The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Alesha to light up the city
Thousands expected to attend tomorrow’s event in Perth
Star Alesha Dixon will switch on Perth’s lights as the city’s Winter Festival gets under way. See also our Perth festive supplement.
Perth is gearing up for its biggest ever Christmas party.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the city centre to watch pop star Alesha Dixon turn on this year’s festive display, with help from East 17 and retro rockers Mud.
The live music extravaganza is just one part of this weekend’s Winter Festival celebrations, however.
Bakers from across the area are putting the finishing touches to edible city landmarks for the city’s first ever Cakefest, while King Edward Street will host a two-day celebration of all things gin and chocolate.
There will also be entertainment on two smaller stages and a Santa-led procession along South Street before the switch-on and fireworks at 6.15pm tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Alesha Dixon has agreed to meet local young people to discuss their plans for a celebration of youth dance, theatre and drama.
Diverse CiTay, which will be held in Perth in June, will feature performances and activities across the city..
Alesha will meet about 60 members of the group tomorrow night, following the switch-on.
Around £40,000 of common good cash has been ploughed into the ceremony, although the fees paid to the main performers have once again been kept under wraps.
Creations for this year’s Cakefest will go on display at the Horsecross Plaza, outside the concert hall, on Sunday.
More than 35 groups of bakers have volunteered to produce tasty versions of local buildings and structures for an edible map of the region.