I'm in Swindon!
So, I popped down on the train this morning to do some challenges which you'll hear throughout the day today on Radio 1. Earlier on Grimmy's show, I was challenged to find some people who looked like Big Weekend artists. I only managed to find this guy who I thought resembled Bob from Franz Ferdinand. Turns out, not so much. Made me laugh though.

The problem is that it's Sunday and it was early and no one was up:

Anyway, I then went to the site of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend - Lydiard Park - which, by the way is very lovely. Set in the countryside, it looked amazing in the sunshine today. Here's a few snaps:
A lovely view of the top of the 'In New Music We Trust' tent which will host The Enemy, Basement Jaxx, Doves, Maximo Park and Gossip amongst others:

The main stage tent is about to be raised up!

The backstage showers...Just imagine - the likes of The Prodigy, Kasabian, and Aled all soaping themselves down in here:

And finally for now...Scott Mills' portacabin. No sign of his wine delivery yet. I imagine they'll be reversing that up to the door mid-week.

Next challenge with Nihal after 1pm today!

Comment number 1.
At 13:35 3rd May 2009, U13799768 wrote:Ooooooh Lydiard Park is a lovely place.
My brother has a football match in Swindon next Sunday, but I'd rather go to work...
Have fun!
xx Hanna
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At 20:29 3rd May 2009, raeeehihihi wrote:MORE PHOTOS GREG, MORE PHOTOS!
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At 22:50 3rd May 2009, Emma Corsham wrote:Majorly looking forward to this now! I'm hoping I get all the best bands on Saturday evening and Sunday. Amazing!
Do you know which of the radio 1 are involved in the Radio Academy masterclass yet? And will you be getting your own early breakfast "tent" this year or too busy swanning around with Welcome Along for the red button stuffs?
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