Musictoob Festival cancelled after police ban on Babyshambles and Pete Doherty

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Festival cancelled after police ban on Babyshambles and Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty and his band Babyshambles have been blocked from performing at a music festival because of fears they would “gee up” the crowd into a dangerous frenzy. Due to this, Moonfest (what a great name) has now been completely cancelled. Er..did I miss something? When did Sharia Law take over Wiltshire? The Guardian said “the decision came after police asked an intelligence officer to research Doherty’s band, Babyshambles, who were booked to headline Moonfest festival in Westbury, Wiltshire, next week. They concluded that the band’s tendency to “speed up and then slow down the music” could create a “whirlpool effect” and spark disorder.” Wow. Doherty tries hard, but on the rocknroll-ometer he’s pretty lame. He writes poetry for heaven’s sake. GG Allin is turning in his grave about now. Moonfest’s organiser, John Green, said he was “livid” at the decision. Superintendent Paul Williams (who is possibly Katy Perry’s dad in disguise) said the ban was designed to preserve public safety. “Experts are telling us that the profile of fans that follow Pete Doherty and Babyshambles is volatile, whereas the profile of someone that would follow around Cliff Richard or Bucks Fizz, for example, is completely different.” Cliff Richards and Bucks Fizz followers probably include Fred and Rose West. Rise up hippies, your time has come to fight THE MAN.

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