Uncertain future for rock contest
By Martin Chapman on Thursday, 6th June 2002.
Despite turning away the crowds from the final of the annual Haverhill Rock contest, it’s future is now in doubt because of the behaviour of a minority.
Almost 300 people packed the Arts Centre to see the Cambridge punk group, The Positives walk away with the title, with Haverhill’s Public Outrage walking away with the audience vote.
However Nick Keeble, arts and leisure manager for the Town Council said it was “probably” the last rock contest to be held after some members of the audience climbed on to the stage during a guest set by last years winners, Rubert Tartan Scarf.
It is also reported that although previously forbidden, a number of band members divided into the crowds.
Speaking to the EchoNick Keeble said that although a code of conduct had been issued to bands and the audience, during the Ruperts set “certain rules were not adhered to.”
He went on to say: “We will be reviewing what happened and will see what is to be done as a result of what we find.”
He refused to confirm whether this was the end of a contest which had a growing region across the region attracting bands from Cambridge and Sawston in the past.
Two days in a recording studio awaits the Positives after winning the contest. Runner’s up Slingshot 7 walked off with £75 towards equipment or recording time. While their lead man, Richard Cook, grabbed best vocalist.
Best musician of the night went to Public Outrages drummer, Adam “Skully” Chevrton, while the group win £50 towards e
Almost 300 people packed the Arts Centre to see the Cambridge punk group, The Positives walk away with the title, with Haverhill’s Public Outrage walking away with the audience vote.
However Nick Keeble, arts and leisure manager for the Town Council said it was “probably” the last rock contest to be held after some members of the audience climbed on to the stage during a guest set by last years winners, Rubert Tartan Scarf.
It is also reported that although previously forbidden, a number of band members divided into the crowds.
Speaking to the EchoNick Keeble said that although a code of conduct had been issued to bands and the audience, during the Ruperts set “certain rules were not adhered to.”
He went on to say: “We will be reviewing what happened and will see what is to be done as a result of what we find.”
He refused to confirm whether this was the end of a contest which had a growing region across the region attracting bands from Cambridge and Sawston in the past.
Two days in a recording studio awaits the Positives after winning the contest. Runner’s up Slingshot 7 walked off with £75 towards equipment or recording time. While their lead man, Richard Cook, grabbed best vocalist.
Best musician of the night went to Public Outrages drummer, Adam “Skully” Chevrton, while the group win £50 towards e
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