Olly Murs set to headline FREE summer gig this August
Find out how to get tickets
Olly Murs has just released his comeback single 'Save Me', and recently revealed that he will be performing a free gig for fans next month. The singer, who recently joined us at Hits Radio Breakfast, where he talked about losing his wedding ring, will be taking to the stage at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On, at the end of August.
Olly who has released songs such as 'Dear Darlin'', 'Troublemaker' and 'Heart Skips a Beat', has been announced for the free gig, which also includes The X Factor winner, Louisa Johnson on the line-up.
Louisa is known for her hits 'Forever Young', 'Tears' with Clean Bandit, and her 2017 collab 'Unpredictable' with Olly.
Visit Blackpool announced the news to fans writing: 'Our hearts just skipped a beat - Olly Murs is headlining this year’s Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On!
'Fresh from his UK arena tour, Olly will take to the stage for an hour-long live set on the Tower Festival Headland stage and will have the honour of switching on the Illuminations for the 2025 season.
'Olly will be joined by X Factor winner Louisa Johnson, plus a special ‘Blackpool Introduces’ showcase spotlighting some of the best local talent. Further announcements on the line-up will be announced shortly.
'✨ ENTER THE BALLOT NOW! ✨
'24,000 free tickets are up for grabs - and you could be one of the lucky winners to join Blackpool’s biggest night of the year.'
How to get free tickets to see Olly
For your chance to see Olly perform in Blackpool for free, you will need to enter their ballot. The ballot closes at 10am on 11th August.
When is Olly performing at the Blackpool Illuminations?
He will be performing on Friday 29th August.
Earlier this month Olly joined us at Hits Radio, where he told us about losing his wedding ring - just days after his second wedding anniversary! The singer, whose latest song very relatable, told us: "I feel like I was just writing music for what people wanted and I actually forgot that I wanted to do music for me...
"People have arguments with partners and relationships and you think you know I'm going out and you go out and you have the most craziest night. And then you realise halfway through the night that actually, I'm really sorry I’m actually coming home."
You can hear songs by Olly Murs on Hits Radio.
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