Singer Glenn Macnamara returns to Kirkcaldy to switch on Christmas lights
Singer Glenn Macnamara is returning to his home town of Kirkcaldy to switch on the Christmas lights.
The acclaimed swing vocalist will do the honours to light up the town centre at the culmination of the ‘Lang Toun Lights’ event which takes place on Saturday, November 28.
Glenn headlines an afternoon of entertainment which is expected to bring huge crowds into the High Street to mark the countdown to Christmas. The stage will also feature local talent, music, dance and festive entertainment.
Jointly organised by Love Oor Lang Toun and community radio station, K107FM, with support from Fife Council, Lang Toun Lights is a free family friendly event.
Throughout the afternoon, audiences will be treated to performances from a wide range of local dance groups, singers and entertainers, reflecting the rich talent found across the town and district.
Confirmed acts announced so far include Danielle Law Dance School, Noah J, NRJ, Jenna Stewart King, New Generation Twirlers, Broadway Bound, Love to Dance, Wicked Sirens, Limitless, Mary Bradford Singers and The Dance Shack
The afternoon will then be headlined by Glen whose career has seen him perform on prestigious stages across the UK and internationally. He is best known for starring in the West End production The Rat Pack - Swingin' at the Sands, and has has performed everywhere from London's Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club to New York's legendary Birdland Jazz Club.
The stage programme for Lang Toun Lights has been curated by Amby Stanyer-Hunter of Contrived Cabaret, who broiught together a showcase of local performers and community groups.
He said: “This year our line up is very much community based, local groups and local people coming together to give the spectators an entire afternoon of talent and entertainment. It's events like these that bring people together... and really Elevate Kirkcaldy."
More performers and special guests are still to be confirmed and will be announced over the coming weeks.
K107FM spokesperson Alex Airnes said:”Lang Toun Lights has become one of Kirkcaldy's most anticipated community events, and we're delighted to showcase such a diverse range of local talent alongside an established performer of Glenn's calibre. The event is all about bringing people together, celebrating our community, and creating a memorable start to the festive season."