BBC - Radio 1's Big Weekend - 2009 - Marina and the Diamonds

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend - 9th-10th May Lydiard Park Swindon

Line up / Marina and the Diamonds

Introduction

They may be the latest in a long line of bands named Somebody and the Somethings, but don't be put off. Marina and The Diamonds play an agitated blend of stirring synth-pop and released debut single Obsessions on London's Neon Gold label, home also to the hotly-tipped Passion Pit.

Marina's half Welsh, half Greek, and wholly brilliant. She's a big fan of Kate Bush, and her performances are every bit as powerful. On stage, she's a pocket-rocket, exploding with creativity. Watch Marina for just a second and you'll fall head over heels for her passion and charm. Not to be missed.

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1. At 3:22pm on 07 May 2009, rickbert wrote:
I'm looking forward to seeing Marina at Radio 1's big weekend so much! She's gonna be HUGE this year!

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2. At 02:10am on 11 May 2009, HuckleberrySwin wrote:
This is a great act - I could hear Kate Bush, Hazel O'Connor, Lene Lovich influences.

Recommend this lot to everyone!

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3. At 1:17pm on 11 May 2009, gregorsten wrote:
She's just ace!

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4. At 5:31pm on 12 May 2009, gleedowen wrote:
Ohh... Marina was amazing at big weekend! Totally amazing. I had sort of heard of her and knew the song 'robots', but she is mesmerising on stage and blew me away. She is such a foxy minx too. One smile and ur in lurv dudes - i warn you!

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5. At 2:25pm on 13 May 2009, Getoffitsmine wrote:
Sorry people, but were you listening to the same thing I just heard? She's terrible!
She can't sing; she comes across as tone deaf and warbles as if she's singing under water!
I can't see a future for them, sorry.

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6. At 3:39pm on 14 May 2009, U13958548 wrote:
Yes, shes a poor mans florence who is a poor mans Kate Bush.

Or do i not get it???????

J

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7. At 11:50am on 15 May 2009, DanTheManWhoCan wrote:
Ladies and gentleman - This year's Bulgarian entry to the Eurovision Song Contest! And the score from England is - I'll give her one!

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8. At 10:25am on 16 May 2009, brunoboi wrote:
I'm really looking forward to the new EP in June. Shame she didn't do Mowgli's Road but the beautiful I Am Not A Robot makes up for it.

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9. At 12:49pm on 18 May 2009, ashleighax wrote:
Marina is awesome! It's obvious she was a bit nervous here! Probably the reason why her voice is shaky.

I think she is amazing and her recordings are brilliant. Just check out her myspace if you have any doubt.

She's gonna be huge this year!

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