Disappointment for Purple Helmets

The voice of the Purple Helmets says he’s disappointed the stunt riders won’t be gracing Douglas promenade this year – because there’ll be no roads-closed entertainment.

Derry Kissack says although the troupe will be performing their annual show at Onchan Raceway on Mad Sunday, they won’t be doing their usual act outside Bushy’s Beer Tent.

He says the government has badly underestimated visitor demand for entertainment outside the landmark venue.

And he says it’s not the first time:

Listen to what he has to say - HERE

Bushy's boss disappointed over TT Prom entertainment

No free roads-closed events outside Beer Tent this year

The head of Bushy’s brewery says he can’t understand the government’s decision not to provide any festival entertainment on Douglas Promenade this year.

Traditionally, stunt shows and other acts perform on closed roads outside the landmark beer tent in the Bottleneck Car Park – but this year there’ll be nothing there.

Martin Brunnschweiler says the last time the government made such an announcement was in 2009, and there was a huge backlash from festivalgoers.

He says he’s disappointed – but hopes it won’t affect his trade:

Hear what he has to say - HERE