Former Busted Star Set To Wow The Crowds At Swansea Fireworks Display

Oct. 28, 2011 - PRLog -- Charlie Simpson is best known for playing lead guitar for BRIT award-winning pop band Busted and on Friday 4 November he will be taking to the stage at Swansea’s annual Sparks in the Dark fireworks display.

The former Busted front man, who sang such hits as ‘What I Go To School For’ and ‘Year 3000’, will entertain the crowds at St Helen’s Rugby Ground with a number of songs from his debut solo album, Young Pilgrim.

Frances Jenkins, Strategic Manager for Tourism, Marketing and Events said, “We are really delighted to have Charlie Simpson as our main act for this year’s fireworks night.  We know he will prove popular with the crowds and along with onstage entertainment from the Wave and Swansea Sound and a number of activities for families and youngsters inside St Helen’s Ground, Sparks in the Dark promises to be a great evening for all.”

This year, the Council’s popular annual Sparks in the Dark firework display will take place on Friday 4 November.  Gates open at 5.30pm with entertainment beginning at 6.00pm.  The evening will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display choreographed to music at 7.30pm.

A series of activities have also been confirmed for the evening including a Circus Skills Workshop for youngsters to try their hand at a whole host of performance skills from Ball and Club Juggling, Hula Hooping and Poi spinning to Staff twirling, Plate Spinning and Uni-cycling.  

Frances continued, “There are special offers available for tickets booked in advance along with family tickets for two adults and up to three children.  On the night, we would advise people to get to the ground early to avoid queuing and allow plenty of time to see what’s on offer. We would also urge people arriving by car to park responsibly and be mindful of the residents living in the immediate area. ”

Advanced tickets are priced at £15 for families (2 adults and up to 3 children), £4.50 standard, £3.50 concessions and £3 Passport to Leisure. Tickets purchased on the night are £20 for families (2 adults and up to 3 children), £5.50 standard, £4.50 concessions and £3.50 Passport to Leisure.  Accompanied Under 3s go free.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.swansea.gov.uk/fireworks or by calling into, or telephoning, Swansea Tourist Information Centre on 01792 637300 during normal office hours.  Alternatively, tickets can be purchased in person from a number of venues including Mumbles Tourist Information Centre, Swansea Civic Centre and from any Active Swansea Leisure Centre.  

Sparks in the Dark fireworks display is organised by The City and County of Swansea and is supported by The Wave and Swansea Sound.

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