Chart topper Olly Murs named as Love Luton artist
Olly Murs
CHART topper Olly Murs has been announced as the second act to headline the Love Luton Festival in July.
The X Factor 2009 runner-up, who has hit number one hits with Please Don't Let Me Go, Heart Skips a Beat and Dance With Me Tonight, will perform live at Pope's Meadow on Saturday July 7.
He joins Brit Award nominated boy band The Wanted, who were announced as the festival's Friday night headliners, at the head of the bill.
Olly was unveiled as a headliner by festival artistic director Rob Lee at The Mall Luton on Saturday afternoon with a video message from the singer himself played to onlooking fans.
Other acts added to the line up on Saturday July 7 include grime artist Skepta, Sway, urban and dance performer Mz Bratt and up and coming rapper Lady Leshurr.
Supporting The Wanted on Friday July 6 will be Irish pop star Aisling O'Reilly.
Festival artistic director Rob Lee said: "This weekend will be the biggest in Luton's history.
"We're going to generate the kind of excitement here that will make you proud."
Tickets went on sale as soon as the act was announced at www.luton.gov.uk/2012festival, at the visitors centre in St George's Square or at The Hat Factory in Bute Street.
They are priced at £32.50 per person or £120 for a family ticket until April 7. A booking fee will also be charged.
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ILoveLuton!
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 03:17 PMI am so excited about this, but a little put off by the price. I know a lot of my friends won't want to pay £32.50 + booking fee... it's just a little too steep, couldn't they make them £20 or something? Love Olly though - the best act they could have chosen. My mum loves him too, it's perfect family entertainment!
kommonzens
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 07:14 PMOlly Murs, The Wanted and a handful of second rate Urban acts? Who's running the Love Luton Festival, Heart FM?
Dell
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 02:29 PMthought this would be great if you're 16 and under, but my 14 year old just corrected me, apparently he likes music! thinks we will give this a miss,
Lutonsteve
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:17 PMNot exactly an eclectic line up then unless you like all things pop and urban. Anything for us grown ups???
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