Liverpool Summer Pops

[Kev]

THE cost to Liverpool taxpayers of underwriting the losses of the Summer Pops - £348,000 last year - is to be investigated by city councillors.

More than 100,000 flocked to the showcase event, with top stars attracted to the Big Top, but the escalating losses are now causing concern.

Last night, city council leader Cllr Mike Storey said: "The Summer Pops attracts thousands of people to our city in June and July, and it is right that the event has our support.

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Odd, very odd. Its a big tent and its practically full every performance. I went this year for the first time and was amazed at the amount of people from all over the place chatting about how it was great. It made me very proud of our city.

[Max]

It's bad that they have no arena for this though.

[Kev]

It is

However the big top has a charm unique to Liverpool and it will be sad to see it go if The Summer Pops moves to the Kings Dock arena when its built.

[Kev]

THE entertainment company that runs Liverpool's Summer Pops festival faces losing the event, three months after an inquiry was launched into why it cost taxpayers more than £1.3m.

A report signed by city leader Warren Bradley recommends the council should run an open tender competition to find an operator after the summer 2006 series, the Daily Post can reveal.

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[Kev]

SIMPLY Red have been signed as a headline act at this year's Summer Pops.

It will mark a return to the Big Top arena for the group, fronted by Mick Hucknall, who played at the festival in 2003.

Since their debut, Money's Too Tight To Mention, reached the UK top 20 in 1985 they have had a string of hits including the number one Holding Back The Years.

It is also revealed that chart sensations Il Divo will make their Summer Pops debut on July 21, three days after the Simply Red show. more

I'll be looking forward to The Aussie Floyd returning again

[Max]

Dude, do you really go to these?

Just a big tent will crappy bands playing in them.

[Kev]

Originally Posted by Max

Dude, do you really go to these?

Just a big tent will crappy bands playing in them.

Max I never went until last year - it was brilliant, it blew me a way. Aussie Pink Floyd were brilliant. That little tent has a special atmosphere and is very deceptive. It is hooj!

[Jock]

Isn't Mick Hucknalll famous for ****ging off Liverpool? Maybe I'm getting him confused with someone else?!

[Max]

Originally Posted by kev

Max I never went until last year - it was brilliant, it blew me a way. Aussie Pink Floyd were brilliant. That little tent has a special atmosphere and is very deceptive. It is hooj!

Theres an Aussie pink floyd?

Pink Floyd is just for getting high.

[Kev]

ROCK legends The Who are to play Liverpool's Summer Pops. more