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Switch-On 2024

The big switch has been pulled, and more than a million twinkling lights have transformed the night skies. 

 

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This year’s event was staged in association with Hits Radio, one of the leading networks owned by Bauer Media. 
Illuminations Switch-On Moment

Who was on the Switch-On Line-Up?

Blackpool Introduces

The show started with Blackpool Introduces from The Upbeat Rock Academy, which organises rock music tuition for more than 300 students from across the Fylde Coast. The hour-long showcase  included House of Wingz, an award-winning hip hop dance crew that has already been featured on prime time national television.

Blackpool Introduces was followed by the main event, a two-hour show hosted by Leanne and Joel, presenters of Hits Radio breakfast show, with a line-up of some top musical talent.

Sydnie Christmas

Sydnie Christmas, who wowed the public in the BGT final earlier this year, joined the star-studded bill. Sydnie is about to release her debut album, My Way, and embark on her first national tour after being the first woman singer to win Britain’s Got Talent.

Massaoke by Rockstar Weekend

The "Massaoke” show performed by Rockstar Weekend, described by David Walliams as “the greatest party band of all time!” opened the show. This unique mass participation touring production featured lyrics from some of the greatest crowd-pleasing hits of all time, and the audience really got involved!

Kimberly Wyatt

The former member of The Pussycat Dolls brought her high energy, fun DJ set, featuring some of the biggest tracks of the Noughties, dance hits and other pop classics, as part of the outdoor celebration.

Headliner: Ella Henderson

Headlining the show was Ella Henderson. Ella performed an extended set from her extensive catalogue of hits. 

Switch-On Moment with Mel B

To wrap up, the show finished with the iconic Switch-On moment with Mel B, who pulled the switch to trigger four months of Illuminations.  The Spice Girls singer made a nostalgic return to the resort where her career first started as a 16-year-old dancer in the Mystique show at Pleasure Beach Resort.

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