Hungry Pigeon are proud to announce that we're nominated for Four Categories in this years UK Festival Awards

The Festival was headlined by Athlete in the centre of Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens, as well as featuring appearances from The Travelling Band, Reverend Soundsystem, Liam Frost, Kid British, Kirsty Almeida and many many more throughout established venues in the Northern Quarter

The event attracted 14,000 people over the May Bank Holiday weekend of May 28th to 30th and the 4 nominations this year follow on from our nomination in the Best Metropolitan Festival in our inaugral year in 2009

The categories Hungry Pigeon are nominated in are:
* Best Medium Size Festival
* Best Metropolitan Festival
* The Grass Roots Festival Award
* Family Festival Award

Hungry Pigeon spokesman Alex McCann says "It's a real honour to be nominated for our festival on a national level, and for the 2nd year in a row. We started Hungry Pigeon as 4 promoters coming together to put Manchester music on the map and create a great festival. We couldn't have got this far without Manchester City Council and Visit Manchester, who help us so much, and this years sponsor HL Jeans Co. And of course it goes without saying the great people of Manchester and those that travel from all over the UK and Europe for Hungry Pigeon"

The public can vote for Hungry Pigeon in the UK Festival awards here

http://uk.festivalawards.com/

Voting ends on Oct 6th

Thanks

Hungry Pigeon Team

*** Hungry Pigeon 2010 sponsored by HL Jeans Co ***
www.hungrypigeon.com

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Athlete @ Hungry Pigeon Festival Manchester

The Ivor Novello award winning group Athlete kicked off their headlining gig at Hungry Pigeon with some laid back numbers which was to kick-start a thoroughly enjoyable gig. Although slightly mainstream the set itself had lots to offer to the captivated audience the band had attracted, you still felt there was that certain something lacking in the bands songs that hasn't pushed them forward onto that A-list status some many before them have achieved. But, as they were heading off for a tour of the USA the next day you get the feeling that Athlete are still doing something right. But all in all the set consisted of all the songs we expected and more, even if you did get the feeling he didn't like the glare of the photographers lenses on him as, lead singer, Jack Pott seemed pretty happy when they were going. With an outstanding set though, they managed to push away the grey and overcast weather to provide the audience with what they had come to see, a tightly polished set, a downright abundance of great tracks and with intelligent lyrics and great melodies to boot.

Reviews by Alison Goggin

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Hungry Pigeon Hits Manchester this weekend

Pioneering fashion brand HL Jeans Co. are set to team up with this year's Hungry Pigeon in Manchester and we at MusicMafiaUK will be there to cover the event and bring you all thats happening.

As we all know, Manchester has always been a mecca for music and fashion. The likes of Gio Goi have sprung up from the city, while the area's reputation for producing countless great bands and producers extends internationally.

Taking place between May 28th - 30th, Hungry Pigeon brings together the twin worlds of music and fashion. HL Jeans Co. are set to play a prominent role, with tons of up and coming talent set to be unveiled.

Taking place at venues across the city, the likes of The Jessie Rose Trip, Misty's Big Adventure, Beggar Joe, Manchester Samba and more have been confirmed.

Elsewhere, hotly tipped local newcomers The Travelling Band are due to perform. After their set at Glastonbury last year the group were personally invited back by festival supremo Michael Eavis.

High praise indeed! With a host of labels seeking their signature, you can find out what has been causing the hype at a very special performance by The Travelling Band at this year's Hungry Pigeon.

Meanwhile, a series of events sees HL Jeans Co. take control of a tent in Piccadilly Gardens. Guest DJs will perform, with the brand offering some exclusive competitions, giveaways and much more.

In addition to this, HL Jeans Co. are teaming up with the festival to launch a limited edition range of Hungry Pigeon t-shirts. HL Jeans Co. spokesperson, Jan Duckworth, said "It’s great to be involved in this city’s biggest outdoor festival, with great bands and venues in and around The Northern Quarter. This association breathes life into our Jeans Collection and we’re delighted we can do this whilst supporting our home city!"

Hungry Pigeon takes place between May 28th - 30th.

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