Gogglebox stars to switch on Brighton's Christmas lights

The big light switch-on will take place on Thursday, November 16, with a party on East Street featuring a 60-strong all-female Brighton choir We Bop, young singers from Hove’s Singing’s Cool and performers from The Theatre Workshop. The comedic group AFOUR will also be performing their fun, tongue-in-cheek Christmas song Four Kings.

Gogglebox stars Chris Steed and Stephen Webb will have the all-important task of counting down and flicking the switch to unveil Brighton’s festive lights.

This year's lights will see the return of favourites from last year – including Ding Dong, #Fairy and Love, along with playful twinkling tidings in the North Laine and a golden canopy of lights in The Lanes, plus the addition of 'Ho Ho Ho', voted for on by the public,in September.

Gavin Stewart, CEO of Brilliant Brighton, which funds the Christmas lights, said: “We’re really excited for this year’s Christmas lights switch-on event.

“We are delighted that Southern Water has sponsored the Christmas lights this year, helping us put on a truly splendid display for locals and visitors to the city to enjoy.

“We can’t wait to unveil the new Christmas light, Ho Ho Ho, voted on by the public too, so come down and join us!”

Brilliant Brighton is an organisation formed of 517 businesses which collectively pay the £75,000 per year fee to ensure the city is lit up at Christmas.

At the switch-on event in association with Juice FM, there will also be a raffle with prizes from Brilliant Brighton businesses, with all donations going directly to Chestnut Tree House.

For more on this year’s Christmas lights switch-on, visit:www.brilliantbrighton.com