Chris lowe was born and raised in Blackpool before going on to conquer the world with Neil Tennant as one of the pop duo “The Pet Shop Boys.” To say the Pet Shop Boys are idols of mine is an understatement indeed, as a teenager I grew up listen to their music and dreaming of following in their foot steps to fame and fortune.

To see them perform at the Brits and receive an award was a fantastic and nerve tingling experience that not many pop groups or bands have on me these days. Performing with Brandon Flowers (The Killers) and Lady GaGa it was quite a performance to remember!

Please view their performance below and if you do not have a CD of them in your car ‘Go get one?’

Chris in his act reminisces about his up bringing in Blackpool which I do feel shows his respect and love of his home town a town that he describes like himself “Fun loving and exciting.”

New Kent Hotel Blackpool booking line: 01253 352 741

The Blackpool Illuminations  2010 will be switched on September 3rd and will run until November 7th.

Blackpool’s Illuminations are switched on annually at the start of September and continue, nightly, until the first week of November. The illuminations consist of many a glowing tableau, large illuminated models, and laser lights. Fibre optics and computer control have brought a new dimension to Britain’s biggest tourist attraction. The illuminated displays stretch along the sea front from Starr Gate to Bispham. The sea front is lit up like a Belicia beacon with the view of the lights being an array of colours that can be seen afar.

View from the Beach during the Illumination

Blackpool has a wonderful International firework display every year that has attracted some fierce competition from numerous international competitors. The International firework display takes place on the first weeks of the Illuminations so to book early as rooms get snapped up very quickly.

International Firework Display Blackpool

To avoid disappointment please book early and call us on 01253 352 741

Entrance to the Winter Gardens

The Empress Ballroom Blackpool part of the Winter Gardens Blackpool was built in 1896 and is the 2nd largest Theatre in Europe. The Empress Ballroom has a spectacular barrel shaped ceiling, glistening chandeliers and architectural splendour only of yesteryear.

The Winter Gardens hosts many events throughout the year from an evening Banquet, Wedding Reception, Concert, Exhibition or conference  The New Kent B&B Hotel is delighted to offer B&B hotel accommodation to all visitors whether in a couple of two or a group of ten!

Please see our Exclusivity Package

For hotel room bookings and more details
please call us on 01253 352 741

The Empress Ballroom has been the venue for some of the most popular and inspirational Pop, Rock Groups and singers of all time; The Beatles, The Stone Roses, The White Stripes and George Formby to name just a few. Groups and singers who have influenced and helped the British and world youth make a statement in their heyday, all of which played sell out concerts in Blackpool.

Check out the selection of classic videos we have put together for you to reminisce over and enjoy as we did!

• The Winter Gardens Blackpool
• The Empress Ballroom Blackpool
• The Beatles Fan Club
• The Stone Roses Fan Club
• The White Stripes Fan Club
• George Formby Society