BBC - The 1Xtra Breakfast Show

Goodbye to the blog, but keep in touch!

2010-05-20T16:47:40Z

As my blogging heart bleeds I type with hope for the future, as I announce the end of the Breakfast Blog. The blog has seen me through the start of my radio career and been our vouce for some key events that the Breakfast team has experienced.. Some planned and others not. For example the morning after Michel Jackson's unexpected death. The relentless Breakfast tour along with the ridiculous tour bus!, meeting Whoopie, Napa!!! Oh & that 'Duffy' moment too!!! What a joy it has been.....

ARrrr enough of the self indulgent reminiscant twaddle and on to the next one!

The future is ..... drum roll please............ FACEBOOK! It was hurting our feelings that it'd have to take an age to sign in and comment on blog entries, then it would a wee while for us to post up pictures too. It's important that the party continues. So everything that we have here will now be there.. Get in touch and give us a poke please..

EXCITED.

Gem Xxx

Winners at The Sony Academy Awards!

2010-05-11T11:43:30Z

We have allowed ourselves until the end of the week of feeling celebratory about bagging the Silver award for the Best Breakfast Show at the Sony's last night. The Sony's is the equivalent of the Radio Bafta's!?The gold was given to BBC Radio 4's today show.. So we didn't feel to shabby at all! A big look for the entire 1X Breakfast team...(Big hugs to Ruby, Raeph, Janine & Julie, Ryan - we'd be nada without ya)...

BUT!!!

Our joy was scuppered with shock when Trevor was awarded the Gold award for being a champion of music & basically a legend of radio! It was so, so so special.. It was at the end of the night and we had no idea until a huge pic of the Nelson came up on one of the multiple screens, then a gospel choir sang to him.. His speech was also very special.. I cried my eyes out. Well done Nels, you deserve it! See our vid.. You can literally see Trev's eys pop out his sockets!

More Sony info here..

Gem Xx

So, the listeners dared me to wear Gaga style pants, I just couldn't go through with it! Sorry.. But I decided to to go for blue lips as inspired by Beyonce's new video. As brash as wearing a pants? Pretty much..... I still can't even decide what I think of it.. but it was fun! Fans include Fearne Cotton, Lauren Laverne & Huw Stephens.. at least.

Happs

2010-05-10T05:40:05Z

So at exactly 6.15am this morning I was standing on a table in the office posing for various photographs in my new pantalones (trousers basically).. and Trev walked in.. Happy to be reunited...

Gem Xx

P.S One line to describe my bottoms today..."They remind of what my nan would wear on the beach in Barbados" Said Ryan from the team.. whilst cracking up about my tropicana pants.

NOT GOT LONG BUT...

2010-04-23T11:42:13Z

I have two minutes to write a blog entry before I get picked up to go to Bristol, where I will film for another series of 'Frock Me'... the first one goes out on Sunday btw.. ! Janine (producer /scary big sister/mum) will cause me some damage if I leave the blog without a wee weekend entry.

This week of Brekkie shows has been the usual emotional rollercoaster.. Dizzee got the ball rolling on Monday bringing us his new tune 'Dirtee Disco' exclusively. Westwood's been dropping his bombs with us all week too, coming in everyday to tell us about his heroic missions as part of our 'Local Hero' campaign. On Tuesday I ended up getting roped in & went down to the bank of the River Thames with him and Scott Mills in a pair of toe capped wellington boots and cleared away some mess. Check out the video here! I must say hand on heart I never thought that Westwood would be able to change his dog like ways.. But he's softened up each and every single day, completing his missions with enthusiasm and care.... He didn't even mind when his pants fell down in front of Chipmunk!

I've really got to go now.. argh...

Gem Xx

Gemma Meets Jude Law & Forest Whitaker

2010-04-16T08:00:02Z

Repo Man is released in cinemas today, Gemma caught up with Hollywood heavy weights Jude Law & Forest Whitaker to talk about the movie.

HOW BIG IS YOUR BUNCH?

2010-04-13T07:20:16Z

Gem's keys..

Trev's keys..

Your bunches! Thank you everyone.. please let us know your thoughts...

SNOWBOMBING

2010-04-11T15:16:23Z

It's a Sunday and my first day of no travelling, no filming, no radio gassing in three whole weeks. But I'm enthused to write a blog about Snowbombing.. A festival I was lucky enough to go to for work last week, it's in the mountains of Mayerhofen, Austria. It was too much fun and very surreal for someone who scowls at any suggestion of Skiing / snowboarding and thinks that they are really afraid of heights! Get yourself up a mountain as soon as possible if you relate to any of the above. Special thanks too Mistajam for providing an off-duty dance-athon one night where he was spinning some tunes (Highlight: Rude Boy remix).

One day we drove two and half hours, took two cable cars 6ft up to watch Annie do her thang.

Picture taken by Danny North.

Back to Breakfast, full of mountain tales and excited about music.

Gem Xxx

Can I ski though?

How far would you go?

2010-04-09T14:51:51Z

Hiya this is Shaz T,

All week Trevor has been questioning whether work is taking over his social life, as he keeps missing out on major social events.
Today I found out that Trevor can't go to see his beloved Chelsea at the FA Cup Semi Final this weekend. Trevor kindly offered the Breakfast team his tickets and I was quick to accept the chance to go to Wembley, despite being a Man U fan. However, Trevor and Producer "Mean" Janine decided that I had to undertake an embarrassing challenge.

So after being a complete traitor to my team (Man U), I got the tickets! I will take lots of pics and report back to you on Monday - that's if Trevor finds the tickets!

Gemma got punked!

2010-04-08T13:27:19Z

Did you play any April fools pranks this year? We did. I know its a week ago, but have a listen to how we stitched Gemma up like a kipper...

Its a classic. Check it;

Shame!

Trevor takes a swing at golf in the studio

2010-04-08T11:58:59Z

With Tiger Woods' return to golf at the Masters today, sport guru David Garrido dropped by to give us the skinny on what we should be looking out for. In the way that only two sporting giants can, Trevor and David went head to head in the studio to see who was the best at golf (nothing was broken aside from a grown man's dignity).

To say that the standard on display was poor would be an understatement. Neither managed to get the ball in the coffee cup... although it is important to stress that Trevor felt the floor was far too bumpy to show off his skill (whatever).

Trevor to make a splash?

2010-04-07T11:46:33Z

Today we heard about a 102 year old woman who has gone back to primary school (talk about being the oldest in class). She always longed for the chance of a proper education and went back to fulfil her ambition. This got us thinking in the studio about what we want to achieve this year and we asked you what you're hoping to tick off the list...

We had suggestions of learning to kite surf; picking up a new language and helping out with a spot of charity work. As for Trevor, he feels he'd like to brush up on his swimming skills. Remarkably, Trevor isn't actually swimming in the photo below - it's actually an artist's impression but he already looks like a seasoned professional (perhaps).

Introducing...The All New Breakfast Team

2010-04-06T11:04:11Z

Here's the new Breakfast team, we thought it only proper to introduce them properly.

So, here's the lovely Shazin. This morning she exposed herself when asked about her weekend. Check this out, she supports Man U (I know, I know), and on the weekend of one of the biggest matches for the top two prem sides, she decides to not watch her beloved team, choosing instead to go to..... the boat race with her mate. Boat Race? What is that all about? Rubbing shoulders with posh peeps in straw boaters, when she should have been down the pub with her 3D specs on watching the match! It was as if she knew it was going to be a bad result for the red devils.

Anyways, apart from not supporting her team, Shazin comes from Bristol and her fave colour is pink.

And this, my friends is Will. Or as he is now called Will.He.Is. He comes from South West London and we think he likes mint choc chip ice-cream and running. He used to see himself as the new Craig David, then realised that comedy was far easier and became a stand-up comic - err, actually that last bit was a lie.

Will, in his spare time likes nothing better than to balance water bottles on his head. He believes it helps with digestion. Go Will, go!

Mary J & Trev

2010-03-30T10:44:49Z

My first memory of watching Trevor Nelson on the TV was him interviewing Mary J Blige in the back of some swanky car and quite literally breaking it down. I remember thinking.. wow! Yesterday, we dedicated an entire day to Mary J Blige here on 1X and what a pleasure it was.

Here's what happend when old chums, Trev & Mary hungout...

FASHIONABLE LEEDS

2010-03-28T12:11:02Z

Leeds was frocking marvellous.. It's interesting to see how trends translate differently depending on where you are around the country.

Yesterday I was filming for a new series of the 'Frock Me' in Leeds and met loadsa leading ladies & gents.

I also met Letitia who has big time fashion blog with hits that work out at about 2 million a year... To check out her blog click here... She was impressed by the edginess and dedication...

Laëtitia Wajnapel - Fash blogger..

FASH TAKEAWAY... Have a listen below and if ya like what ya hear use the embed to post it wherever ya fancy..

Gem Xx

PRE SUMMER FESTIVAL MASH UP GUIDE...

2010-03-25T08:48:48Z

"BRING RAIN COME!" Glastonbury 2008.

Some say there are way tooooo many festivals in the country these days. Others like me begin to salivate with excitement!

A festival is no longer a fixed term, spending five or so days in a yurt and singing songs around a fire is a cracking and traditional example yet now a day in a city park can also count as a festy experience (perfect the likes of Glasto virgin Trevor Nelson!).

For those that need easing in gently...........

R1 Big Weekend
May 22nd & 23rd 2010

The first to kick off a summer of rocking and rolling, headliners still to be confirmed (I've heard rumours around the office and they are BIG!!!)...

The best thing about R1 Big weekend is not only that live music abundant or that all the 1xtra and R1 DJ's running around too.... it's FREE!!!!

Where: It's happening in Bangor - North Wales... details to come on this very show, in coming weeks as to how get your tickets.

Florence & the machine at R1 Big weekend 2009.

For those who seek something legendary...

Glastonbury
JUNE 23rd - 27th 2010

I can honestly, hand on heart tell you that if you love music, you'll find a way to enjoy Glasto. It's flipping huge for starters, a sea of tents and happenings that is apparently as big as the city of Bath! Whether you want to learn circus skills drink herbal teas and discuss how to save the planet or simply get mashed and watch some gigantic headliners then it's got it all.

Rumours include Stevie Wonder, Kanye West & U2 have confirmed.

It all happens in the Eavis' family's garden in Somerset this year it's in it's 40th anniversary., tickets are already sold out - BUT cancelled tickets will be release for sale on Sunday 11th April.

My best Glasto memory: Can't decide whether it was being a backing dancer to Kate Nash dressed as a skeleton on the pyramid stage or watching Jay Z tear it up on the same stage the next evening! Or stumbling across a naked sauna tent.

For those looking for an alternative to Glastonbury

Hard rock Calling
JUNE 25th to 27th June (same weekend as Glasto)...

I've never been before. But this years confirmed line-up looks pretty flipping iconic. Especially if you're afraid of muddy hippies... Stevie's going to be celebrating his 60th birthday there on the Saturday with Jamiroquai, James Morrison and Corinne Bailey Rae.

It's all happening in Hyde Park - Pre sale tickets go in sale in the next half hour...

Here are some more to choose from too (click on links for more details!):

Wireless is going to be BIG this year! Jay Z, Mr Hudson, et all.
T in the Park - One word : Eminem.
Secret Garden Party: Bohemian dream.
Latitude - For the hi brow folk that like theatre & reading.
Bestival: The finale of the season, go to get fancily dressed and wasted. Click here for an example of the type of outfits too expect!

Oh & if you're under 18 the Underage festival is extraordinary! You're not even allowed in if you're abouve 18 & the line up is wicked!

Gem Xxxxxx

What r ya thoughts?..