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X-Factor's Austin To Appear At Stevenage Christmas Lights Switch-On

t's sure to be an Xtra special night to remember in Stevenage on Thursday (November 20, 2008) when X-Factor finalist Austin Drage takes to the Chiltern roadshow stage at the Stevenage Christmas Lights Switch-on party. Austin will be performing a string of well-known hits, and is guaranteed to be a sure-fire hit with the crowds.

The fun starts in the town square at 4pm. Chiltern Radio Breakfast presenters Gaz and Babs will introduce a fantastic line-up of entertainment, including performances from Cinderella Theory, Julia West, Georgie Swan and, of course, X-Factor's Austin, plus on-stage games such as "Bits of Hits" and "Hoopla Christmas Trees" gives plenty of opportunity for audience participation and the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

On the night, there will be face painting in the Westgate Centre and ASDA between 4-8pm, funfair rides, free balloons, sweets and goody bags, Santa's Sleigh, plus the chance to win a Nintendo Wii and the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk will perform on stage at 6.15pm.

At 6.30pm, Stevenage Mayor Designate Cllr Mrs Sue Myson will join Ben Nicholas (Stingray, Neighbours), David Spinx (Keith Miller, Eastenders) and James Acraman, the winner of the Switch-on competition, on the roadshow stage to light up the town for Christmas, followed by a spectacular firework display. A blanket of snow will cover the town square as the switch is flicked, so we can guarantee a traditional white Christmas for everyone!

Source: The Comet