T in the Park July 10-12 2009

Mike, Jenny and Linsey headed to T in the Park bright and early on Saturday morning (thanks must go out to Taylor's Taxis for the lift!) and walked to the Media Tent that we would be frequenting during the weekend.

After some nice time spent in the hospitality area we met up with Mike (of 'the morning' fame) and headed to go see Calvin Harris perform and then we saw Lady Gaga. Throughout the day we also saw Katy Perry, The Ting Tings, Jane's Addiction, Florence and the Machine and The Killers. And at some point we managed to get sun burned. Alas both Jenny and I look like pandas!



While hanging in the media tent during the afternoon Jenny interviewed George Kyle from Tenants, Geoff Ellis and Florence of Florence and the Machine as well as hanging with revellers out in the fields.

Come Sunday, Jenny and Linsey made their way back to T without Mike. We were both incredibly tired from the day before, but determined to make the most of our day. In the media village again we caught up with VV Brown and Alto Unite before heading out into the main area to see Gary Go, The Saturdays, Seasick Steve, The Script, Eagles of Death Metal, TV on the Radio,, Lily Allen, Pet Shop Boys and Snow Patrol. There was so much going on that we barely saw any full sets. Unfortunately we missed Blur. We were so tired we headed home early when we thought they wouldn't be playing. Typically though, once we left they did come on!



Check out the gallery to see some of our pictures. We took so many but didn't want to overfill the gallery with them! And we'll have two podcasts up with a weekend full of interviews for you to download and those will be up for a few days.

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Linsey
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Fair City Factor - July 7th 2009

On Tuesday 7th July Perth FM in association with the Perth & Kinross Youth Services held Perth's very first Fair City Factor on the South Inch hosted by Ray Dallas. It was Perth's answer to T In The Park! We had over fourteen contestants singing their hearts out. We had three judges Kristy Duncan, Alan Young and also Perth FM's glamorous news girl Jenny Longden.



It was a great afternoon and the contestants who took part were amazing! Congratulations to Adam Mohammad who sang Wheetus – Teenage Dirtbag who came in third who won himself a £10 voucher for HMV and Kayleigh Mustard who came second who sang Alannah Myles – Black Velvet must also say get well soon to Kayleigh as she burnt her leg on hair die! (Long story)

But the winners who stole the main prize were Guide The Light who won a recording session at Clearwater studios on Shore Road and also an air play on Perth FM 106.6.



Thanks, to everyone who came along to the Fair City Factor on Tuesday, it was great to meet everyone, and I'm already looking forward to next year's. Don’t forget to check out the gallery section of the Perth FM website as you may spot yourself!

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Ray
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Game Fair - Scone Palace - 3-5 July 2009

Perth Fm will be broadcasting live from the Game Fair on Saturday 4th July. Jenny Longdem will be there talking to loads of people involved and will let you know why YOU should be there.

For more information about the game fair check out this link to their official site where you can also find out about everything that the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust gets up to.

The Scottish Game fair is on at Scone palace from Friday 3rd July until Sunday 5th July. Be sure to listen in on Saturday 4th from 3pm to hear us boradcasting live! Photos and podcasts will follow at the beginning of next week.

Perth Showcase - 1st July 2009

Perth FM was at perth racecourse yesterday broadcasting LIVE from the Perth Showcase event between 2pm and 4pm.

We were able to talk with many different people who were there as well as watch a few races on what was a lovely day in Perth. And even those who hadn't been before thought it was a great day out for all ages or levels of horse enthusiasts (that includes those who know nothing about horses!)

Perth Racecourse knows that not everyone going along knows a lot about horses, that's why they do their best to make it a great day out. This week there were stands with loads of local produce and lots of areas to grab a great bite to eat while basking in the son and watching each of the races.

On Sunday the 12th, coming up soon, is Family Fun Day where the kids can be easily distracted with events, fun and a bouncy castle!

Check out our gallery to see photos of Me Mark and the atmosphere at the Races. A podcast will also be up shortly featuring the event itself.