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Conference gasps as Wilson rant savages Popstars and Radio One. (Midem News).
Tony Wilson turned media assassin at this year's Midem, literally firing a crossbow at targets representing Popstars and Radio One.
The In The City founder caused a packed press conference to take a sharp intake of breath last Monday as he picked up the weapon, then took aim at a helium balloon pinned to a wall and hearing the name of the reality TV pop show.
The stunt brought a dramatic end to a session in which Wilson accused Radio One and Popstars of damaging the UK music industry. "We all think Popstars is shite and the Radio One monopoly doesn't help," ranted Wilson, as he revealed that the theme of this year's ITC event will be British music "retaking the world". "British music needs to ...
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