TALENTED musicians will be taking to the stage when Worcester’s Christmas lights are switched on at the weekend.
The city will be lit up to mark the start of the festive season during an evening of entertainment and fun for all the family in Cathedral Square on Saturday (November 23) between 4pm and 6.30pm.
Live music will come from talented musicians, identified by hosts BBC Hereford & Worcester – and every one of them will be including a classic Christmas song.
Andrew Marston, BBC Introducing presenter, said: “Worcester has always been a hotbed of talent and every week we’re inundated with more tracks than we could ever play on the radio.
“Therefore, we rarely get to play the same song twice. So, to be able to offer this incredible platform of performing for our local great and good, what a setting.
“Our county has produced some absolute musical gems – and some of the country’s future headliners will be joining us on stage – so audiences are in for a real treat.”
The singers wowing the crowds on the night will be Aymee Wier, Joseph Morris, Sign of Angelo, Jasper Malone and Sam Ostler – and all of them have a local connection.
Former Worcester University student turned singer and songwriter Shelle will start the evening of performances shortly after 4pm.
As part of the lights switch-on, Worcester Business Improvement District’s community lantern parade will leave The Hive at 4pm and arrive in Cathedral square at 4.30pm.
Due to the switch-on event’s growing popularity, College Street on Deansway will be closed to traffic from 5.30pm until 6.45pm and the bus stop in Cathedral Square will be suspended during this time.
At 6pm, the Christmas Lights will be switched on by mayor Coun Mel Allcott, along with the pantomime cast from Swan Theatre and Father Christmas.
Coun Allcott said: “I am very excited about switching on Worcester’s Christmas lights. Some brilliant musicians from Worcester and nearby will be performing and you can’t beat live music. Do come and join us for the Christmas lights switch-on.”
