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6 March 2012 – For Immediate Release

Media invite: Bradley Johnson to perform at Lea Manor High School

Venue: Lea Manor High School (The Theatre), Northwell Drive, Luton LU3 3TL

Date:  Friday 9 March 2012

Time:  1:30-2pm

Journalists, photographers and broadcasters are invited to a special performance by former X Factor star Bradley Johnson at Lea Manor High School for Year 8 pupils.

Recently confirmed for this year’s Love Luton 2012 Festival, Bradley has now signed an exclusive solo deal with record label Ingeny Music Ltd and will be launching his debut single this spring.

Bradley first made his mark on the music scene at the 2011 auditions for The X Factor, where his rendition of Ed Sheeran’s ‘A Team’ earned him a standing ovation.  After making it to the show’s boot camp stage, Bradley became part of the group Nu Vibe, who made it to the live finals.

Bradley has managed to secure many accolades, in a very short space of time, including two million YouTube views and over 33,000 followers on Twitter. He also starred in the Mark’s and Spencer Christmas advert with other X Factor Contestants and secured a number one hit with ‘Wishing On A Star’.

Bradley will be performing on Friday 6 July at Popes Meadow alongside The Wanted, up-and-coming boy band Lawson, Irish pop star Aisling O’Reilly and soca superstar SW Storm.

Bradley is in Luton this week promoting the Love Luton 2012 Festival and his debut single. He will be the first act sharing the love in schools across Luton and the region.

Proposed timetable:

1.30pm – Press arrival

1.40pm – Robert Lee, Artistic Director of the Love Luton 2012 Festival welcome

1.45pm – Bradley Johnson Performance

1.55pm – Close

1.57pm – Media interviews can take place afterwards in the cafe

Background:

The Olympic Torch is coming to Luton this summer and to celebrate the town is hosting the Love Luton 2012 Festival from 6-9 July 2012.

The unique weekend-long festival promises to be the most spectacular event in Luton’s long and proud history.

The festival will be packed with a huge range of activities including big-name music concerts, a spectacular carnival parade, school games, fireworks displays, Mela activities along with a kaleidoscope of music, comedy and dance leading up to a special Olympic Torch celebration event.

 Tickets for the festival can be purchased from www.luton.gov.uk/2012festival  A special early bird and family ticket offer is in place until 7 April.

 Important:

Please confirm your attendance to Adam Kearney, Press and Communications Officer, Luton Borough Council by 5pm Thursday 8 March – adam.kearney@luton.gov.uk, 01582 54 74 02.

ENDS

 Issued by: Adam Kearney on 01582 547402