ITV's 'The Voice' finalists Billy & Louie are getting ready to top the bill at The Old Town Christmas Festival.
An earlier festival
The twins are set to bring their powerful vocals, supported by Tom Jones’ team on the reality TV show, to the heart of the Old Town.
The festival, returning on Sunday 24 November, will feature an afternoon of live performances, local food and drink stalls, a fun fair on Wood Street and - for the first time - a ferris wheel.
Running from noon until 6pm, the event will once again be a major focal point of Swindon's Christmas festivities and include the switching on of the Old Town Christmas lights. This year's display has a 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.
The ferris wheel promises to offer visitors a one-of-a-kind view of the event.
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."
Kris Talikowski, Chairman of the Old Town Business Association, said: "At the heart of the Old Town Christmas Festival is the ethos of community, family, and celebration.
"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.
People can find out more and get tickets at www.thisisoldtown.com
The festival, returning on Sunday 24 November, will feature an afternoon of live performances, local food and drink stalls, a fun fair on Wood Street and - for the first time - a ferris wheel.
Running from noon until 6pm, the event will once again be a major focal point of Swindon's Christmas festivities and include the switching on of the Old Town Christmas lights. This year's display has a 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.
The ferris wheel promises to offer visitors a one-of-a-kind view of the event.
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."
Kris Talikowski, Chairman of the Old Town Business Association, said: "At the heart of the Old Town Christmas Festival is the ethos of community, family, and celebration.
"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.
People can find out more and get tickets at www.thisisoldtown.com
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