#AmazingAccrington Christmas switch-on adds £150,000 to local economy

By Scott Dawson Advertising

29 Nov 2023

Over 12000 people attended the Amazing Accrington Christmas Light Switch On.jpg.jpg

Over 12,000 attended the extremely popular #AmazingAccrington Christmas Light Switch On, featuring actor, singer and TikTok star Junior Andre and Emmerdale’s “Paddy”.

Taking place on Thursday 23rd November, the event also saw performances from students at Burnley College, a Michael Jackson Tribute Act and the world famous Accrington Pipe Band, as well as singing from Sophie Stott, the Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir and the Hyndburn primary school collective school choir led by St Christophers Sixth Form– plus much more, while there was also a spectacular Christmas Market inside and outside Accrington Market Hall, with a funfair on Broadway.

Research conducted on the night with visitors showed the night to be a great success. Comments were overwhelmingly positive, with the event being praised for being a very popular and busy event for Accrington.  Comments included:

“Amazing… really good vibe!"

"Brilliant event, wish there were more events like this. The town is buzzing!"

"Even better than last year, the big screen is fab!"

"Fantastic, great atmosphere, proud to be part of it!"

"Brilliant. The town had come alive!”

The research showed that 98 per cent of visitors surveyed had come along as a family, with the others being individuals or groups of friends. 66 per cent of visitors surveyed were under the age of 35.

100 per cent of visitors came into Accrington specially to visit the event, so it was definitely a draw and a boost to the town centre economy. The collective school choir had been promoted in local schools, to encourage families to come into town and watch the incredible performance.

The average spend per respondent was £12.77 per head. With an estimated 12,000 visitors, this represents over £153,240 back into the economy, which included local businesses and market traders.

Cllr Marlene Haworth, leader of Hyndburn Borough Council, commented: “The Christmas Light Switch On was simply amazing. The town was absolutely packed and it was an honour  to sponsor and a privilege to witness such an incredible event. With 12,000 visitors and the spend figures mentioned, we can estimate that just this one event has put over £150,000 back into the economy, which is fantastic news.

Murray Dawson, chair of #AmazingAccrington, said: “We wanted to go even bigger and better for this year’s Christmas Light Switch On and we delivered. We introduced a big screen on the main stage and we had so many incredible acts on the main stage, which went down extremely well with our visitors… everyone was talking about it!”

Sameena King, market manager at Accrington Market, said: “We can’t believe how many people we had in the town, inside the market and all on the outside stalls, they were all crazy busy. #AmazingAccrington have done it again!”

Victoria Tindall, business and marketing coordinator at Hyndburn Borough Council, commented: “Well done to the #AmazingAccrington team for another amazing event. Christmas really has started in style here in Accrington! The event also went viral on social media with over one million impressions and over 250k engagements.”

The 2023 Accrington Christmas Light Switch On was sponsored by Hyndburn Borough Council, North Lancs Training Group, Sundown Solutions, Prosperity Children’s Services and Financial Affairs.

To see a gallery of pictures of the Accrington Christmas Light Switch On, please visit: www.amazingaccrington.co.uk

Latest news

1

Construction begins on new Civil Service office building in Talbot Gateway Alan McBride Muse Will Town Defence Infrastructure Organisation Jennifer Chard Defence Business Services Cllr Lynn Williams Blackpool Council Garry Bowker Vinci

Construction begins on new Civil Service office building in Talbot Gateway

20 May 2025

2

Skiddle raises over £750,000 for charities Skiddle cheque presentation to Alder Hey Hospital

Skiddle raises over £750,000 for charities

20 May 2025

3

Former Victorian Hotel approved for residential conversion The site

Former Victorian Hotel approved for residential conversion

19 May 2025

4

REVOLUTION PARK: Work starts on Darwen’s new home of advanced manufacturing Oliver Webber, Tracy Clavell-Bate and Tim Webber from Barnfield Group with Cllr Phil Riley, second from right, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council

REVOLUTION PARK: Work starts on Darwen’s new home of advanced manufacturing

19 May 2025

5

Two Cuckoo Gins named winners in The Gin Guide Awards 2025 Mark Long

Two Cuckoo Gins named winners in The Gin Guide Awards 2025

19 May 2025

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
LBV122 May/June Launch Event
121 Lancashire Business View Magazine Launch
Networking
21 May 2025

LBV122 May/June Launch Event

Lancaster and Morecambe College, Lancaster, LA1 2TY

08:30 - 10:30

Sub36 Networking
Networking
11 Jun 2025

Sub36 Networking

British Jewellery School, Scorton, PR3 1BA

15:00 - 17:00

Lancashire Net Zero Carbon Conference
Net Zero Carbon Social 1200pxtrident 2
Networking
18 Jun 2025

Lancashire Net Zero Carbon Conference

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Burnley, BB12 0RT

08:30 - 13:00

Lancashire Built Environment Conference 2025
BEC 315 X 315 Px
Networking
25 Sep 2025

Lancashire Built Environment Conference 2025

Blackpool Football Club, Blackpool, FY1 6HX

08:30 - 13:00

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course

Preston Campus, Preston, PR1 2HE

08:00 - 17:00

RISE - The Academy for Female Leaders and Managers
WENDY BOWERS RISE Illustrstion copy.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
02 Apr 2025 - 08 Oct 2025

RISE - The Academy for Female Leaders and Managers

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Clayton le Moors, BB5 5JR

09:00 - 15:30

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: May
Freelancer Meet-Up May.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
22 May 2025 - 22 May 2025

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: May

society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

10:00 - 11:30

Amber River True Bearing quarterly investment seminar
LBV Hub Seminars
22 May 2025 - 22 May 2025

Amber River True Bearing quarterly investment seminar

Cottons Hotel & Spa , Knutsford, WA16 0SU

16:00 - 18:00

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire
LBV Hub Networking
22 May 2025 - 22 May 2025

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire

Mytton Fold, Langho, BB6 8AB

11:30 - 14:15

Liverpool Business Expo 2025
https---cdn.evbuc.com-images-881365363-4862066883-1-original.20241023-085714.jpeg.jpg
LBV Hub Awards
23 May 2025 - 23 May 2025

Liverpool Business Expo 2025

Aintree Racecourse , Liverpool , L9 5AS

09:00 - 15:00

Advantage: AI – A Workshop for Business Leaders – May 29
Artboard 15.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
29 May 2025 - 29 May 2025

Advantage: AI – A Workshop for Business Leaders – May 29

Door4 Office, Burnley Wharf, Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 1JG

09:00 - 11:00

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV122 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin