Big Gig Concert.... Aug 14

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CHARLOTTE JOINS THE BIG GIG STAR LINE-UP


Pirate FM Big Gig on Plymouth Hoe August 14


The exciting announcement of Charlotte Church brings our confirmed artisits to 10

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CHARLOTTE JOINS THE BIG GIG STAR LINE-UP



12:00 - 01 August 2005 [/b]

Welsh singing star Charlotte Church is the latest name to confirm for this month's Pirate FM Big Gig on Plymouth Hoe.

The 19-year-old chorale girl turned pop diva will join an already packed line up including Daniel Bedingfield and Liberty X.

This summer Charlotte Church released her first pop single Crazy Chick and the album Tissues and Issues.

She will take to the stage alongside acts including former Blue member Simon Webbe, Mark Owen, Andy Scott Lee, Rowetta from X Factor, Eighties trio Bananarama and Noise Next Door.

More than 10,000 people attended last year's gig to see the likes of Girls Aloud, Rachel Stevens, Blazin Squad, Mark Owen and Darius in action.

This year's event is on August 14 from 3-7pm with gates opening at noon.

Tickets cost £13.50 and are on sale now via the Pirate FM website www.piratefm.co.uk or by telephone on 0845 230 5171.

For further information on The Big Gig line up listen to Pirate FM or log on to the website.

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STAR SHINE ON THE HOE



TRISTAN NICHOLS

12:00 - 15 August 2005

The stars shone brightly on Plymouth Hoe yesterday afternoon - when pop acts took to the stage for the annual Pirate FM Big Gig. Thousands packed the promenade to watch Charlotte Church, Mark Owen, Liberty X and Daniel Bedingfield perform their hits.

Chorale girl turned pop diva Charlotte Church opened the show to the delight of the predominantly young audience.

Speaking to the Herald after her performance, the 19-year-old said: "Plymouth Hoe is a lovely setting and the crowd were really warm and receptive."

Daniel Bedingfield was equally full of praise for the venue.

"It's always a good craic down here. I love coming down to Plymouth."

Dani Johnson, 16, who won the chance to meet Daniel Bedingfield backstage in a Herald competition, said: "He was amazing. He's such a nice guy."

Former Take That member, Mark Owen said: "We got here early so I went shopping in town. I got myself a nice sailor T-shirt and had a cream tea.

"It's so beautiful here looking out over the sea. It's not every day you get to play somewhere like this."

The audience created a party atmosphere, dancing, singing and clapping throughout the concert.

Other acts included former Blue member Simon Webbe, Andy Scott Lee, Rowetta from X Factor, Eighties trio Bananarama and Noise Next Door

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