Here’s the latest information we have regarding the tMP CiN event tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for your interest in this, we are looking to raise quite possibly a massive amount for CiN – maybe even close to the £2,000 mark – who knows? And it is all down to you folk, thanks a million to you all for your generosity and support.
I would also like to thank all my tMP colleagues without whose help and support this event may never have even got off the ground. Neal, Roger, Ian, Peter, Rachel and Dyl – thanks to you all. I am sure though that our other Mods won’t mind my drawing your special attention to our very own Mr Roger Thorne who has been a remarkable help in getting things prepared for the event. He has been fabulous, thank you Roger.
Feedback: some good, some not so good!
We have all been very busy getting the tMP CiN event sorted. When we first contacted the BBC we discussed things such as the numbers of players we could provide, what we could do for them and where the band could play etc, it has been very difficult for the BBC to finalise everything as they have so much going on. But we now have some confirmation of when and where etc.
The main Outside Broadcast BBC Midlands event for Children in Need is taking place this year in Stoke, they have had this planned for many months with concerts by pop stars and celebrities etc and it was not possible for us to play at that event. The BBC are however, as you know, doing an outside broadcast event from the Mailbox in Birmingham and it is here that we have been invited to play. They are not expecting massive crowds and are really only providing this as a potential ‘drop off’ point for people making donations to the charity etc. and to do some TV and Radio pre-recordings of people who have raised money, or organisations such as tMP where we have done something unusual to raise money for CiN. These recordings will be aired during the course of evening.
I have also been contacted by a PR Management company who have asked us to play as a group immediately after the BBC TV recording session - which is great news as the numbers of players required for the BBC recordings are limited (due to fire regulations and limited space available in the areas allocated inside and outside the Mailbox for our performances). This means that we will all be able to play as a group and everyone will have a chance to play.
Here's their PR Press Release
OK, here’s the current schedule;
2:30
Rehearsal on steps just outside the Mailbox. Not sure of the numbers permitted to play so we might be restricted. We will alternate players if this is the case.
3:00
10 players required for BBC West Midlands Radio broadcast. Roger will advise of players and music tomorrow. Apologies about the limitation on numbers – we do have to work within the constraints of what the BBC and the Mailbox permit. I am informed there is simply not enough room to accommodate more people where the Radio recording is taking place.
3:30 – 4:30
This is as yet unconfirmed but we may be able to play for an hour at possibly two locations (i.e. 2 bands) within the Mailbox. We have arranged for two sets of music to be available should this be the case, though we may also be allowed to play as one larger group.
NB: I have been asked by the management of the Mailbox to mention that his will be decided tomorrow afternoon when we are all present.
5:00 – 5:30
BBC TV Pre-recording on the front steps of the Mailbox. Again we may be restricted to limited numbers given fire regulations etc. We will be advised by BBC staff tomorrow.
5:30 – late
Concert with All of tMP Band in Centenary Square, Birmingham. I have been contacted by a PR Management company asking if we can play as a group here for as long as we can. This is just a short ¼ mile walk from the Mailbox. The PR company is promoting “The World’s largest transportable observation wheel’ and is expecting crowds of people to attend. A lady is doing a ‘David Blayne’ type of stunt in the observation wheel for CiN and the PR Company have promoted the event throughout the local press and media.
Late – later
tMP Social and well deserved beers!!!
So, I hope this is Ok for everyone, it has taken a lot of effort to put together and once again I thank you all for your help and support in making this happen. It simply wouldn’t happen without you all. Thank you.
I am very much looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow, let’s have a fab time, enjoy ourselves and hope we can collect a massive amount to CiN for under privileged children eh…
John
I would also like to thank all my tMP colleagues without whose help and support this event may never have even got off the ground. Neal, Roger, Ian, Peter, Rachel and Dyl – thanks to you all. I am sure though that our other Mods won’t mind my drawing your special attention to our very own Mr Roger Thorne who has been a remarkable help in getting things prepared for the event. He has been fabulous, thank you Roger.
Feedback: some good, some not so good!
We have all been very busy getting the tMP CiN event sorted. When we first contacted the BBC we discussed things such as the numbers of players we could provide, what we could do for them and where the band could play etc, it has been very difficult for the BBC to finalise everything as they have so much going on. But we now have some confirmation of when and where etc.
The main Outside Broadcast BBC Midlands event for Children in Need is taking place this year in Stoke, they have had this planned for many months with concerts by pop stars and celebrities etc and it was not possible for us to play at that event. The BBC are however, as you know, doing an outside broadcast event from the Mailbox in Birmingham and it is here that we have been invited to play. They are not expecting massive crowds and are really only providing this as a potential ‘drop off’ point for people making donations to the charity etc. and to do some TV and Radio pre-recordings of people who have raised money, or organisations such as tMP where we have done something unusual to raise money for CiN. These recordings will be aired during the course of evening.
I have also been contacted by a PR Management company who have asked us to play as a group immediately after the BBC TV recording session - which is great news as the numbers of players required for the BBC recordings are limited (due to fire regulations and limited space available in the areas allocated inside and outside the Mailbox for our performances). This means that we will all be able to play as a group and everyone will have a chance to play.
Here's their PR Press Release
OK, here’s the current schedule;
2:30
Rehearsal on steps just outside the Mailbox. Not sure of the numbers permitted to play so we might be restricted. We will alternate players if this is the case.
3:00
10 players required for BBC West Midlands Radio broadcast. Roger will advise of players and music tomorrow. Apologies about the limitation on numbers – we do have to work within the constraints of what the BBC and the Mailbox permit. I am informed there is simply not enough room to accommodate more people where the Radio recording is taking place.
3:30 – 4:30
This is as yet unconfirmed but we may be able to play for an hour at possibly two locations (i.e. 2 bands) within the Mailbox. We have arranged for two sets of music to be available should this be the case, though we may also be allowed to play as one larger group.
NB: I have been asked by the management of the Mailbox to mention that his will be decided tomorrow afternoon when we are all present.
5:00 – 5:30
BBC TV Pre-recording on the front steps of the Mailbox. Again we may be restricted to limited numbers given fire regulations etc. We will be advised by BBC staff tomorrow.
5:30 – late
Concert with All of tMP Band in Centenary Square, Birmingham. I have been contacted by a PR Management company asking if we can play as a group here for as long as we can. This is just a short ¼ mile walk from the Mailbox. The PR company is promoting “The World’s largest transportable observation wheel’ and is expecting crowds of people to attend. A lady is doing a ‘David Blayne’ type of stunt in the observation wheel for CiN and the PR Company have promoted the event throughout the local press and media.
Late – later
tMP Social and well deserved beers!!!
So, I hope this is Ok for everyone, it has taken a lot of effort to put together and once again I thank you all for your help and support in making this happen. It simply wouldn’t happen without you all. Thank you.
I am very much looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow, let’s have a fab time, enjoy ourselves and hope we can collect a massive amount to CiN for under privileged children eh…
John
