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Review: Athlete, V Festival
Having spent previous years at V on the smaller stages great things are expected from Athlete as the take to the V Stage. Unfortunately, something's not quite right. It could be the order of songs - the start with Beautiful rather than one of their better-known
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Review: Pink, V Stage
Pink put in an impressive performance at the V Festival in Chelmsford today. Wearing a fetching pink top and gold baseball cap she sung some of her top hits such as 'Trouble' 'God Is a DJ' and 'Last to Know.' She had the crowds swaying in the aisles with
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Review: Faithless, V Stage
Maxi Jazz is a very happy man. There's a smile going from ear to ear and he's got every right to smile after the set Faithless have just played. It's not the first time the group have appeared at the V Festival, but this is certainly their most complete
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Review: Dido, V Stage
Dido is one of those artists who divides music lovers. Some find that her songs and lyrics about love and relationships hit the right note while others prefer their music a bit meatier. Today we heard her perform some of her well known hits such as 'Life
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Review: Dido, V Stage
Dido is one of those artists who divides music lovers. Some find that her songs and lyrics about love and relationships hit the right note while others prefer their music a bit meatier. Today we heard her perform some of her well known hits such as 'Life
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Mother's tribute to tragic son
THE mother of a Basildon man killed by a freak wave in Cornwall, has told how he was sat holding hands with his girlfriend at the time. Heather Burnett, mother of 20-year-old James of Loxford, Felmores, Basildon said that he was on holiday with his girlfriend
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Review: Longview, NME Stage
If not the most polished stage performers indie rockers Longview are amongst the most endearing. In their Saturday evening slot on the Music Choice stage at the V Festival the band showed potential for life amongst the big boys. Lead singer Rob McVey
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Review: Athlete, V Festival
Having spent previous years at V on the smaller stages great things are expected from Athlete as they take to the V Stage. Unfortunately, something's not quite right. It could be the order of songs - the start with Beautiful rather than one of their better-known
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Review: The Charlatans, V Stage
The Charlatans were the pick of the festival today with an excellent performance on the main stage. Last year front-man Tim Burgess performed solo at the festival with mixed success but today the reuniting of all the band members seemed to bring out the
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Review: Amy Winehouse, JJB Arena
It's a good job the Mercury Music Prize isn't decided on vocal talent alone. If so, Amy Winehouse would probably have walked off with it long ago. She quite possibly has one of the best voices in the UK right now. The singer is currently in the running
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Review: The Killers, NME Stage
Despite hailing from Las Vegas The Killers sound is much closer to home. This is understandable with the band counting Oasis and The Smiths as major influences and may explain why they got such a warm reception at V. The four-piece were led onto the NME
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Thousands enjoy Southend carnival
AN explosion of colour and noise mesmerised thousands as Southend carnival's spectacular parade wound its way along the seafront. Everything from witches and wizards to giant dancing flowers and butterflies showed their colours on the esplanade for the
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Review: Muse, V Stage
Muse started the week badly after bass player Chris Wolstenholme injured his hand in a fall while on tour in the US. Considering the fact that the band had a stand-in bass player for V, this was a good performance. The band members are all master musicians
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Review: Keane, NME Stage
In the late-afternoon sun on the NME stage Sussex songsters Keane chilled-out the V Festival. With the majority of the crowd recovering from the rigours of a storming Faithless performance Keane provided the ultimate contrast. While Faithless' brand of
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Review: The Bees, Music Choice Stage
It's a bit of a challenge for The Bees appearing as headliners on the Music Choice stage. They're up against the Basement Jaxx sound system on one side and The Kings of Leon on the NME Stage to say nothing of Muse's set. Given near impossible odds to
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Review: Kings of Leon, NME Stage
The Kings of Leon are a rock band oozing talent and their headlining slot on the NME stage at the V Festival on Saturday was a chance to showcase it. The band started with note perfect performances of two of their biggest hits, 'Molly's Chambers' and
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Review: The Charlatans, V Stage
The Charlatans were the pick of the festival today with an excellent performance on the main stage. Last year front-man Tim Burgess performed solo at the festival with mixed success but today the reuniting of all the band members seemed to bring out the
