I'll start this, as I've never really DJ'd there, so have no real motive for doing this. Other than I know how hard it is as a promoter, when your up, people want to knock you down.

Don't really know him, only spoken to him a a few times and he seems a nice guy. But he has done a fantastic job with the weekender and I know first hand that many artists in the US have been so pleased to perform there.

So lets be having you words of support for the guy, may help in the future or lift his spirits

I'll start this, as I've never really DJ'd there, so have no real motive for doing this. Other than I know how hard it is as a promoter, when your up, people want to knock you down.

Don't really know him, only spoken to him a a few times and he seems a nice guy. But he has done a fantastic job with the weekender and I know first hand that many artists in the US have been so pleased to perform there.

So lets be having you words of support for the guy, may help in the future or lift his spirits

Don't know if people know what's happened with him - saw the topic last night but it was all hints and innuendos so I have no idea what it's about, but apologies if I missed a post explaining whats been happening.

Both Rob and Karen are good friends of ours and whatever has gone off here is very sad indeed, I've not DJ'd at the weekender since 2004 but did the first few and Rob's commitment and professional approach to all aspects of the event were second to none, you can sometimes put your heart and soul into something and still be pushed out of the picture, you both have our support and we are down the end of a phone if you need a chat.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I'll start this, as I've never really DJ'd there, so have no real motive for doing this. Other than I know how hard it is as a promoter, when your up, people want to knock you down.

Don't really know him, only spoken to him a a few times and he seems a nice guy. But he has done a fantastic job with the weekender and I know first hand that many artists in the US have been so pleased to perform there.

So lets be having you words of support for the guy, may help in the future or lift his spirits

nice one Dave

as we're all getting getting second hand news on here we really don't know the score so it's best not to judge all ready were getting stories about people waiting in the wings to take their place if this is true then that's out of order let the true facts come out first but it a shame because rob and Karen have worked hard i remember speaking to Karen just after the weekender in march they was organizing this one on now so i'm with Dave giving them some support

Don't know if people know what's happened with him - saw the topic last night but it was all hints and innuendos so I have no idea what it's about, but apologies if I missed a post explaining whats been happening.

i'm with you pete .... bit premature to show support when we have no idea what happened , did he jump or was he pushed ?

i'm with you pete .... bit premature to show support when we have no idea what happened , did he jump or was he pushed ?

i don't think it's premature showing support we all know something going on by the reports coming out of prestatyn there's nothing wrong in showing support to freinds what ever went on

Don't know if people know what's happened with him - saw the topic last night but it was all hints and innuendos so I have no idea what it's about, but apologies if I missed a post explaining whats been happening.

And I'm sure you'll never hear the full story. But it does seem that Rob one of the main movers behind the very sucessful weekender has parted company with them and I happy to show some support, even at this early stage.

Anything Rob And Karen do

has the whole backing of myself, Andy Jackson

And all at Sweetsoul

Newark

Doug

not a lot but we do show support in a couple we no to be

one of us,

i don't think it's premature showing support we all know something going on by the reports coming out of prestatyn there's nothing wrong in showing support to freinds what ever went on

Well 1) I don't know Rob and 2) I don't know whats going on, so on that basis how am I supposed to show support for someone I don't know and don't know whats happened to him? Not saying I won't or son't want to, but I don't know anything about it, thats why I asked what was going on!

Edited October 13, 200717 yr by Pete S

Well 1) I don't know Rob and 2) I don't know whats going on, so on that basis how am I supposed to show support for someone I don't know and don't know whats happened to him? Not saying I won't or son't want to, but I don't know anything about it, thats why I asked what was going on!

well 1 i do know rob and karen so on that basis i do support them and i'm not asking you to support them what i'm saying is i me leon brown supports them so there you go don't see the point of your post if i didn't know someone then i don't think i could comment about them

oh i haven't got a 2 because said it all in one

Edited October 13, 200717 yr by Glawsters Best

It seems to be very extreme action by Pontins when you think how much work Rob has done to establish their soul weekenders. Good luck in any negotiations Rob.

Edited October 14, 200717 yr by ady croasdell

Rob and Karen : you know who your friends and supporters are ......

Malc Burton

Any drunken indiscretions now corrected.

Edited October 14, 200717 yr by ady croasdell

I'll start this, as I've never really DJ'd there, so have no real motive for doing this. Other than I know how hard it is as a promoter, when your up, people want to knock you down.

Don't really know him, only spoken to him a a few times and he seems a nice guy. But he has done a fantastic job with the weekender and I know first hand that many artists in the US have been so pleased to perform there.

So lets be having you words of support for the guy, may help in the future or lift his spirits

Exactly the same as me Dave, and I agree with your sentiment entirely.

Karen I heard you had been attacked, I hope you are ok my duk.

UNTILL WE HAVE THE FACTS WHO KNOWS WHATS BEEN HAPPENING, BUT I WILL SAY AS A REGULAR AT THE WEEKENDERS THEY HAVE THE SUPPORT OF ALL THE SOUTH WALES CREW WHO THINK THAT THEY DO A GREAT JOB,

HOPE EVERYTHING GOES WELL

WAZZ

well, ive read some right old coblers on here, but, this takes the biscuit....how can we give anyone any support, if we dont know what were supporting them in......how about a bit of information here

well, ive read some right old coblers on here, but, this takes the biscuit....how can we give anyone any support, if we dont know what were supporting them in......how about a bit of information here

I'll just close the tread, it's more trouble than it's worth. As I have said Rob & Karen Wigley have been asked to leave the management of the weekender. Will anyone know the full story ?, I dought it. But who cares, if only for their contribution in the past to the UK soul scene I gave people that are aware to some extent, of recent happenings a chance to voice some positive remarks and support. If you not aware of anything that has recently happen or don't not know who they are, don't contribute. If you are asking for 'Stop the car as you drive by' blow by blow account, i'm sure that can be found if you try. As has been said by several on here and comfirmed by people at the event, they were asked to leave after an incident at the weekender. Little thanks for all the years they have put in, what ever happened

Edited October 14, 200717 yr by Dave Thorley

I'll just close the tread, it's more trouble than it's worth. As I have said Rob & Karen Wigley have been asked to leave the management of the weekender. Will anyone know the full story ?, I dought it. But who cares, if only for their contribution in the past to the UK soul scene I gave people that are aware to some extent, of recent happenings a chance to voice some positive remarks and support. If you not aware of anything that has recently happen or don't not know who they are, don't contribute. If you are asking for 'Stop the car as you drive by' blow by blow account, i'm sure that can be found if you try. As has been said by several on here and comfirmed by people at the event, they were asked to leave after an incident at the weekender. Little thanks for all the years they have put in, what ever happen

you never said that theyve been asked to leave the management, just asked people to show support, i didnt want a blow by blow account, just a little clue as to what your posting was about would have been nice

you never said that theyve been asked to leave the management, just asked people to show support, i didnt want a blow by blow account, just a little clue as to what your posting was about would have been nice

It has been all over the site for the last few days under several treads, sorry maybe should of linked it. But it's not a great subject, was just trying to do something positive.

It has been all over the site for the last few days under several treads, sorry maybe should of linked it. But it's not a great subject, was just trying to do something positive.

sorry dave, i hadn't seen the other threads,

I would like to join in with my support for Rob and Karen used to attend the weekender before we moved to Turkey july 2007

they are a fab couple and have worked really hard I hope they sort it out it

like Dave says little thanks for all the years they have put in

I would like to thank them both for some wonderful memories

Bernadett Jones

Rob/Karen.

You have our support.

Dukesy & Julie

And it goes without saying, Karen & Rob you have my full support

QoFxx

Just out of curiosity, have Rob & Karen been given the elbow from organising Prestatyn, if so who is doing it now and will it effect the one in February,

whatever has happened good luck to you both

hi all , having been to all the prestayns, since they started, i would like to give my support ,to rob and karen , dont know what as happend ,but no dought,we will all find out sooner or later,they have done a wonderful job since it started,just seems a bit strange, if something as happened,no one will explain what .all best mr j.p.

Known Rob for decades, met Karen a couple of times now and always impressed by them as a couple. If this is a case of offering support to two genuine, honest, friendly, reliable people . . . . consider that support there, always. Dean

As per the previous post, I echo the sentiments and also add my support. A nicer couple you couldnt wish to meet.

Dave

Have know rob for a long time, top bloke

if rob and karen have had an disagreement surely the rest of the midnight hour team have got to thrash it out with pontins and try and get them back on board

I hope they dont leave them stranded, pontins must make loads on these out of season weekenders, and I have always enjoyed them especially the showcases

anybody know the reasons yet??

if rob and karen have had an disagreement surely the rest of the midnight hour team have got to thrash it out with pontins and try and get them back on board

I hope they dont leave them stranded, pontins must make loads on these out of season weekenders, and I have always enjoyed them especially the showcases

anybody know the reasons yet??

YES i agree,just when something is dead right it goes wrong

no im not talking about my team--crewe alexandra------or am i

the others need to get it sorted to be as it was,worst case doo da would be pontins picking the acts

d.js .........oh no

dont know whats happened at all,all i heard was a fight on thursday---is this anything to do with it

Just had a lengthy chat with Rob & Karen Wigley.

Karen has attended a close friends funeral today so is obviously in a bit of a state.

They have asked me to thank everybody for their kind words & support.

Thanks,

Mart...

Edited October 15, 200717 yr by CUNNIE

I,m not 100% sure whats gone on but both Rob n Karen are nice people and

have my upmost respect, Rob has worked extremely hard with a few others

to make Prestatyn Weekender the legend it is and i hope he soon sorts out any problems

that may have happened over the past week..

Kind Regards Ian Cunliffe

Slightly embarrassed at being the subject of my own thread !!

Thank you very much for all kind words, phone calls, e-mails, PMs,Texts. The phone has not stopped ringing since Friday. (we have 5 lines)

Myself & Karen are very touched by the true and genuine support of our many friends on the Scene.

Love to all

Rob & Karen Wigley

Boycott anyone?

Boycott anyone?

There are three types of people on this scene,

1. The Originals and Rare- Its like a hard to find record that you have been looking for over the years and could never afford, these people are very few and far between, and what what you can call true friends for life.

2. The Reissues - These are the people who come onto the scene, and think they should be the be all and end all, believe me you're not!

3. The Boots - The people who have come back after being to a couple of dos in the 7ts, think they know it all, the wannabe crowd who still wear the baggies and badges who think its just the same as it was at the last event they went too in the 7ts.

Karen and Rob have my full support both in the past, present and indeed the future, and anything that they decide to do can only be a good thing. These two people fit into catogory 1 in my book.

MadKev.

There are three types of people on this scene,

1. The Originals and Rare- Its like a hard to find record that you have been looking for over the years and could never afford, these people are very few and far between, and what what you can call true friends for life.

2. The Reissues - These are the people who come onto the scene, and think they should be the be all and end all, believe me you're not!

3. The Boots - The people who have come back after being to a couple of dos in the 7ts, think they know it all, the wannabe crowd who still wear the baggies and badges who think its just the same as it was at the last event they went too in the 7ts.

Karen and Rob have my full support both in the past, present and indeed the future, and anything that they decide to do can only be a good thing. These two people fit into catogory 1 in my book.

MadKev.

Totally agree with your comments,couldn't have put better myself.

Rob & Karen definitely fall into category No1,known them both over 20yrs two nicer people you couldn't wish to meet, so whatever occurs they know they have massive support behind them.

Chuddy

Slightly embarrassed at being the subject of my own thread !!

Thank you very much for all kind words, phone calls, e-mails, PMs,Texts. The phone has not stopped ringing since Friday. (we have 5 lines)

Myself & Karen are very touched by the true and genuine support of our many friends on the Scene.

Love to all

Rob & Karen Wigley

dont know and dont care what happened if two people put soo much into making everyones weekend so bloody great and the memories last forever that we keep going back year after year, then they must have been doing something right. they have our full support.

tony and jackie wildman

2 very important people on the soul scene who go about their business in a very proffessional way, whatever venture they do in the future i'm sure will be a success as no one cannot say anything about their commitment to the scene.

Rob Karen no doubt we'll all be seeing you soon

There are three types of people on this scene,

1. The Originals and Rare- Its like a hard to find record that you have been looking for over the years and could never afford, these people are very few and far between, and what what you can call true friends for life.

2. The Reissues - These are the people who come onto the scene, and think they should be the be all and end all, believe me you're not!

3. The Boots - The people who have come back after being to a couple of dos in the 7ts, think they know it all, the wannabe crowd who still wear the baggies and badges who think its just the same as it was at the last event they went too in the 7ts.

Karen and Rob have my full support both in the past, present and indeed the future, and anything that they decide to do can only be a good thing. These two people fit into catogory 1 in my book.

MadKev.

What a load of tripe!

Sorry, but I don't think your comments are called for. Where do people like you get off - generalising about the type of people on the scene. What's it got to do with what's happened to Karen and Rob Wigley anyway?

Who cares when people actually got into the scene. It's attitudes like yours that creates the negative political clap-trap because you think you have a right to criticise others. What are you - a qualified psychiatrist who has met everyone on the scene

What a SNOB

What a load of tripe!

Sorry, but I don't think your comments are called for. Where do people like you get off - generalising about the type of people on the scene. What's it got to do with what's happened to Karen and Rob Wigley anyway?

Who cares when people actually got into the scene. It's attitudes like yours that creates the negative political clap-trap because you think you have a right to criticise others. What are you - a qualified psychiatrist who has met everyone on the scene

What a SNOB

well said

What a load of tripe!

Sorry, but I don't think your comments are called for. Where do people like you get off - generalising about the type of people on the scene. What's it got to do with what's happened to Karen and Rob Wigley anyway?

Who cares when people actually got into the scene. It's attitudes like yours that creates the negative political clap-trap because you think you have a right to criticise others. What are you - a qualified psychiatrist who has met everyone on the scene

What a SNOB

Agree too He forgot the 4th type of person on the scene ! Those that think being into this music makes them some kind of special person who has the right to brand & ridicule people that they don't even know.

Something tells me we may have stumbled across the Chief Inspector of the Soul Police here !

& if ever there was an off topic uncalled for post then that was it !

What a load of tripe!

Sorry, but I don't think your comments are called for. Where do people like you get off - generalising about the type of people on the scene. What's it got to do with what's happened to Karen and Rob Wigley anyway?

Who cares when people actually got into the scene. It's attitudes like yours that creates the negative political clap-trap because you think you have a right to criticise others. What are you - a qualified psychiatrist who has met everyone on the scene

What a SNOB

no 1 , im no snob , no 2 in my opinion this isnt political clap trap ,and further more the poeple i reffered to as the baggie pants brigade , are those who sit and moan the scene isnt atracting new blood are the same ones that are slating the younger kids who do come on the scene, and dont tell me isnt true cause i have seen it and just kook at the thread a couple of weeks ago. and no i am no trained psychiatrist but you lot just sit and listen to the same shite week in week out, move on for christ sake, this is 2007 not 1967

There are three types of people on this scene,

1. The Originals and Rare- Its like a hard to find record that you have been looking for over the years and could never afford, these people are very few and far between, and what what you can call true friends for life.

2. The Reissues - These are the people who come onto the scene, and think they should be the be all and end all, believe me you're not!

3. The Boots - The people who have come back after being to a couple of dos in the 7ts, think they know it all, the wannabe crowd who still wear the baggies and badges who think its just the same as it was at the last event they went too in the 7ts.

Karen and Rob have my full support both in the past, present and indeed the future, and anything that they decide to do can only be a good thing. These two people fit into catogory 1 in my book.

MadKev.

Sorry mate, but that 'clever' diatribe is very snobby - I take it your not a 2 or a 3?!

Therefore you're a 1?!

Snobby!!

There are three types of people on this scene,

1. The Originals and Rare- Its like a hard to find record that you have been looking for over the years and could never afford, these people are very few and far between, and what what you can call true friends for life.

2. The Reissues - These are the people who come onto the scene, and think they should be the be all and end all, believe me you're not!

3. The Boots - The people who have come back after being to a couple of dos in the 7ts, think they know it all, the wannabe crowd who still wear the baggies and badges who think its just the same as it was at the last event they went too in the 7ts.

Karen and Rob have my full support both in the past, present and indeed the future, and anything that they decide to do can only be a good thing. These two people fit into catogory 1 in my book.

MadKev.

kev, you snob you've upset all the twos and threes........i predict a riot.......the twos & threes are revolting

Kev,

First you upset J.T. after your kid did, now you've upset a further 80% of the scene!!!

I knew there was a reason me & Gail liked you so much!!

Be careful,it's a jungle out there,

Spot.

p.s. Rob & Karen have our support & we don't need to know what happened, they're just good people.

Edited October 24, 200717 yr by spot

There are three types of people on this scene,

1. The Originals and Rare- Its like a hard to find record that you have been looking for over the years and could never afford, these people are very few and far between, and what what you can call true friends for life.

2. The Reissues - These are the people who come onto the scene, and think they should be the be all and end all, believe me you're not!

3. The Boots - The people who have come back after being to a couple of dos in the 7ts, think they know it all, the wannabe crowd who still wear the baggies and badges who think its just the same as it was at the last event they went too in the 7ts.

Karen and Rob have my full support both in the past, present and indeed the future, and anything that they decide to do can only be a good thing. These two people fit into catogory 1 in my book.

MadKev.

hello madkev, cor I wish you were my best friend......do I know you?...

If people want to discuss Kev's statement on the scene I suggest you start a new topic and leave this one for the purpose it was intended.

There are three types of people on this scene,

1. The Originals and Rare- Its like a hard to find record that you have been looking for over the years and could never afford, these people are very few and far between, and what what you can call true friends for life.

2. The Reissues - These are the people who come onto the scene, and think they should be the be all and end all, believe me you're not!

3. The Boots - The people who have come back after being to a couple of dos in the 7ts, think they know it all, the wannabe crowd who still wear the baggies and badges who think its just the same as it was at the last event they went too in the 7ts.

Karen and Rob have my full support both in the past, present and indeed the future, and anything that they decide to do can only be a good thing. These two people fit into catogory 1 in my book.

MadKev.

I'm a 4th type - An MP3 of a tailor made track - I used to be active on the scene, am not any longer, still collect to a certain extent, have no idea about the current big tracks, what stuff is worth, who's in vogue or not (and don't care). Still love the music and always will but I couldn't care less about the rest of it really.

Phil

i have known both karen a nd rob for about 5 yrs now i have always found them to be honest and genuine couple. but i do know that both me and sue find it very hard to believe all the storys that are going round and to be honest we all no how things get added on to things but i for one along with sue give our full support and look forward to bridlington we went last yr and loved it karen and rob keep your chins up and im at the end of the phone if we can be of any help then call us looking forward to seeing you both soon

from uncle dave