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Re: Will we ever see a "live" JAM CD set

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kj.naughtonJun 1, 2008
 

 
--- In just-a-minute@..., "Cat" <camc_84@...> wrote:

>
> Just one thought though: Is there a particular reason they don't use
> the Manchester BBC studios on Oxford Rd? Perhaps they're not suitable
> (I don't know, I've never been), but maybe this will change with the
> new MediaCity in Salford. If they come back again that is!

I think the problem is one of capacity. The Radio Theatre in
Broadcasting House in London can hold 310 people whereas if it were to
be held in (say) New Broadcasting House in Manchester then it would
have to be held in TV studio where the capacity is nearer 100 as NBHM
doesn't have a radio theatre.

When I saw ISIHAC recorded at the Manchester Opera House, the capacity
was 1,920. Put simply, lots more people could be at a recording in a
theatre. WHich is clearly better for the fan base and arguably
produces a better "atmosphere" for the recording itself.

It's noticeable that not even all of the London recordings are done in
the Radio Theatre and several have been at other theatres, for example
the Mermaid.

MediaCity:UK at Salford does include theatre and event spaces so it is
possible that free shows will be coming to the Manchester area.
However given that MediaCity isn't owned by the BBC the likelihood
must be that they'll also be chargeable as the BBC would probably have
to pay the landlords for use of the theatre.

 
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