickets a week before the event. Those who had paid full price for their tickets were told they would receive a discount voucher for this year’s event. Earlier this year the new promoters were adamant that the festival would still take place but the chances of success appeared slimmer as the summer progressed. Promoter Harry Ashworth's firm promised a clean break with the previous organisers but had not updated their official website for months. He said: "Because of all the Olympic activity we felt it was not practical to organise something this year. “But we going to be putting dates on our website telling people when we hope to stage the festival next year.” The promoters have a rolling licence for the event and can return next year if they enjoy an upturn in their fortunes.

Comments (9)

11:10am Sun 12 Aug 12

Interocitor says...

I'm surprised this event was even contemplated after last year's 'success'. Last year they hoped to attract 30,000 people and had sold just 6,000 tickets a week before the event and only managed to shift a further 6,000 at half price.

Coun Julie Cooper is wrong: This none-event has fizzled out along with the promised discount vouchers.
I'm surprised this event was even contemplated after last year's 'success'. Last year they hoped to attract 30,000 people and had sold just 6,000 tickets a week before the event and only managed to shift a further 6,000 at half price. Coun Julie Cooper is wrong: This none-event has fizzled out along with the promised discount vouchers. Interocitor

12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12

RUinsane says...

So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience.
So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience. RUinsane

6:03pm Sun 12 Aug 12

Angry Bob says...

RUinsane says...
12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12

So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience.


........yes he could be wheeled out at Dumpwood Park for the half time entertainment. There will be at least 6 people to impress, and maybe a passing dog.
RUinsane says... 12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12 So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience. ........yes he could be wheeled out at Dumpwood Park for the half time entertainment. There will be at least 6 people to impress, and maybe a passing dog. Angry Bob

7:23pm Sun 12 Aug 12

Mister Red says...

Will the people who paid extra last year,on a promise of being in a separate area closer to the stage,get compensated now?
They were supposed to be given discounts for this years event.They paid a lot more for the same views as the reduced tickets in the end.
Will the people who paid extra last year,on a promise of being in a separate area closer to the stage,get compensated now? They were supposed to be given discounts for this years event.They paid a lot more for the same views as the reduced tickets in the end. Mister Red

9:46pm Sun 12 Aug 12

RUinsane says...

Angry Bob wrote:
RUinsane says...
12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12

So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience.


........yes he could be wheeled out at Dumpwood Park for the half time entertainment. There will be at least 6 people to impress, and maybe a passing dog.
Angry Bob, the sheep chasing facecomber will instead be appearing on banjo at turd moor. Tickets go on sale at this years sheep dipping festival.
[quote][p][bold]Angry Bob[/bold] wrote: RUinsane says... 12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12 So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience. ........yes he could be wheeled out at Dumpwood Park for the half time entertainment. There will be at least 6 people to impress, and maybe a passing dog.[/p][/quote]Angry Bob, the sheep chasing facecomber will instead be appearing on banjo at turd moor. Tickets go on sale at this years sheep dipping festival. RUinsane

12:03am Mon 13 Aug 12

NICEONESUNSHINE says...

RUinsane wrote:
Angry Bob wrote:
RUinsane says...
12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12

So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience.


........yes he could be wheeled out at Dumpwood Park for the half time entertainment. There will be at least 6 people to impress, and maybe a passing dog.
Angry Bob, the sheep chasing facecomber will instead be appearing on banjo at turd moor. Tickets go on sale at this years sheep dipping festival.
Is 35 years of misery the reason you're so angry Bob ?
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Angry Bob[/bold] wrote: RUinsane says... 12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12 So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience. ........yes he could be wheeled out at Dumpwood Park for the half time entertainment. There will be at least 6 people to impress, and maybe a passing dog.[/p][/quote]Angry Bob, the sheep chasing facecomber will instead be appearing on banjo at turd moor. Tickets go on sale at this years sheep dipping festival.[/p][/quote]Is 35 years of misery the reason you're so angry Bob ? NICEONESUNSHINE

8:23am Mon 13 Aug 12

Chris P Bacon says...

Angry Bob wrote:
RUinsane says...
12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12

So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience.


........yes he could be wheeled out at Dumpwood Park for the half time entertainment. There will be at least 6 people to impress, and maybe a passing dog.
Ooh, schoolboy error there I'm afraid, Bob. What you've done there is the equivalent of opening the door to a persistent Jehova's Witness with a personality problem. She/he/it* will return and return coming out with what it considers humorous banter and when that doesn't work, it comes back UNDER A DIFFERENT GUISE!

My best advice, don't feed the trolls.


* Gender re-assisgnment yet to be as convincing as even that of Caster Semanyer.
[quote][p][bold]Angry Bob[/bold] wrote: RUinsane says... 12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12 So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience. ........yes he could be wheeled out at Dumpwood Park for the half time entertainment. There will be at least 6 people to impress, and maybe a passing dog.[/p][/quote]Ooh, schoolboy error there I'm afraid, Bob. What you've done there is the equivalent of opening the door to a persistent Jehova's Witness with a personality problem. She/he/it* will return and return coming out with what it considers humorous banter and when that doesn't work, it comes back UNDER A DIFFERENT GUISE! My best advice, don't feed the trolls. * Gender re-assisgnment yet to be as convincing as even that of Caster Semanyer. Chris P Bacon

10:12am Mon 13 Aug 12

Chico! says...

Don't be too downhearted my loyal Claret CHICOMANIACS!

I'll be back soon to rock that quaint little ground of yours again in true CHICO style!

That nice Mr. Howe has offered to give me a pearl necklace if I play at Turf Moor again. I told him I don't usually wear jewellery but he just winked and whispered "who said anything about jewellery...?"

Do any of my devoted Burnley SUPERFANS know what he's on about?

Take care my loyal Claret devotees, and I really do mean, take care!
Don't be too downhearted my loyal Claret CHICOMANIACS! I'll be back soon to rock that quaint little ground of yours again in true CHICO style! That nice Mr. Howe has offered to give me a pearl necklace if I play at Turf Moor again. I told him I don't usually wear jewellery but he just winked and whispered "who said anything about jewellery...?" Do any of my devoted Burnley SUPERFANS know what he's on about? Take care my loyal Claret devotees, and I really do mean, take care! Chico!

10:35am Mon 13 Aug 12

RUinsane says...

Chris P Bacon wrote:
Angry Bob wrote:
RUinsane says...
12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12

So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience.


........yes he could be wheeled out at Dumpwood Park for the half time entertainment. There will be at least 6 people to impress, and maybe a passing dog.
Ooh, schoolboy error there I'm afraid, Bob. What you've done there is the equivalent of opening the door to a persistent Jehova's Witness with a personality problem. She/he/it* will return and return coming out with what it considers humorous banter and when that doesn't work, it comes back UNDER A DIFFERENT GUISE!

My best advice, don't feed the trolls.


* Gender re-assisgnment yet to be as convincing as even that of Caster Semanyer.
Thats rich, gender confusion coming from a man who shaves his legs. Does it make you go faster? I must admit though, if it wasn't for your lazy exercising leg shavers, the medal table would have looked a lot worse. Have you got some battery operated hot pants too? Do they " do it for you?".
Actually your personality reminds me of Mark Cavendish with his ridiculous, I didn't win because the other racers refused to help me statement. Sums up the mentality perfectly. Leg shaving bad loser!!!
Anyway back to the road for you, Sucking the moisture out of your camel hump and wearing your lycra uniform, dreaming one day of being the next wiggins but only managing his sideburns.
[quote][p][bold]Chris P Bacon[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Angry Bob[/bold] wrote: RUinsane says... 12:22pm Sun 12 Aug 12 So the guy on the spoons will have to look elsewhere for an audience. ........yes he could be wheeled out at Dumpwood Park for the half time entertainment. There will be at least 6 people to impress, and maybe a passing dog.[/p][/quote]Ooh, schoolboy error there I'm afraid, Bob. What you've done there is the equivalent of opening the door to a persistent Jehova's Witness with a personality problem. She/he/it* will return and return coming out with what it considers humorous banter and when that doesn't work, it comes back UNDER A DIFFERENT GUISE! My best advice, don't feed the trolls. * Gender re-assisgnment yet to be as convincing as even that of Caster Semanyer.[/p][/quote]Thats rich, gender confusion coming from a man who shaves his legs. Does it make you go faster? I must admit though, if it wasn't for your lazy exercising leg shavers, the medal table would have looked a lot worse. Have you got some battery operated hot pants too? Do they " do it for you?". Actually your personality reminds me of Mark Cavendish with his ridiculous, I didn't win because the other racers refused to help me statement. Sums up the mentality perfectly. Leg shaving bad loser!!! Anyway back to the road for you, Sucking the moisture out of your camel hump and wearing your lycra uniform, dreaming one day of being the next wiggins but only managing his sideburns. RUinsane

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