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Alexandra Burke pulls Pride performance at last minute
2:38pm Sunday 2nd September 2012 in News By Ben James
Alexandra Burke pulls Pride performance at last minute
X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke sensationally pulled out of Brighton Pride at the last minute yesterday leaving thousands of fans angry and upset.
In a statement on her twitter account, she said: “Brighton Pride, I am so sorry to disappoint. I'm really disappointed too. I wasn't taking a fee for the gig.
"I really wanted to perform for you all, however the promoter did not meet the production or technical requirements needed to make the show work.
“It was sadly out of my hands.”
Pride bosses said that full details of Burke’s performance had been agreed in advance and that her management decided to remove her from the line-up at the last minute.
A spokeswoman added: “Pride Brighton & Hove would like to thank Fatboy Slim, the Freemasons and all of the performers who waived their fees to perform at Preston Park for their support of Pride Brighton & Hove 2012 and the LGBT community at large.”
For the full story see tomorrow’s Argus.
Comments(27)
Old Ladys Gin
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4:32pm Sun 2 Sep 12
chrisinbrighton
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5:00pm Sun 2 Sep 12
rolivan
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5:58pm Sun 2 Sep 12
Roger Francais
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6:05pm Sun 2 Sep 12
Surely not!
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6:17pm Sun 2 Sep 12
tengri
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6:18pm Sun 2 Sep 12
D.T.W.
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7:15pm Sun 2 Sep 12
damianpc
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7:35pm Sun 2 Sep 12
Hoarder12345444
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7:51pm Sun 2 Sep 12
damianpc wrote:I suspect it was because she wasn't getting paid she pulled out.
Way to perform career suicide, and for the record, nobody was getting a fee, it was a charity event raising awareness and funds for local charities.
chrisinbrighton
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8:50pm Sun 2 Sep 12
Idontbelieveit1948
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9:17pm Sun 2 Sep 12
rolivan
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1:52am Mon 3 Sep 12
Surely not! wrote:I have been to more live concerts than I can remember.Rod Stewart,David Bowie ,Santana,Fleetword Mac,Kenny Gee,John Denver,Four Tops, Gladys Knight ,Temptations,Stevie Wonder are just some that come to mind.I think I know a good Performer when I hear one.If you want to hear some Xfactor talent I suggest you go on Youtube and watch some Australia 2012 there is plenty of Talent there.Apart from Leona Lewis who is worth watching from UK winners.Alexander Burke surely not!
Certainly not one of her fans myself, but she can hold a tune and has a strong voice so I guess rolivan your snide comment is made out of ignorance and well done chris inbrighton for not knowing who she is at all, that certainly is confirmation of your superiority I'm sure.
GIVE UP
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4:45am Mon 3 Sep 12
Old Ladys Gin
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8:05am Mon 3 Sep 12
Old Ladys Gin
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8:06am Mon 3 Sep 12
happyinsussex
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10:46am Mon 3 Sep 12
You could have toned down your stage show to work with what was available if you wanted to I am sure. Fatboy was great
clubrob6
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10:48am Mon 3 Sep 12
Roger Francais wrote:This is exactly what would have happened,i also think she thinks she is better than she actually is.She will be a has been and forgotten in a couple of years.
My sources (official) tell me she would`nt sing live at the gig and the backing tracks couldnt be brought in time!
clubrob6
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10:56am Mon 3 Sep 12
Old Ladys Gin wrote:I agree when a performer thinks they are special when they are not they lose public support.I certainly was not excited she was going to perform in fact although ive heard her name i dont know who she is except x factor has been,which is what she will be soon a HAS BEEN and FORGOTTEN ABOUT.
Instant career suicide, and before it has even started!
BlackRocker
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11:33am Mon 3 Sep 12
cancelaccount
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11:36am Mon 3 Sep 12
ArundelTerrazzo
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12:48pm Mon 3 Sep 12
ArundelTerrazzo
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12:48pm Mon 3 Sep 12
ArundelTerrazzo
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12:48pm Mon 3 Sep 12
ArundelTerrazzo
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12:48pm Mon 3 Sep 12
simonbn3
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8:20pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Bye Alexandra ...... next!
BEVIE33
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9:00am Wed 5 Sep 12
Roundbill says...
3:46pm Sun 2 Sep 12
lol