Central Radio to host Chorley Christmas Lights Switch On

Central Radio is delighted to announce we’re hosting the 2023 Chorley Christmas Light Switch On this weekend! (November 19).

The celebration, in Market Street is on Sunday November 19, and will be hosted by UK commercial radio multi award-winning presenter, Danny Matthews, who hosts Central Radio North West’s flagship breakfast show, weekdays between 6 and 10am.

As well as waking up Lancashire every morning, Danny is a vastly experienced events host, with the switch on promising to bring a party atmosphere in the town centre, with a host of exciting performances and special guests throughout the afternoon.

In addition, the Totally Locally Chorley Christmas Market will return for another year, with over 50 different independent traders and stalls, four free craft stations, free facepainting, party games and ‘Buddy’ this Chorley Elf will be causing mischief! 

Special guest, Challenge Cup winning, Leigh Leopards Rugby league star Josh Charnley will be doing the honours of turning the lights on, plus there'll be a meet and greet with Josh with the Challenge Cup at the covered market.

The Central Radio North West hosted stage performances get underway at 1pm, with the Big Switch On at 5pm.

The fantastic line-up of entertainment on the Market Street stage includes renowned Robbie Williams tribute Dean Bretton (as seen on Britain's got Talent), SambaFriq, Just Giorge, Inspire Youth Zone, and Danny Bretherton & Will Edgar (from The Voice Kids).

Speaking about the Chorley Switch On, Danny Matthews said: ‘’I’m really excited to be asked to be part of such a fantastic event.

‘’Lancashire is a patch I know very well, and I hope listeners will join me through the afternoon, where we’ll hopefully have lots of fun along the way.

‘’Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of the year and we can’t wait for the event!’’

Central Radio Station Director, Nathan Hill, added: “We’re thrilled to be hosting the Chorley Christmas Lights Switch On.

‘’Danny has been a very well known voice to listeners across Lancashire and the wider North West for many years, and it’s great that we’ve been invited to be part of such a fantastic event, as we continue to build our reputation as the local radio station of choice for our listeners across Blackpool and the Fylde coast, Central and East Lancashire.

‘’The response to our service since we launched in September 2022 has been overwhelming, with the buzz around what we’re offering to the local community there for all to see.

‘’We already boast a reputation for delivering quality, highly entertaining programming and information that listeners trust to accompany their day.’’

The Chorley Christmas Lights Switch On stage line up in full is as follows:

1.00pm - 1.45pm: Sambafriq
1.45pm - 2.15pm: Just Giorge
2.30pm - 3.00pm: Inspire Youth Zone
3.00pm - 3.25pm: Danny Bretherton (as seen on The Voice Kids)
3.30pm - 3.55pm: Will Edgar (finalist on The Voice Kids)
4.00pm - 4.45pm; Robbie Williams Tribute Dean Betton (as seen on Britain's Got Talent)
4.45PM - Guest speeches
5:00pm - The Big Switch On - Josh Charnley

Times subject to change and the latest information about Christmas in Chorley can be found at www.checkoutchorley.com/christmas

Central Radio North West is Lancashire’s truly local station, broadcasting great music and local news and information 24 hours a day on DAB+ digital radio across central Lancashire, as well as to the East of the county and Blackpool and the Fylde coast. Central Radio can also tune in online via central.radio, mobile app, or smart speaker.

Central listeners enjoy a bigger variety of music from the 70s to present day, plus a wide range of local news, sport and information, with a stellar on-air line-up outside of breakfast including the popular Dom Molloy at Drive, North West listener favourite Martin Emery, Dave Salmon on the More Music Workday, and weekend shows from Lyndsey Kerr and James MacDonald.