Xfm announces dates and line-up for Winter Wonderland with Rocksmith, Editors, Maximo Park, Bloc Party, The Courteeners, The Temper Trap etc
Tues 4th December (Manchester) and Mon 17th December (London) –
Global Radio’s Xfm is delighted to announce the return of its annual Winter Wonderland. Taking place at O2 Apollo Manchester on Tuesday 4th December and London’s O2 Academy Brixton on Monday 17th December,Xfm’s Winter Wonderland with Rocksmith is set to bring two nights of spectacular music from some of the most exciting acts around.
Now back for its ninth consecutive year and once again in support of War Child, the party starts at O2 Apollo Manchester with special live performances from Bloc Party, Maximo Park, Everything Everything, Delphic,Spector and Findlay. Manchester’s Breakfast Show presenter Tim Cocker and afternoon presenter Clint Boon will be on hosting duties for the night.
Hosted by London’s Breakfast Show presenter Danny Wallace, the second night moves to O2 Academy Brixton where Editors, The Courteeners, The Temper Trap, and rapidly rising music stars Lucy Rose and Theme Park will be rocking the stage. In addition, the night includes the presentation of the coveted Xfm Inspiration Award to a very special guest.
Chris Baughen, Xfm’s Managing Editor said: “Xfm’s Winter Wonderland is one of the most anticipated events in the calendar for our listeners and we’re proud to continue to bring them amazing shows with stellar line-ups – making the shows bigger and better each time. We’re sure that all of you will love what we have in-store this year.”
Tom Smith from Editors said:“It is our pleasure to be part of Xfm’s Christmas do this year. To help this wonderful station celebrate will be a lot of fun. The night is made all the more worthwhile for us by being in aid of War Child, a longstanding charity which continues to do amazing work and has continued to work hand in hand with bands and musicians we love. The original Help Album sits proudly on my shelf still.”
Winter Wonderland will be held from 6:30pm in Manchester and London. Tickets go on sale on Friday 26th October at 9am. Advanced tickets are priced at £25 and details are available on xfm.co.uk. Listeners will also be able to win tickets by tuning in to the station, in the run-up to the live shows.
Xfm broadcasts on 104.9 FM in London on 97.7 FM in Manchester, across the country on digital radio and TV and online at xfm.co.uk
According to the latest radio industry figures released by RAJAR *, 894,000 people are now tuning into Xfm across the UK each week.