Singer and TV judge Alesha Dixon strictly booked for Coventry's Christmas lights switch-on - The Coventry Observer

Singer and TV judge Alesha Dixon strictly booked for Coventry's Christmas lights switch-on

Coventry Editorial 21st Sep, 2017   0

POP singer and TV show judge Alesha Dixon has been chosen to switch on Coventry’s Christmas lights this year.

The Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) and former X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing judge will be taking to the stage in Broadgate, Coventry city centre, on Wednesday, November 22.

The lights switch-on will take place between 5pm and 8pm and Alesha will be hitting the stage to perform and turn the lights on from 7.30pm.

“I am so pleased to have been invited along to Coventry to switch on the Christmas lights for 2017,” said Alesha.




“I cannot wait to perform for everyone as I’m told that it’s an excellent family event and Coventry puts on a fantastic celebration.

“I am a huge fan of Christmas and I am really looking forward to getting on that stage, entertaining the crowds and making sure everyone has a great time.”


She rose to fame as part of girl band Mis-Teeq before being crowned champion of Strictly in 2007.

Trish Willetts, manager of Coventry BID which organises the annual event, in partnership with Coventry council said: “Alesha Dixon is a household name and we are absolutely thrilled to have her coming to Coventry.

“This year’s Christmas lights switch-on is going to be absolutely fantastic and having Alesha joining us, just makes it all the better.

“We have so much planned for the evening, including plenty of local music and dance talent to round out the event and it’s going to be a wonderful way to start Christmas.”

Councillor Abdul Khan, cabinet member for events, added: “I’m sure once again the annual Christmas Switch-on will be a very popular event in the city as it officially marks the start of the festive season in the city centre.

“Hosting an evening event such as this always attracts thousands of people into the city centre and we hope the evening will attract lots of people to enjoy the shopping and restaurants whilst they are here.

“We know the Christmas period is a key time for businesses and we hope that announcing the big Switch-on date and its headline act will help make it another successful and busy period for all our traders.”

Further information about the Christmas Lights Switch-on and all the events and attractions taking place during the night, in Broadgate, will be released soon.

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