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Will Young on stage in Weston Super-Mare

Will Young entertaining the crowd

Review: T4 on the Beach 2006

Chris Ellis and Emily Littler
Weston-super-Mare hosted T4 on the Beach 2006 on Sunday 18 June. BBC Somerset reporters Chris Ellis and Emily Littler rubbed shoulders with all the celebs at the star-studded event.

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Emily's report

Boy Kill Boy's Chris Peck

Never before have I seen such a wide variation of artists on one stage - from Busta Rhymes, to All American Rejects, and from Boy Kill Boy to the Pet Shop Boys, there was truly something for everyone.

Having been a member of the crowd last year, I knew how big the audience was, so when I saw the spectators this year, I knew it was a LOT bigger. It took me around 20 minutes to get from one side to the other - it seems the Weston-super-Mare mass couldn't get enough of the T4 talent.

Another element that was different from 2005's T4 on the Beach, was the weather. Boys and girls flocked to the stage in skirts, shorts and bikini tops, only to find that the clouds had replaced the beaming sun that had graced T4's presence last year.

I even felt a tad of rain at times - but it didn't seem to change the fantastic atmosphere. So, let's get onto the good stuff - the bands.

Good music and nice totty!

Basement Jaxx brought a live, jazzy feel to the beach, with the crazy ladies strutting their stuff on the Weston stage.

Musical legends, Pet Shop Boys were at the event

Playing hits such as Good Luck, they certainly went down well on the day.

Razorlight brought a more relaxed feel to the stage, smoothly serenading Weston-super-Mare with Golden Touch. However, I don't think the boys performed as well as they could have.

Simon Webbe was definitely one for the ladies, giving a soulful performance of all his chart hits.

The Pet Shop Boys really made an effort with their performance. Having never seen them before on stage, I loved to see the dressing up, the weirdness of the starry sunglasses, and the dancing soldiers. They really did perform, and gave a good set to the beach.

All American Rejects, Boy Kill Boy, The Feeling and The Automatic, all provided Weston-super-Mare with a rocky feel, due to them bringing indie-rock back into the charts.

Fantastic performances by all, very energetic and passionate. Boy Kill Boy couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces, which I think sums up the great atmosphere of the day.

Pussycat Dolls and Dannii Minogue danced their way through their sets, creating a huge dance frenzy on Weston's beach. The audience obviously enjoyed their talent - especially the men!

Feeder and Embrace played classic sets - Feeder's Buck Rogers was the highlight of my day. Embrace played their hearty World Cup song World at Your Feet, and had a noticeable bond with the crowd.

There were many more acts that I haven't mentioned, but the ones I have were some of the best for me. With totty like Vernon Kay and Steve Jones presenting, the whole day was very, very fun!

I'm sure everyone took away good memories from T4 on the Beach 2006 - I know I certainly did.

Behind the scenes... by Chris Ellis

Behind the huge stage was where I was based. Armed with a microphone, I was waiting to pounce on the wide variety of celebrities that had attended the event on Weston's shore.

Embrace entertained the huge crowds

You can listen to all my interviews, by clicking on the audio links on the right of this page.

With over 20 bands and artists, and many other 'random' celebrities, I managed to track down Jade Goody, and Alan Carr from The Friday Night Project - he was as hilarious in real life as on TV.

I also had a quick word with living legend Noel Edmunds, who thinks the West Country is a special place - especially Devon... boo hiss!

The majority of the bands and artists were extremely willing to be interviewed. In particular, Feeder, The Feeling, Dannii Minogue, Shayne Ward and Embrace were all extremely friendly and approachable.

Hip hop, indie, rock and pop

I think the unique variation in bands and artists that were present on the T4 stage would rarely be repeated at any festival or event.

Grant Nicholas from Feeder on stage

Towards the end of the event, I entered the Golden Circle, just below the stage, to see a few of the bands. Hard-Fi and Feeder were both incredible - both Living for the Weekend and Lost and Found echoed throughout the town and sent the crowd wild. These two songs were personal favourites of mine!

The Ordinary Boys were great to see too, and a surprise late-addition to the event.

Will Young closed the show, and with such a wide diversity of massive artists and bands, T4 on the Beach 2006 will be a music event to be remembered by thousands.

last updated: 23/06/06

Have Your Say

Did you go to T4 on the Beach 2006, or see it on the TV? What did you think? Was it better than 2005?

Emily!!!
I went to T4 on the beach and it was amazing. Mc Fly, The all-american rejects, the automatic, the zutons, the ordinary boys, feeder, hard-fi, the pet shop boys, the feeling and Busta Rhymes wera all soooooooooo good. Vernon Kay ROCKED and the whole atmosphere was ace! :) I'm definetly gonna go next year!

Lizzy b
T4 was mazzzzzzzzzzzzing!! feeder were amaaazzzzzzzzzing!! ..... busta was r88 goood! ..infact they were all fab! wooooooo cant wait 4 next yrz! BRING IT!

Sian.
T4 on the Beach was awsome, i went last year and i though that was amazing but this year beats it hand down! The All American Rejects were amazing, you dont know how much i love them. I have to say the highlights of the day were,All american rejects the Automtic, MCFLY

Hattie
I went to T4 on The Beach and it was AMAZING my favourites were Basement Jaxx they were ACE!!!!

Kerry-Aberdeen
PS I think Danny McNamara is well hot!!! X

michelle
it was my first time this year, me and my mate went. it was amazing, we had a wicked weekend away in weston, and even had the bebifits of sharing the same hotel as some of the security guards. it was an amazing weekend and we are already planning on going next year. a brilliant time was had by both of us, thanks t4 and all the bands that performed. we especially thank all american rejects, ne-yo an simon web, we think you are so fit:) thanks a million, we love you all. XXX

saz
its was gr8 but will young is c***!!!!

sineade
yes it was the best one in the world, i liked it more because my best mate lives there

bekki
it was amzin feeder rocked the whole thing!!!!!!!!!

Kerry
I thought T4 on the beach '06 woz great. There was a brilliant atmosphere. Embrace were rockin'.

mel
went 2006 it was amazing i managed 2 get backstage n get my ic wid loadza celebs it was brill cnt wait till nxt year x x x x

nick
it was great apart from the kooks not playin. the plaine fly over was mint and i will be goin 2 next years!!!!

Stacey
t4 on the beach was amazing i was 4 rows from the front and had a fantastic view all the preformers were really gd i ecspecially loved mcfly and matt willis i would luv to go again!!!!

Genna Orton!!!!
I went t4 again this year and got right to the front of the golden circle!It was awesome.I think it was better than last year.Vernon Kay has definatly got sexier!Every act was amazing apart from the Pet Shop Boys,Dannii Minogue and Busta Rhymes they were boring.

JaMeS!
Counldnt Go but watched it on t4 ov course i thought it was brilliant!!!!

Kellie Taylor
Really enjoyed it loved the pussycat dolls and shane ward. My children also enjoyed it. I will definatley be going next year and my 7 year old daughter has asked to go again ! My 3 year old son enjoyed making sand castles !

lee taylor
i went to t4 on the beach 2006 and to sum it up it was legendary especially feeders buck rogers and most of the other bands were gr8 . a dwn side was lilly alen somebody should tel her not to give up her day job.Im definaty goin next year and wil try and get golden circle tickets even tho i was quite close to the front by the first camera boom it would be gr8 to be even closer

Tina stevens
It was a brilliant day the best day of my life! Seemed a lot better than last year ! LOVED IT!

Emily Williams
t4 woz alright shayne ward lol! haha seen ur comment shaunie x:P

Nicola
I went ot T4 this year and last year and this year was 100 times better than last year. Feeder, Shayne Ward, Simon Webbe and Matt Willis were the best acts. Hope we get it in weston again next year

Lauren
well well well what can i say shayne ward was amzing as ever and he looked as stunning as ever loving his tan! :P

Sophie Hatton
I watched it on the telly i loved the pussycatdolls they were amazing! remix of dont cha was wkd!!!. i only wtched it for 1 person nd dat was Shayne Ward! I luv him 2 bits!! he was georgeous nd performed amazingly!! Go shayne!! also loved busta nd ne-yo!! made it lot better!! obviously shayne was da best der tho!! WOOOO SHAYNEY!!

~x~laura~x~
it was gr8, shayne was wkd !!!!!!!!!!!! lol

SANDRA YATES
Didn't know it was on , went to beach for day. What a day, the ordinary boys were the highlight of the day. EXCELLENT.

sophie
yes obviously beacause me ashleigh n lauren was there!

Emily nd hana
yer went this year woz soooooo good! yer nd much better thn lst year!! cnt wait 4 next year!

Shaunie Sugg! x I love Mcfly! x
I was at t4 ont he beach as i live in weston-super-mare i was in the golden circle it was amzin! x Mcfly were the best act! x Danny looked well Fit! x love Shaunie x

annie and grace!!
omg u guys!!!!!!!!!!!!! feeder, the automatic, matt willis, mcfly, all american rejects, razorlight and boy kill boy were totally amazing!! best weekend ever for us! ...thankies......steve jones is very sexy...love him...and vernon kay!! xx

Stacie-Jay
I didn't get the chance to go last year because I was working so I made sure I went this year!! |It totally rocked and was the best thing I've ever been too. And I got to say McFly didn't half get the crowd going! But All-American Rejects and Feeder were amazing infact they all were! I think we upset the PCD when we shouted mime...hope she's okay. So can't wait till next year hope it comes back to Weston yay Love and kisses xx

Spam Boyd
Me and my 5 mates had an AMAZING time at the T4 Beach Party.We were so close to the stage it was unbelievable. Feeder had to be the highlight of the day,but Hard-Fi & The Ordinary Boys were a great surprise and great perfomances. It was great at the end too,as we stayed behind for a while and Vernon Kay waved to us and said hi...w00t w00t! CAN"T WAIT TIL' NEXT YEAR!

Nick Williams
It was insane , Embrace and Orson Were Amazing

Charleen Elton "Love Bug"
I was sooo happy to be quite close up.... It was sooo cool and everyone was looking very dapper may i say lol I was well suprised to seee the ordinary boys but i think the best was the all american rejects they were wicked!!!!

Sian
Wow it was way better than last year! The all American rejects were amzing! xxxxxxxxx

Steph
I went 2 T4 it ROCKED! All American Rejects, Feeder,The Automatic,Orson were all brilliant!

amy wallace
i went to t4 on the beach n it was wkd, I met celebs frm eastenders, shipwrecked, big brother n togger frm grange hill it was fun and i waited from 4 in the mornin and wen i got home i was shattered n im gonna go wit my work m8s next yr

claire182
i went to t4 n i thought that it was amazing even though the kooks werent there everyone enjoyed themselves and had a great time lets hope t4 on the beach returns to weston super mare again nxt year

Carly-Ann
I was at t4 on the beach and it was brilliant. Busta was great and I loved seeing neyo. I will definately go back next year x x x

Nicky
It was a fantastic day - and they saved the best for last. Will Young's set was just amazing.

Amie nd katiee
AMAZINGGGG!!!!!!

sophie cavill
hi i luved it yesterday espically shayne ward oww he realy has got the xfactor i also enjoyed the feeling i wasent keen on pet shop maen 2 old but hard fi sounded drunk

soppy
da best was shayne ward i was drowling over him. da worst was flippin pussy cat dolls

Jamie
Im delighted walking away with the guitar that was given to me by The Automatic live on stage. Made my day! Was at the front of the golden circle. Great day out. Cant wait till next year party on the beach 2007!

danielle windiate
shayne ward is so fit and i want his address

emily x
i went to t4 on the beach it was fantastic i had the best time i ever i strongly recomend that people that havent gone before to go next time im definetly going next year x

Soraya Kirkwood
It was one of the best days i ever had, The Zutons were my personal favourite and the surprise addition of Hard Fi rocked! Saw all the hollyoaks crew and jade goody...overall was a wicked day, cant wait till next year!

hannah searcy
T4 this yr was yet another brilliant day!! i went last yr and this yr was jus as gd if not better!! had such a wkd time, n got into d golden circle and rite at d front again!! was mint!! especially luved seein busta rhymes, neyo, simon webb, basement jaxx, although all the acts were very gd!! come back to weston next year!!!! thanks to t4 for such a brill day!! :D

sophie smith
t4 on the beach was way better than the other one because ne-yo was there that is the hole piont why it was good

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