Matt Terry, M.O and New Hope Club to Perform At Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST 2017!
Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and VisitBlackpool have announced the aweslime news that Matt Terry, M.O and New Hope Club are set to perform at Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST from 21st – 23rd October at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach! Families can visit nick.co.uk/slimefest for more information and to purchase tickets. All tickets cost £15 plus booking fee.
X-Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry will perform on Saturday 21st at both the 1pm and 6pm shows. His most recent hit single, ‘Subéme La Radio’ with Enrique Iglesias and Sean Paul, is currently number 10 in the Official Charts.
Girl band M.O (comprised of Annie Ashcroft, Chanal Benjilali and Nadine Samuels) are the newest addition to the Sunday 22nd shows and will be taking the stage before headliner Pixie Lott. Last year’s single ‘Who Do You Think Of?’ was a top 20 hit, they’re playing at festivals such as V Fest this weekend and are currently working on their debut album.
New Hope Club join both shows on Monday 23rd. The trio - Reece Bibby, Blake Richardson and George Smith - released their debut EP ‘Welcome to the Club’ earlier this year and are signed to fellow SLIMEFEST performers, The Vamps’ label Steady Records. The two bands have also toured the world together and The Vamps will be headlining Monday’s shows.
The three acts join the recently announced Pixie Lott, The Vamps, JoJo Siwa as well as Diversity and the stars of Nickelodeon’s School of Rock Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado. SLIMEFEST will be hosted by Nickelodeon presenters Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely.
JoJo Siwa will fly in from America to give her first-ever UK performances at all six slime-filled shows. The shows are being staged by Nickelodeon in partnership with VisitBlackpool.
The 14-year-old singer, dancer, performer and social media influencer, will be performing her hit single Boomerang live as well as two new songs!
Her single, Boomerang, has been viewed more than 250 million times.
JoJo will be performing alongside street dance troupe Diversity as well as special appearances from the stars of Nickelodeon’s School of Rock, Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado.
Families can find out more about the event and BUY TICKETS at nick.co.uk/slimefest
Who will be at SLIMEFEST . . . and when?
| Saturday 21 Oct 1pm & 6pm Shows | Sunday 22 Oct 1pm & 6pm Shows | Monday 23 Oct 1pm & 6pm |
| Hosted by Jordan and Perri | Hosted by Jordan and Perri | Hosted by Jordan and Perri |
| Special Guests Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado from School of Rock | Special Guests Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado from School of Rock | Special Guests Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado from School of Rock |
| Featuring Diversity | Featuring Diversity | Featuring Diversity |
| Peformances from JoJo Siwa | Peformances from JoJo Siwa | Peformances from JoJo Siwa |
| Performances from Matt Terry | Headline act by Pixie Lott | Headline act by The Vamps |
| Performances from M.O | Performaces from New Hope Club |
Last year, 4000 people attended the two sold-out SLIMEFEST shows held at the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens. Hosted by Jordan and Perri, SLIMEFEST 2016 saw performances from Diversity, Conor Maynard, Alesha Dixon, Aston Merrygold and the Tide with appearances from stars of The Thundermans, Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo.
Whilst waiting for some more great announcements, take a look at the slimey fun everyone had in 2016!
About Nickelodeon
The home of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Dora the Explorer, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Network is available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule! Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world. In addition to the quality television programmes, Nickelodeon also produces bespoke content available online and on Nick Play, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land.
VisitBlackpool has been tasked with promoting the UK’s most popular holiday destination to a worldwide audience. As the tourism arm of Blackpool Council, we work closely with local partners and stakeholders to showcase the best that Blackpool has to offer our visitors. Our role is to provide strategic leadership, guidance and advice on tourism and the visitor economy in Blackpool and to deliver services that attract and service the visitor that supports tourism businesses throughout Blackpool.
www.visitblackpool.com
UPDATE: Below is Nickelodeon UK & Ireland's original press release announcing the aweslime news, via Viacom International Media Networks' (VIMN) UK & Ireland Press Centre:
MATT TERRY, M.O AND NEW HOPE CLUB
JOIN SLIMEFEST LINE UP
The three acts join Pixie Lott, The Vamps, JoJo Siwa, Diversity and Jordan and Perri at Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST 21st – 23rd October.
Tickets on Sale NOW at nick.co.uk/slimefest
London, 17th August, 2017 – Nickelodeon and VisitBlackpool have announced that Matt Terry, M.O and New Hope Club are set to perform at Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST from 21st – 23rd October at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Families can visit nick.co.uk/slimefest for more information and to purchase tickets. All tickets cost £15 plus booking fee.
‘X-Factor’ 2016 winner Matt Terry will perform on Saturday 21st at both the 1pm and 6pm shows. His most recent hit single, ‘Subéme La Radio’ with Enrique Iglesias and Sean Paul, is currently number 10 in the Official Charts.
Girl band M.O are the newest addition to the Sunday 22nd shows and will be taking the stage before headliner Pixie Lott. Last year’s single ‘Who Do You Think Of?’ was a top 20 hit, they’re playing at festivals such as V Fest this weekend and are currently working on their debut album.
New Hope Club join both shows on Monday 23rd. The trio released their debut EP ‘Welcome to the Club’ earlier this year and are signed to fellow SLIMEFEST performers, The Vamps’ label Steady Records. The two bands have also toured the world together and The Vamps will be headlining Monday’s shows.
The three acts join the recently announced Pixie Lott, The Vamps, JoJo Siwa as well as Diversity and the stars of Nickelodeon’s School of Rock Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado. SLIMEFEST will be hosted by Nickelodeon presenters Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely.
Councillor Gillian Campbell, the Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said: “We are delighted to announce even more music acts to the already jam-packed SLIMEFEST shows in October. It’s great to see such a great mix of musical talents ensuring that there is definitely something for everyone.”
Two SLIMEFEST shows will take place each day, at 1pm and 6pm. Ticket options include seated or standing arena tickets and SLIME PIT tickets offered exclusively to kids and guaranteeing a uniquely slimy experience close to the stars. Full details on available tickets, including terms and conditions are available at nick.co.uk/slimefest.
4000 people attended the two sold-out SLIMEFEST shows in 2016. Held at the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, SLIMEFEST 2016 was hosted by Jordan and Perri and saw performances from Diversity, Conor Maynard, Alesha Dixon, Aston Merrygold and the Tide along with appearances from stars of the Nickelodeon show, The Thundermans, Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo.
About Nickelodeon
The home of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Nella the Princess Knight, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Network is available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule! Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world. In addition to the quality television programmes, Nickelodeon also produces bespoke content available online and on Nick Play, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land.
VisitBlackpool has been tasked with promoting the UK’s most popular holiday destination to a worldwide audience. As the tourism arm of Blackpool Council, we work closely with local partners and stakeholders to showcase the best that Blackpool has to offer our visitors. Our role is to provide strategic leadership, guidance and advice on tourism and the visitor economy in Blackpool and to deliver services that attract and service the visitor that supports tourism businesses throughout Blackpool. www.visitblackpool.com
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Original source: Visit Blackpool; Additional source: Wikipedia (I, II).
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