There. I have said it.
I resigned from Trent Sound as a result of a petty argument, and never actually wanted to stop doing the show that I regard as my baby. You shouldn't pick a favourite child, but of all the projects I am involved in, The Sunday Alternative is probably the one that I will always be associated with and I'm delighted to be able to bring it back, if only to stop people asking me if I'm ever going to do it again.
Obviously I am proud of my involvement with NottinghamLIVE and the promotion of Nottingham's music scene, and of course I also love the show I do in America, again promoting Nottingham's musical output. Both shows are of vital importance, not only to Darren and myself, but to Nottingham. I will be continuing to do these shows on top of my commitment to The Sunday Alternative.
It has been said that TSA is "the reason computers have speakers", and I hope I can live up to such an accolade and continue to provide such a varied and entertaining show. If it wasn't for the ridiculous fee, (£180 just to be nominated), then I imagine that Sony would be engraving my name on the award now to save time.
I'm joking of course. This arrogance is merely a persona, although TSA is a fucking good show at the end of the day, and this time it won't be on at the end of the day. The new show starts at seven o'clock on Sunday evening and will be 100% live.
On Top Gear, they often refer to 'old Top Gear', meaning before the massive rebranding. This is what will be happening to The Sunday Alternative, a complete reboot. Of course elements will be the same; great music, live bands, and intelligent conversation, but I won't be rehashing the show that the British public, and indeed the English speaking world, remembers.
The show starts on Sunday 7th April. It will be great.
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