NICKELODEON BRINGS SLIME MUSIC AND MAYHEM TO BLACKPOOL

Nickelodeon UK and VisitBlackpool bring Slime, Music & Mayhem back to

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena on 17^th – 19^th October 

Tickets go on sale  Friday 6^th March at 10am at www.nickslimefest.co.uk

 Diversity’s Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely return to their hosting duties and will be joined by ‘The X Factor: Celebrity’s’ Max and Harvey and Tik Tok social star Holly H

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SLIMEFEST 2020 will take place at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena from 17^th – 19^th October and is coming to London for the first time ever with DHP Family presenting two shows at The SSE Arena, Wembley on 26^th October.

An all-new location calls for an exciting hosting line up –longstanding SLIMEFEST hosts Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely are returning to the stage and this year will be joined by Max and Harvey and Holly H for all 8 shows. They’ll host Nickelodeon’s unique mix of chart-topping music acts, special guests, social stars and of course….Slime! Tickets are on sale from Friday 6^th March at 10am. Families can purchase tickets and find out more information at www.nickslimefest.co.uk

SLIMEFEST Show Schedule

Shows at 1pm and 6pm on Saturday 17th October – Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena

Shows at 1pm and 6pm on Sunday 18th October – Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena

Shows at 1pm and 6pm on Monday 19th October – Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena

Shows at 2pm and 7pm on Monday 26th October – The SSE Arena, Wembley, London

More information on the SLIMEFEST 2020 performers for Blackpool and London will be announced in the coming months.

Virginia Monaghan, VP, Events and Experiences, ViacomCBS Networks International commented: “We can’t wait to bring SLIMEFEST back for a fifth year, it’s been such a huge success in Blackpool so we’re looking forward to returning to the UK’s favourite beach resort. Expanding the shows to the iconic arena in Wembley is a testament to the event and it’s affinity with kids and parents alike. London and Blackpool -prepare for the ultimate badge of honour from us at Nickelodeon….slime!”

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are delighted to see the return of Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST in 2020. These shows have become an integral part of Blackpool’s fantastic October half-term offer, attracting parents and children from across the country. We look forward to welcoming families to another three days of fabulous entertainment and hope they will take the opportunity to enjoy everything that Blackpool has to offer during our spectacular Illuminations season.”

Daniel Ealam, Director of Live at DHP Family says “We’re hugely excited to be partnering with Nickelodeon to launch the first ever London edition of SLIMEFEST! After several highly successful years in Blackpool, it is the natural next step to bring this amazing show to the capital, and The SSE Arena, Wembley is the perfect fit for this unique live event!”

Amanda Thompson OBE, Managing Director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, adds: “We are excited to welcome SLIMEFEST back to Blackpool for its fifth year.  It is always an amazing event and we always look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy the show and also experience the fantastic rides and attractions here at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.”

SLIMEFEST will also air on Friday 6^th November at 6pm on Nickelodeon as well as over the weekend on Channel 5.

SLIMEFEST 2019 saw performances from Diversity along with music acts: Professor Green, Scouting for Girls, New Hope Club, Max and Harvey, Road Trip, Jess Folley andThe Thundermans star Kira Kosarin as a special guest.  Watch the highlights here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h92R_JR8l-o

Over 100,000 people have attended related SLIMEFEST events across the globe in the US, Australia, Italy, UK, Germany and Spain.