X-Factor comes to Slough for Christmas
Forget Santa Claus coming to town this year; Slough Borough Council is bringing the X-Factor to the borough instead in the form of Shayne Ward.
This year’s Christmas light switch on will take place on Thursday 15th November in the town square, in partnership with the Queensmere and Observatory shopping centres.
Shayne, whose first album went platinum within two weeks, will perform on stage to his adoring fans and to the delight of all the sponsors and supporters of this exciting event.
Susan Duncan, Slough Borough Council events manager, said she was absolutely delighted the event had attracted Shayne.
She said: “I am really excited that Shayne is coming to town and switching on the Christmas lights and entertaining the residents. The crowd will go mad when he comes out on stage.”
Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Slough’s shopping centre manager, said: “Its official; Slough has the X-factor.
“X-factor mania is sweeping the country and we wanted to make sure that Slough did not miss out, especially as Shayne already has the makings of another number one hit in the charts.”
To warm up the crowds, there will be a performance of West Wing’s pantomime, Aladdin and bands performing on stage and to get Christmas going with a bang, fireworks will light up the sky and a snow machine will create the perfect winter scene.
Commissioner for leisure, cultural and community services, Cllr Julia Long, added: “We are very excited to have such a big star coming to Slough and switching on the Christmas lights.
“The annual event always attracts thousands of people and this year will be no exception.
“I hope everyone who goes enjoys themselves and the late night shopping.”
For further information, please contact events at the council on 01753 875571.
Slough Borough Council