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Topic History of: The Brits 2012 - before the show.
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JK2006 |
Wadders - a nice man, a quiet man, a decent man - but not very good at music and no leader. EMI went down on his watch ("Oh it wasn't my fault; I had no control"). The music industry collapsed on his watch ("The BPI has no power; you're not being fair"). The Brits were wasted ("Sales are collapsing anyway; nothing could have saved them"). Piracy exploded ("we did all we could...").
Real leaders achieve. Losers make excuses. |
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Notcyrilshane |
An example of The Peter Principle in action: every executive is promoted to their level of incompetence. In Tony's case: twice. |
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JK2006 |
Sadly, very few people in Britain know about or watch The Grammys so there's no spike there (especially when it's the same day as the BAFTAs - doh); secondly - of course the gift of music has become less as it's less physical (no wrapping or packaging). So a show on or near a special day like Valentines has more impact when it's an instant download.
Having been in the beautiful Comedy Theatre (now Pinter) I decided I'd change The Brits to a smaller venue like that - intimate performances aimed at fewer people in the theatre - more intelligent TV coverage (more pre edited packages etc)... I think Award Shows need a total rethink; they have not moved with the times.
For example, our Great British Music Weekend meant we had several 3-4 minute packages, spectacular and multi artiste, which looked great in small chunks, promoted many different artistes by featuring hooks and moments, without becoming boring.
Just as when I ran Eurovision, we need to think many aspects - ears (music) - eyes (TV) - intimacy (in the home) - event (in a theatre)... it's essential to combine all elements for a good, effective, high rated show.
Unfortunately the morons running music and the morons scheduling TV don't bother to think of things like this. They are too busy just doing the established things - no time to sit and think and very few brain cells to do it with. |
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eightiespopkid |
My first thoughts surrounding the later date for the Brits were that they probably didn't want the ceremony to be too close to the Grammy's - both events centre around Adele, after all!
Also, I guess sales would benefit from two spikes rather than one if Valentine and the Brits fall in two different weeks? |
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JK2006 |
I wish someone at the BPI would tell us why they decided to hold it AFTER Valentine's Day (on or before boosts sales of music enormously - giving music as a loving gift is a tradition). I'm afraid I know the answer - total incompetence - the same reason why EMI is now dead - well done, Tony.
Anyway - please read my thoughts before the show airs...
www.kingofhits.co.uk/index.php/Attitudes...before-the-show.html |
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