YOUR T4 - comments from the fans

19 July 2009

The Saturdays, pictured by Mercury reader Barry Ashcroft

Our reporters caught up with North Somerset residents heading to T4 On The Beach 2009.

Lilli Farmer, aged 17, from Weston said: "I'm looking forward to seeing Metro Station. I also came to T4 two years ago. The bad weather definitely hasn't put me off - it is going to be a really good day."

The Noisettes, pictured by Mercury reader Barry Ashcroft

Keily Webb, aged 17, of Weston said: "I really looking forward to seeing Dizzee Rascal and Metro Station."

Westonian Kennedy Bonner, 11, said: "I am looking forward to seeing JLS. I saw them on the X-Factor and they were amazing."

Shontelle, by Mercury reader Barry Ashcroft

Ashleigh Moreton, aged 17, from Worle heard a rumour (which turned out to be false) that Elton John would be performing. She said: "Apparently he is a surprise guest and will be making an appearance so I really want to see him."

Alice Kirby, aged 17, of Weston said: "I am looking forward to seeing Metro Station. I have been before and came to see Scouting For Girls in 2008."

17-year-old Sam Main from Weston was seeing the show for the third year in a row. She said: "The last two years were amazing. This year I am looking forward to seeing The Saturdays performing."

Westonian and Gossip fan Simon Stuart, aged 17, said: "I am looking forward to seeing the Gossip play. Beth Ditto usually takes her clothes off on stage and so I'm hoping she does that this year. It'll be funny."

Sebastian Hassalls, aged 17, of Weston said: "I've come along today because a group of my mates wanted to see T4 On The Beach. There isn't a particular act I want to see - just all of them."

Bleadon Hill resident Hanni Branton, aged 16, came along to the show with her friend Ed Neville - who stood out from the crowd in his banana fancy dress costume. Hanni said: "I came to see Tinchy Stryder and N-Dubz. I came last year but it was a lot sunnier then."

Becky Lovin, aged 24, and her 22-year-old friend Gemi Souter had special T4 T-shirts printed with their names on. The two Weston Village residents had black and silver matching tops.

Becky said: "I really want to see N-Dubz and Tinchy Stryder. This is the first time I've come and I was hoping for nice weather but it is horrible."

Gemi added: "I'm looking forward to seeing Dizzee Rascal. I've never been before but I've always watched it on TV."

Worle resident Francisca Pople, aged 10, said: "I am looking forward to seeing all the acts today, especially Diversity. I've never been before so I am really excited."

Churchill Community School pupil Leo Dunkley, aged 13, said: "I've come to see Tinchy Stryder and N-Dubz. This is my second year at T4."

13-year-old Craig Nicholls, who lives in Weston and attends Churchill Community School, said: "I really want to see Dizzee Rascal, Tinchy Stryder and Diversity. I saw them on Britain's Got Talent and they were awesome."

Three 19-year-old friends braved the rain in matching yellow raincoats. Westonian Linsey Swinford said: "I can't wait to see N-Dubz and Tinchy Stryder. This is my third year at T4."

Her friend Candice Quilliam, also from Weston, said: "I've come to see Taio Cruz and Dizzee Rascal. I first came to T4 two years ago."

Their Backwell friend Steph Ashworth added: "I'm looking forward to seeing Tinchy Stryder and N-Dubz."

Devon resident David Kay, aged 16, won his Golden Circle tickets via the Weston & Somerset Mercury website. He said: "I thought it was amazing when I won. I had a feeling I stood a good chance at winning. As soon as I found out I knew who I was going to come with - my girlfriend Beth Hookings."

Westonian Nicole Spencer, aged 13, also managed to bag herself some Golden Circle tickets. She said: "N-Dubz is the act I am most looking forward to seeing, plus JLS. I've never been before so I am really excited."

Georgia Dugmore, aged 12, from Worle had T4 written on her cheek. She said: "I can't wait to see JLS and Diversity. I watched them both on X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent and thought they were just awesome."

Churchill Community School pupil Georgina Eltons, aged 15, has attended T4 On The Beach for the last four years. The Weston resident said: "I am looking forward to seeing all the acts. I'm just so happy to be in the Golden Circle."

Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College pupil Georgia Adams, aged 15, said: "I'm looking forward to seeing JLS. This is my second time at T4 On The Beach."

Worle resident and Worle Community School pupil Isabella Williams, aged 15, said: "I've come to see Diversity, JLS and Metro Station. I came last year and I'm excited I am in the Golden Circle this year."

15-year-old Amelia Lopez, aged 15, attends Worle Community School. She said: "I've never been before and I am in the Golden Circle. I'm looking forward to seeing JLS, Diversity and Metro Station." The Worle resident also had 'I love JLS' written on her cheek.

Worle Community School pupil Danielle Smith, aged 13, said: "I am looking forward to seeing JLS and Metro Station. This is my first time here so I am really excited." Danielle also had 'I love JLS' written on her cheek.

Weston College student Mitch Windell, aged 16, said: "This is my second time at T4. I am so excited about seeing all the acts." The lucky Weston resident had also managed to bag Golden Circle tickets.

Worle Community School pupil Hannah Smith, aged 15, won her Golden Circle tickets from Star Radio. She said: "I am looking forward to seeing Daniel Merriweather. I was in the Golden Circle last year too."

Milton resident Claire Coleman, aged 35, attended T4 On The Beach with her daughter Hannah. She said: "I won Golden Circle tickets last year and this year. Last year was fantastic so I can't wait to see the acts this year. I want to see The Noisettes and Diversity."

Axbridge resident Katy Ireland, aged 20, won Golden Circle tickets - courtesy of the Weston & Somerset Mercury website. She invited along her Congresbury friend Kerrie Wilkinson.

Katy said: "I am looking forward to seeing Shontelle and Tinchy Stryder. I came last year but wasn't in the Golden Circle. I was so excited when I found out I had won."

19-year-old Kerrie added: "I was so excited and happy when Katy told me she had won. I can't wait to see Lady Gaga and Tinchy Stryder."

Hutton resident Gemma Townsend, aged 23, also bagged Golden Circle tickets. She said: "I am looking forward to seeing Dizzee Rascal and Diversity because they are both really talented. T4 On The Beach is a really good event for Weston."

23-year-old Sam Cremer, also from Hutton, said: "I can't wait to see Will Young. This is my third year at T4 On The Beach."

Elborough Village resident Liz Roberts, aged 23, said: "I can't wait to see Dizzee Rascal and Will Young. I've been to the show before but this is definitely the wettest year. It's very muddy.