The Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project 2010 - Photos

As regular readers will know, The Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project took place in 14 countries around the world last weekend and BobbySix.com was at the Canadian-themed event in Bangalore. Expect a full review from the big night in India soon, but, for now, here is what went down in the other locations.

More than 18,000 people from six continents across ten time zones witnessed the result of over 33,000 suggestions as to what characteristics made up each county's local nightlife. Highlights included a surprise performance from dubstep star Tinie Tempah in London, Marcus Schultz bringing some German techno to Cape Town, Brazilian freestyle footballers & samba drummers creating a carnival atmosphere in Sydney and German electronic sensation Peaches teaming up with South African Lim Pop group Gazelle to perform a song they co-wrote especially for the event in Berlin. UK curator Zane Lowe (pictured, top) busted out a DJ set, while live performances from Dirty Vegas in Thailand and Bonde de Role in Australia were streamed live online. Here are a few snaps of the fun:

The Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project in numbers:
· 80 hours of performances across the world
· Approximately 1,400 tracks were played in 14 countries
· Over 50 artists and DJs performed to a crowd totalling around 18,000 people
· 2.7 tons of ice used by 200+ bartenders

BBC 6 Music saved

In news that will have music fans waving their cardigans above their bespectacled heads in delight, the BBC Trust has rejected the BBC's plan to close its station, 6 Music.

BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons - in a move that is sure to have lovers of indie music rushing to hug him like an especially emotional Morrissey fan - said that the case for the closure of 6 Music hadn't been made.

The initial decision in March to cut 6 Music - a station that plays alternative tunes and offers presenters such as Jarvis Cocker, Lauren Laverne, Andrew Collins, Richard Herring and Adam & Joe - was greeted with fury by marginalised music enthusiasts and led to a high-profile and well-organised protest campaign involving several bands, industry people and thousands of like-minded listeners. In announcing the decision to deny the closure of 6 music, Lyons admitted that, "There is no doubt there was a strong public response."

Today, Lauren Laverne posted on her Twitter, "6Music has been saved. Hooooorrrayyyyy!" Steve Lamacq's rather flamboyant use of exclamation marks ("Top work everyone!!!") suggested he was excited too, and Stuart Maconie was also keen to exclaim his happiness, "You did it kids!!"

Bobby Six headquarters is soundtracked by 6 music, so I would like to add my congratulations to all at the station, and add a big pat on the back to everyone involved in protesting. This is a victory for people who say no to being force-fed the latest auto-tuned, shiny and soulless dross that the commercial stations and the big labels constantly rotate. Simply, it is a victory for common sense and for good taste.