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Scunthorpe Telegraph Thursday, July 26 - Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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Thursday, July 26 - Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Scunthorpe Telegraph

The stars shone as we

E
ighteen hundred fans had a blast at the Telegraphs 75th Birthday Bash when some of the biggest names in pop came to town to join the celebration.

75th BIRTHDAY BASH

Listen to the Birthday Bash special by tuning in to Lincs FM at 9pm on Friday

Selina Maycock

marked 75th milestone

here. Jade was accompanied by her mum, Sarah Toyne. She said: It was brilliant. We were coming to the Bash anyway so this meet and greet was an extra bonus. Niamh Fitzpatrick, 15, of Timberlands, Scunthorpe, won tickets to the gig and came backstage to meet her pop idols Stooshe. She said: I was really giddy and excited I felt like I was five again. Watching Stooshe has been my highlight. Its been fun I liked all of the artists. Her friend Shannon said: It was amazing. My highlight was Stooshe. I was so giddy to meet them, we had a picture and they signed my paper. Im still shaking. Black Heart is my favourite Stooshe song. Holly Vear from Boston won the Lincs FM Stooshe meet and greet. Meanwhile Kylie Booker, 16, from Rotherham, won the Telegraph meet and greet to see X-Factor star Misha B. It was just great said Kylie. Misha B is even better in real life. I loved her shoes, they were so nice. It was really nice that she asked us for our Twitter name so she could follow us online. Lincs FM meet and greet winner Teresa Anyanwu from Lincoln, was even more star-struck. She said: It was amazing. I was so nervous and a bit star struck. I dont have Twitter but Im going to get it now. Lonsdale Boys Club had an electric performance while Ryan OShaughnessy showcased his acoustic roots. Alyssa Reid lit the stage with her rendition of Alone Again and performed keyboard. The second half of the gig saw Misha B and Stooshe bring the bounce to the bash before the eagerly anticipated performance of the night from Lawson. Speaking after the gig, Scunthorpe Telegraph editor, David Atkin, said: It was a fantastic night. The atmosphere was buzzing and the acts provided great entertainment for our 75th Birthday Bash. It was great to see so many people enjoying themselves and I know a lot of people would like to come to a concert like this again. Eddie Shaw, group head of music at Lincs FM, said: I doubt there has ever been so many pop stars in Scunthorpe. It was a night of brilliant live music and my ears are still ringing from the sound of the screams when Ryan OShaughnessy appeared on

The queues outside the 15m Baths Hall started early for some out-of-town fans who sat in the pouring rain from midday until the doors opened at 6.30pm, to bag themselves a spot stage centre in the crowd. The Scunthorpe Telegraph teamed up with Lincs FM to hold the concert at the Doncaster Road venue to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the newspaper and 20 years in radio. Lawson headlined the free gig, with Misha B, Stooshe, Ryan OShaughnessy, Londsdale Boys Club and Wintertons Luke West completing the line-up. Luke West, winner of the Scunthorpe Telegraphs Class Act was the first to arrive for his sound check with his guitar and stool, then fans got a glimpse of the Lawson boys pulling up to the gig. Ryan OShaughnessy made a quick entrance and getaway before returning a little later, followed by Lonsdale Boys Club, Misha B and Stooshe. Some Telegraph readers had some of the best tickets in town. Jade Chafer, 16, of Southfield Road, Ashby, won the Scunthorpe Telegraph competition to meet and greet headliners Lawson. She said: It was great. I didnt know what to say . They were lovely, down to earth guys. I didnt think I would win so it was a surprise. I am a big fan of them, especially Ryan and I think they are definitely going to be big. They are my favourite band at the moment. I feel so lucky to be

WINNERS: Lawson with meet and greet winners Angie and Adam Simms, above, and below, with Sarah Toyne, left, and Jade Chafer, centre

SHOW TIME:Stooshe perform at the Scunthorpe Telegraphs 75th Birthday Bash

stage. Mary Radford, Luke Wests singing teacher watched his Bash opening performance from the stalls. She said: Im very proud of Luke. Hes doing exactly what he should be doing. Theres been a lot of support for Luke at the Bash and Im sure its good experience for him in his future. Chilling in his dressing room backstage, which he shared with Britains Got Talent star Ryan OShaughnessy, Luke said: At first it was quite nerve wracking but quite exciting. The crowd was enthusiastic and it helped me I grew in confidence as it went on. I had a lot of support out there my family, my friends, my girlfriend and her family so it was all right. I was most nervous about having my singing teacher in the audience because shes never heard me sing and play guitar before normally I sing operatic. Her being proud of my performance will make my singing lessons a lot easier. Luke said he was looking forward to his future. I just hope that people like my music and I get more publicity to get more experience. Its been good talking to Ryan, hes very nice. We were discussing music and he found it funny that we were so similar. Happy Birthday to the Scunthorpe Telegraph thank you for giving me the opportunity to perform with all these famous names. I Listen to the Birthday Bash special by tuning in to Lincs FM at 9pm on Friday.

Liam West, 18 brother of opening act Luke West, said: It was incredible seeing him, from learning guitar and being in his room practicing to being on stage in front of 2,000 people, it was incredible. I was expecting him to be nervous but he was really good. I enjoyed Ryan OShaughnessy as well, he was really good. The Lonsdale Boys Club were really good too, getting the crowd going.

MEET AND GREET: Nicole Close and Niamh Fitzpatrick meet Stooshe

HOMEGROWN TALENT: Luke West opens the show

SPECIAL GUESTS: Lawson being interviewed by Scunthorpe Telegraph reporter Selina Maycock

FANS: Leah Waddington, left, and Kylie Booker meet Misha B