Old Town has booked The Voice finalists and 'Swindon Eye' for Christmas Festival
The Old Town Christmas Festival returns on Sunday 24th November with an afternoon of live performances, local food and drink stalls, a fun fair on Wood Street and including a new ferris wheel. Running from 12pm to 6pm the event will once again be a major focal point of Swindon's Christmas festivities and will feature the switching on of the Old Town Christmas lights, including the new carpet of LED’s above Victoria Road.
The Festival has expanded in recent years to encompass, not only a road closure on Wood Street, but also at the top of Victoria Road to make way for the bigger stage, capacity and extra stalls. This year marks a milestone for the festival as it welcomes a ferris wheel for the first time. Joining the Old Town skyline the big wheel promises to offer visitors a one-of-a-kind view of the event.
Swindon local twins, and The Voice finalists Billy & Louie will be headlining
The highlight of the day will be the performances on the festival’s main stage with headliners Billy & Louie, finalists on ITV's The Voice. The twins are set to bring their powerful vocals, which were supported by Tom Jones’ team on the reality TV show, to the heart of the Old Town.
Entertainment manager Evie Em-Jay said ' We are proud to showcase some of the town's best talent to the main stage including party hits duo Backbeat, singer songwriter Drew Bryant and some of our talented performing arts groups Pauline Quirke Academy, Raising Aspirations Academy plus a spectacular headline performance from Wilkes Academy. After the lights go on crowds will also be celebrating the Oasis Live '25 Tour with 'Liam' and 'Noel' from UK’s number one Oasis tribute act “Oasish”. They are the only tribute endorsed by Liam Gallagher and will be bringing a set of Oasis' greatest hits.
"At the heart of the Old Town Christmas Festival is the ethos of community, family, and celebration", said Kris Talikowski, Chairman of the Old Town Business Association. "Local businesses and residents come together for an amazing festive experience that has become a cornerstone of Swindon’s Christmas season. This year’s event is also raising funds for the Prospect Hospice as we did at the Old Town Festival revival.”
In a bid to make the festival accessible while covering its costs, organisers are asking for a small ticket donation of £1.25 per person. These donations will help support the event and ensure its continued success in future years. The festival is sponsored by local businesses including Los Gatos, Deacons, Dominos Old Town, Charles Harding, and Sinewave, and is in partnership with South Swindon Parish Council.
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