STUDENTS will have the chance to rub shoulders with the stars at Merry Hill tomorrow (Friday October 3).

For the third year running,the Brierley Hill shopping centre is giving students across the Midlands an exclusive night of fun, freebies and enormous discounts from 3pm-10pm.

Geordie Shore stars Gary Beadle and Aaron Chalmers will be fronting the line-up of celebrity guests and will be attending a meet and greet with fans from 8pm.

Crowds will also be treated to live performances from girl band Stooche and X Factor 2014 contestant Danny Dearden.

Former The Only Way is Essex star Amy Childs be manning a pop-up store selling her fashion range open from Friday until Sunday.

Kelly Reed, senior marketing manager at Merry Hill said: “Last year’s student lock-in was so successful, we decided we had to bring it back and make it even bigger and better.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the Geordie Shore boys to the centre on Friday, as well as the fabulous Stooche and X Factor’s very own Danny Dearden providing the soundtrack to the evening.

“And, with all the fantastic discounts on offer and a late night closing of 10pm, students will have plenty of opportunities to bag a bargain.”

Students can register for their free wristband by visiting www.intumerryhillevents.co.uk.