“We were really pleased when Radio 2 got in touch to engage with us about access to the #R2InThePark Festival coming to Preston and I have to say I think they did a great job, we know not everyone will be happy but there was just over 70’000 visitors over the 3 days of which 20% will have been disabled people – and the access team were amazing, so helpful and accommodating, they just wanted everyone to enjoy the festival.” DENW CEO Mel Close shares.
The event was across 3 days in September at Moor Park in Preston and Sunday was definitely more challenging with the awful weather conditions and so muddy underfoot – but the team tried their best to help everyone.
We appreciated their support and that they prioitised the accessibility of their local music fans of Lancashire and beyond by asking DPO (Disabled Persons Organisations) like DENW for input into how to make the event as accessible as possible.
It was fabulous to support them to create their accessibility pack which you can take a look at here – https://www.bbc.co.uk/backstage/radio2inthepark/access
Check out Travis in this short clip of a pan of the crowd to get a flavour for the event and size from @Closie01…
The first video I took and still my favourite! The sight of around 30000 in #preston pogoing incredible well played @TravisBand @blogpreston #R2InThePark pic.twitter.com/FUNSzvqj1R
— Natalie Close (@Closie01) September 9, 2024
And here are some photos… before and after the typical Preston rain!
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- Wide shot of the big stage, in the dark, with bright LED strobe lights beaming out across the audience.
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- Shot of Mel and friend in a wet Preston event at Radio2 Festival
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- Wide shot of someone facing away from the camera, sat on a 4-seater bench, sat holding a clear brolly over their head.
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- Wide shot of the stage, with sun shining, lots of people in a crowd, in front of the stage.
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- Photo of Mel smiling at the camera, dark night with crowds in the background a a big funfair wheel on the Moor Park in Preston
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- Photo of Mel and friend in daytime with stage to the right of the shot
BBC Radio2’s graphi promoting the line-up text saying : Saturday STING, Sugababes, Snow Patrol, Craig David, Kim Wilde, Pixie Lott, Shaznay Lewis, Travis. Sunday. PET SHOP BOYS, Manic Street Preacher, Sister Slider Ft Kathy Sledge, Paul Heaton, Gabrielle, Shed Seven, Delta Goodren, Haircut 100.
