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Thousands of revellers are expected on Brighton seafront for a beach party organised by DJ Fatboy Slim. Thousands of revellers have descended on Brighton seafront for a beach party organised by DJ Fatboy Slim.
About 20,000 people, the majority from the East Sussex city, have bought tickets for the sell-out Big Beach Boutique 4 event on Madeira Drive. About 20,000 people, the majority from the East Sussex city, bought tickets for the sell-out Big Beach Boutique 4 event on Madeira Drive.
Fatboy Slim, aka Norman Cook, will top the bill in his home city on Saturday evening following Beardyman, Danny Tanaglia and Layo and Bushwacka. Fatboy Slim, or Norman Cook, topped the bill in his home city on Saturday evening following Beardyman, Danny Tanaglia and Layo and Bushwacka.
His last beach party in Brighton was on a rain-soaked New Year's Day in 2007.His last beach party in Brighton was on a rain-soaked New Year's Day in 2007.
The DJ received 15 electric shocks while on stage in the wet conditions. The DJ then received 15 electric shocks while on stage in the wet conditions.
His inaugural gig on the city's beach in July 2002 provoked safety fears when public transport was overwhelmed and emergency services had to weave through crowded streets because the party attracted 250,000 people instead of the anticipated 60,000. The one thing I can guarantee is that it will be better than New Year's Day, it couldn't really be worse Norman Cook This year tickets have mainly been limited to people in the Brighton area and a search policy will be implemented to prevent glass, alcohol and drugs being taken into the area. His inaugural gig on the city's beach in July 2002 provoked safety fears when public transport was overwhelmed and emergency services had to weave through crowded streets because the party attracted 250,000 people instead of the anticipated 60,000. The one thing I can guarantee is that it will be better than New Year's Day, it couldn't really be worse Norman Cook
The concert will mark a finale of summer events for Cook who has performed at major music shows across Europe almost every weekend since March. This year tickets were mainly limited to people in the Brighton area and a search policy has been implemented to prevent glass, alcohol and drugs being taken into the area.
"This is my last date of the whole summer season and that's good news for two reasons - a, I'll be very excited and celebrating, and, b, the show is pretty tight now. I think people are going to really enjoy it," he said. The concert is a finale of summer events for Cook who has performed 38 gigs this year, including major music shows across Europe almost every weekend.
"This is my last date of the whole summer season and that's good news for two reasons - A, I'll be very excited and celebrating and B, the show is pretty tight now. I think people are going to really enjoy it," he said.
"The one thing I can guarantee is that it will be better than New Year's Day, it couldn't really be worse.""The one thing I can guarantee is that it will be better than New Year's Day, it couldn't really be worse."
Potential over-crowdingPotential over-crowding
People without tickets are being urged not to turn up for the event. People without tickets were urged not to turn up for the event.
A Brighton and Hove City Council spokesman said: "This is a ticket-only event and it is sold out so people hanging around either trying to get in or trying to listen to the music could cause congestion on the roads and pavements and potentially cause over-crowding around the area.A Brighton and Hove City Council spokesman said: "This is a ticket-only event and it is sold out so people hanging around either trying to get in or trying to listen to the music could cause congestion on the roads and pavements and potentially cause over-crowding around the area.
"By all means people should get outside and enjoy the sunshine but we would ask them to think responsibly and not cause any problems to the police and the council who are trying to facilitate the event." "By all means people should get outside and enjoy the sunshine, but we would ask them to think responsibly and not cause any problems to the police and the council who are trying to facilitate the event."
A team of litterpickers paid for by the promoters are expected to clear the site by noon on Monday.A team of litterpickers paid for by the promoters are expected to clear the site by noon on Monday.