Alfie Boe to switch on Blackpool illuminations

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Actor and international singing star Alfie Boe, who was born in the resort and raised in neighbouring Fleetwood, will pull the switch to trigger the start of the 2018 Illuminations season at the Tower festival headland later.During the free four-hour show there will be performances by Ella Eyre, Jonas Blue and dance troupe Diversity.

Alfie joins a long list of celebrities who have switched on the Blackpool Illuminations includingHollywood director Tim Burton, Robbie Williams, Peter Kay and Dame Barbara Windsor.

Former Britain's Got Talent winners, Diversity Credit: pa

The Friday night celebration will start with a “Blackpool Introduces” showcase featuring the best oftalent from across the Fylde Coast, prior to the start of the main show.