Warwick Castle Has The X Factor With JLS This Summer
23 April 2010
The three-night spectacular kicks off on Thursday, 15th July when the nation’s biggest boy band JLS take to the stage at the Castle for the first time ever.
X Factor finalists Ortisé, Marvin, Aston and JB saw their first single, Beat Again, chart straight in at number one on the UK charts. Their second single, Everybody in Love followed in the path of the first, bagging the boys their second number one hit and thus securing them as the nation’s favourite boy group.
Sue Kemp, general manager at Warwick Castle, said: “We are so excited to welcome JLS to the Castle this summer. The band really has become a national favourite so it’s fantastic for us to hold a night in their honour, enabling local fans to see the boys in the magical surroundings of the Castle grounds.”
The boys will be bringing their own unique brand of R’n’B-flavoured pop on the opening night of the Castle’s Summer Concerts Extravaganza. The MOBO award –winning band will be singing a selection of hits from their self-titled, chart topping debut album.
Details on the other concert nights will be announced shortly.
Tickets for JLS at the Castle are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 0845 296 0000 or visiting http://www.warwick-castle.com
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For further information, please contact Hannah Johnson or Amy O'Toole at Willoughby PR on 0121 456 3004 or email hannahj@willoughby-pr.co.uk / amyo@willoughby-pr.co.uk.
Notes to Editors:
- Warwick Castle is Britain's ultimate castle, situated at Junction 15 of the M40, and is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Delivering everything you'd expect from a castle - towers, ramparts, knights, princesses, jousting, spectacular birds of prey - it immerses visitors in castle life throughout the ages, from the murky middle ages and the gorgeous Georgians right through to what life was like at the castle in Victorian times.
- All prices for the Castle in 2009 are lower than 2008 - entry to the Castle for a family of four is just £45, with adult entry £16.95, children £10 and over 60's £11.95. Book your ticket in advance online for further reductions - print your own tickets at home and beat the queue. Alternatively, advance bookings can be made by calling 0871 265 2000. Guests are advised to check opening times and the entertainment schedule in advance of their visit.
- New for 2009 is the internationally acclaimed Dungeon, opening Easter 2009.
- Based in London, York, Edinburgh, Hamburg and Amsterdam the Dungeons combine live actors, special effects, hair raising rides and authentic theming to transport visitors back to the most horrible chapters in history. Unrivalled across the globe as the ultimate multisensory experience specialising in scary, historical edutainment, each Dungeon's stories are unique to their home city, bringing it vividly back to life for the most frighteningly fun experience of a lifetime. Please see www.thedungeons.com for more information, opening times and ticket prices.
- Warwick Castle is part of the Merlin Entertainments Group, the leading name in location based, family entertainment. Bigger than Universal and second only to Disney, Merlin Entertainments brings together LEGOLAND, Madame Tussauds, The London Eye, SEA LIFE, Gardaland, and the Dungeons - as well as national brands such as Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle and Heide Park. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative - and which have great potential for growth in the future.
- Merlin Entertainments Group has launched its credit crunch-busting Merlin Annual Pass, admitting passholders to all UK Merlin attractions as many times as they like, whenever they like for a full 12 months from the date of purchase. For further information on how to purchase passes and pricing, please visit www.merlineannualpass.co.uk or call 08444 77 44 44.