Pop superstar Olly Murs is set to light up Blackpool this August as the headline performer for the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event on the evening of Friday 29 August. Fresh from his UK-wide arena tour, Olly will take to the stage on Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland to deliver an hour-long show-stopping set, completely free, with fans, locals and visitors invited to join in the fun.
Olly Murs will be joined by X Factor winner Louisa Johnson for an evening of free, unmissable live entertainment, and will write his name into history alongside an esteemed list of high-profile celebrities, performers and personalities who have held the honour of switching on the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations. The Friday night celebration will once again start with a ‘Blackpool Introduces’ showcase featuring the best of local talent. Further announcements on the line-up will be announced shortly.
24,000 free tickets have been made available for those wishing to attend, with the ballot for tickets now live exclusively on the VisitBlackpool website. A set allocation has been made exclusively available for local residents, with tourists, music lovers and entertainment fans also invited to enter for their chance to win free tickets to this year’s Switch-On event. Allocation is restricted to four tickets per household. The ballot closes at 10am on Monday 11 August.
Festival organisers will also be introducing a live screening zone on the promenade, allowing those who miss out on tickets to soak up the atmosphere and be a part of what promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment.
Olly Murs said: “I am buzzing to be performing at Blackpool Illuminations on Friday 29 August! I haven’t performed there since 2011, so it’s about time!! It’ll be an incredible night, with a huge set from me & the band, and of course a massive light Switch-On!! Make sure you’re there.”
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