TeeDee to headline Nelson Christmas light switch-on event

TeeDee, who has collaborated with the likes of Bugzy Malone and Vybz Kartel, will perform a set at the event in Nelson town centre on Saturday, November 23.

The 55-minute set will celebrate the town’s Christmas light switch-on which will also feature performances from Sophie Stott and host Gavin Young.

TeeDee (Image: Adam Woodhouse)

TeeDee, a.k.a Tom Dempsey, an artist from Sheffield whose hit song Love Me went above Drake in the charts, will take to the stage at 4pm.

There will also be further on-stage performances from Stage Door Youth Theatre and Helen Dance Academy, as well as shows by the Christmas Fire Breathers and SambAfriq Drummers.

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Sponsored by Nelson Town Council, the event will also include a fireworks display, food and drink stalls, Christmas crafts and a fair, while winners of a school Christmas tree colouring competition will be announced.

There will also be a range of activities taking place inside Pendle Rise shopping centre including a Christmas card workshop, charity stalls, Santa and a performance by the Salvation Army Brass Band.

Nelson Town Council are sponsoring the Christmas light switch-on (Image: Adam Woodhouse)

The Brass Band will also perform on Market Street, while there will be opportunities for pictures with Santa, as well as face painting and Christmas hair glitter throughout the event.

Cllr Ruby Anwar, from Nelson Town Council, said: "We are so excited for what is going to be a truly incredible Christmas event here at Nelson Town Centre.

 "We are pulling out all the stops this year to create an event for all the community, with entertainment, food, drink, live music and a platinum-selling artist.

 "Tell your family and friends because this is going to be an event to remember here in Nelson town centre."