This year's biggest New Year’s Eve party features Take That, Busted, Becky Hill, Paloma Faith and more
Who’s coming round to yours to help see in 2024 this New Year’s Eve? Gary Barlow? Mark Owen? How about Idris Elba and Jason Manford?
No, we aren’t dreaming - this December 31 at 6pm on ITV and ITVX, The National Lottery’s New Year’s Eve Big Bash is bringing the celebrations - and the stars - to your living room.
Becky Hill opens the show with a performance of her hit Disconnect, while Take That will deliver belting renditions of This Life and Never Forget that will have you dancing in your lounge.
The spectacular show is hosted by Jason Manford and Alesha Dixon, who also welcome Busted, Paloma Faith, Cat Burns and this year’s Eurovision winner, Loreen from Sweden, to the stage.
Watch out for cameos from A-listers like Olivia Colman, Idris Elba, Glenn Close, Succession’s Brian Cox and a special award for Sir Mo Farah as he retires from sport.
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The extravaganza looks back over some of the most memorable moments of 2023.
Becky Hill is one of many fashion forward stars in attendance this year (Jeff Spicer)From the coronation of King Charles III in Westminster Abbey to England’s Lionesses making it all the way to the final of the World Cup in Australia, and Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest, which of the year’s highlights are you excited to see celebrated?
The star-studded event is about far more than celebrities. The National Lottery’s New Year’s Eve Big Bash also celebrates ordinary people who make extraordinary things happen around the United Kingdom, thanks to National Lottery funding.
So brace yourself for an emotional journey as the 100 Voices United Choir takes centre stage, promising a performance that transcends borders and cultures.
The choir was founded when Ukrainian Inna Ruzheva moved to the UK. Seeking cultural integration between British and Ukrainian children, she joined forces with choir director Vicki Hambleton and a dedicated team of teachers.
They brought together 100 pupils from Liverpool schools and the Ukrainian Children’s Choir to form the 100 Voices United Choir.
“The youngest children are only four years old, some of the kids are visually impaired, and all of them sing in both English and Ukrainian,” explains Vicki.
“We’ve learnt so much about each other’s cultures, discovered a space where we can all express ourselves, and made friends for life.
“The choir couldn’t have united people on this scale without the support of National Lottery funding.”
Look forward to a range of stellar performances from the likes of Take That and Busted (John Phillips)Viewers also won’t want to miss the 50th anniversary of hip-hop celebration, with children from House of Wingz showcasing their body-popping skills.
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Additionally, the Urban Fox Orchestra Steelband will deliver a special performance to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Windrush.
Throughout 2023, Caribbean culture has been celebrated through various events, including carnivals, exhibitions, and inter-generational workshops.
Earlier this year, more than 100 community groups across the UK received a share of almost £1 million of National Lottery funding to commemorate the anniversary.
Indeed, all of these remarkable performances are a testament to National Lottery players, who help to generate more than £30 million each week to fund projects, help organisations and enable charities to do vital work across the country.
Buying your ticket even made The National Lottery’s Big Bash on New Year’s Eve possible, so grab the remote and get set to see in 2024 in style - from the comfort of your sofa.
Watch The National Lottery's New Year's Eve Big Bash from 6pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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