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Olly Murs to Headline Free Switch-On Ceremony for Blackpool Illuminations

The ticket ballot for 24,000 free places closes August 11 with a public promenade screening zone for those without tickets.

Overview

  • Olly Murs will deliver an hour-long set from Tower Festival Headland to illuminate the six-mile light trail on August 29
  • X Factor winner Louisa Johnson joins Murs for the evening’s live entertainment lineup
  • Tickets are allocated through a VisitBlackpool ballot capped at four per household and applicants must enter by 10 am on August 11
  • A live screening zone along the Golden Mile promenade will welcome fans who miss out on ballot tickets
  • Sponsorship by Blackpool Tourism Limited and support from Blackpool Council underscore the event’s role in attracting millions and boosting the resort’s economy