The Switch On

Top Stars Join Top Gear for Big Lights Switch On

The greatest free light show on earth will this year be launched by one of the most watched programmes on the BBC. Top Gear are taking an extended pit stop in Blackpool this August to turn on the world famous Blackpool Illuminations.

Join them on Friday 29th August as they steer the live BBC Radio 2 concert to its dazzling climax, launching the six mile display of light.

Executive producer for Top Gear Andy Wilman said :

”The boys are really looking forward to it as one of the things they all enjoy is turning on lights! “ 

The Top Gear team will be joined by a host of big names in a free Radio 2 concert to be broadcast live.

Fresh from their reunion tour of the UK, the original Irish boyband Boyzone will be treating the crowds to some of their most famous singles.

Another UK band joining the line up have often proclaimed ‘I need a Holiday’, so a trip to Blackpool’s famous Illuminations could be just the thing Scouting for Girls need after a busy festival season.

As the ‘Sun Goes Down’ on the BBC Radio 2 Arena, sensational singer-songwriter David Jordan will be stepping up to the mic to perform songs from his debut album ‘Set the Mood’.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Janice Long will be presenting this special broadcast which will go out live on air between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. 

Early evening entertainment at the Radio 2 Arena will be provided from around 6pm by Manchester Pop Idol Sarah Whatmore, exciting new London 5-piece band Mama’s Gun and a favourite with the Blackpool crowd, boyband Billium. North Pier’s very own Joey Blower will once again take the reins for the early evening show.

The arena will open mid afternoon with entertainment until the main show starts which will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2.