I had the pleasure with Louise of attending the opening night of  The Spirit of Christmas Spectacular at Viva here in Blackpool.. Viva is a very well and established venue for entertainment here in Blackpool, it produces quality shows and is a very safe bet that you will always get good value for money. I […]

Read More The Spirit of Christmas Spectacular Viva 2018

For the first and probably only time due to other work commitments I was able to get down to the Blackpool Promenade to see this amazingly display.. Despite the horrible rain and wind I was able to get together a collection of images that I hope do this wonderful display justice..   This week was […]

Read More World Firework Championships Blackpool 2018 ROMANIA

The Blackpool Illuminations were switched on last night by the amazing local singing superstar Alfie Boe much to the delight of thousands of people inside the arena on the Promenade.     Visit Blackpool really do deserve huge acknowledgement and credit for pulling off one of the best Switch On’s in history..! It was absolutely […]

Read More Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2018

I had the privilege to be asked to review and interview the great  Mark James and his show at Viva Blackpool.   Mark is described as ‘Sleight of hand Magic and Comedy’ but he is so much more than that, Mark is an all round accomplished and very experienced entertainer that knows his trade.   […]

Read More Mark James Live at Viva Blackpool

There comes a point in your life when at a certain age you think that you are experienced enough to understand everything….. After watching the superb Michael Jordan and the cast from High Jinx my theory has been proven to be wrong  ! Set  in the superb location of Viva here in Blackpool High Jinx […]

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Nearly 6 years ago Viva arrived to Blackpool..A retro post from August 4th 2012   Blackpool’s latest venue has arrived.. Louise and I were asked  to attend the VIP launch of this amazing entertainment  venue.. Viva is what I would call more of a top end of the market venue, with a quality feel and […]

Read More Viva Blackpool VIP Launch Night August 2012

Joe Longthorne returned to Blackpool to play a very special one off show. Leye D Johns a good friend of Joe and who has been touring with him, asked him to play at the Layton Institute on Tuesday evening.. I believe his career took off whilst playing the Institute 33 years ago as he was […]

Read More Joe Longthorne returns to Blackpool..(Pre Viva 2011)