East 17 perform at Kidderminster Christmas Lights switch-on

East 17 wow the crowds at Kidderminster Light switch-on <i>(Image: newsquest)</i>
East 17 wow the crowds at Kidderminster Light switch-on (Image: newsquest)
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HUGE 90s boy band East 17 had the crowd singing along as they took to the stage in Kidderminster this evening.

The trio stepped out to perform after the lights were switched on in the town centre just after 6pm tonight (Saturday, November 15).

The band had met with fans at around 4pm for a meet and greet before taking to the stage.

Before their performance, East 17 said: "We know a lot of people in their 40s and 50s will be looking forward to it as they'll know a lot of our songs, but seeing even younger people attending is amazing. 

"I think everyone will be looking forward to Stay Another Day, especially this time of year!"

The announcement that the band would play had generated huge interest in the town.

East 17 wow the crowds at Kidderminster Light switch-on (Image: newsquest)

When the band was revealed, Kidderminster BID manager James Barker had said: "We've had amazing feedback. In the four days after we made the announcement, we'd already sold around 1,800 tickets. This is a phenomenal response in just four days.

"It is great to have a household name perform at our Christmas event.

"It's great news for Kidderminster and we can't wait to see everyone come together for what will be a fantastic evening."

East 17 shot to fame in the 90s before having a series of hits including House of Love and Let it Rain.

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