By Alan Wilson, Rocktalk writer

SNOW PATROL, The View and Deacon Blue have been targeted by a group of Dundee businessmen planning a massive open-air Hogmanay party at Camperdown Park.

The consortium has applied to the city council for a licence for the two-day event and their application is to be heard later this month.

Three taxi drivers, a publican and another two businessmen are behind the scheme, which would also see bands like Madness and UB40 approached to play on New Year’s Day.

A spokesman for the group, Three Js Promotions, said they are Dundee people fed up with the city’s lack of a major Hogmanay celebration.

Basing their proposal on the Radio 1 Big Weekend event at Camperdown Park last May, the group have contacted all the relevant authorities about it and have funding in place.

“We’ve put a lot of work into this and we’ve been speaking to a lot of people about it,” the spokesman said.

“You’re looking at a 15,000 crowd each day and the ticket price would be around £40.”

He added that he feels a lot of unexpected obstacles are being placed in front of the group’s plans causing frustration.

Lord Provost John Letford confirmed last night he was aware of the application and it will be considered on its merits.

His membership of the licensing committee and licensing board barred him from speaking in detail.