The Brewery's Christmas Light Switch On Event 

The Brewery is delighted to announce its plans for Cheltenham’s Christmas celebrations this year.  Together with the Beechwood Shopping Centre and Regent Arcade, The Brewery promises endless festivities and fun for all the family.

The celebrations start with the Cheltenham Christmas Lights Switch-on Parade on Saturday 19th November with live music and entertainment.

We really want our visitors to enjoy the Christmas Light Switch on event, so to make sure there is enough space, we have to restrict numbers into the Brewery .  Do come early to avoid disappointment and book your cinema tickets/restaurant table beforehand! 

Between 4.00pm and 7.30pm, you'll be entertained by a variety of local talent.  The confirmed line-up so far this year includes young local pop bands, Danceworks Studio dancers , The Band of the Gloucestershire Constabulary , the Choir Factor and the UK's number one rock and pop covers band the Chip Shop Boys , with Star FM hosting the evening.  The singing and dancing continues until Santa arrives to switch on the lights at around 6:30pm at the end of the Cheltenham Town Centre Christmas Parade.  

Afterwards we're delighted to confirm that Blues Brothers Reloaded will be performing classic popular Blues Brothers covers to keep the party going.  The twelve-strong Gloucestershire-based band will have the crowd dancing and singing with their theatrical performances.

The Christmas parade starts at the Beechwood Shopping Centre at 5pm and ends at the Brewery at approximately 6.15pm - with entertainment at the Brewery from 4:00pm to 7.30pm

About the performers

The Band of the Gloucestershire Constabulary

The band formed in 1990 and is comprised of serving and retired members of the regular Force, Specials, civilian staff & members of their families, together with a handful of musicians best described as "known to the police".  They have performed at some of the county's most prestigious venues including Gloucester Cathedral and Highgrove House, Cheltenham Race Course, Gatcombe Park and Kingsholm, on ceremonial duty for St. George's Day and Remembrance Day, and at local events such as the Royal International Air Tattoo.

They are proud to have performed for many charities and support organisations, proceeds from concerts are reckoned to be well in excess of £100,000.   The band performed at the Brewery's light switch on event last year and created a truly festive 
atmosphere with their traditional Christmas carols.

For details of The Band of the Gloucestershire Constabulary visit: www.glospoliceband.org

Danceworks Studios

Danceworks is a friendly and fun studio that brings professional and recreational dance training into the very heart of Cheltenham. Classes for pre-school to adults in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street, Zumba, Contemporary and Drama are all on offer at the studio.

With three purpose built studios they offer a variety of dance styles and opportunities with a comprehensive timetable for pre-school to adults.  Danceworks is one of the best expanding dance studios within the Gloucestershire area.

The Brewery is pleased to welcome back Danceworks to showcase a variety of their dance styles, with the studios having previously performed to delighted crowds of hundreds at the Brewery's World Dance Festival in July.

Find out more about Danceworks Studios here: www.danceworksstudios.co.uk

The Choir Factor

The Choir Factor™ sing Pop Rock, Motown and Gospel classics from the 60’s through to the present day from a whole host of artists including Adele, Amy Winehouse, The Scissor Sisters, Stevie Wonder, U2, Queen, Michael Jackson, Status Quo and Snow Patrol to name but a few.

Members of The Choir Factor™ find it a great social experience and a fantastic opportunity to sing with a group of like-minded people, singing along to the songs that they know and love. They perform at local events throughout the year.  Audiences enjoy the upbeat and unmistakable style that The Choir Factor™ is quickly becoming known for.

For further information visit The Choir Factor's website: www.thechoirfactor.com

The Chip Shop Boys

The Chip Shop Boys, the UK’s number one rock and pop covers band are the original definition of a band. Brothers and mates.

The boys perform with a great mixture of songs at every type of event. Formed in 1996 and orignially from Churchdown, they have toured Dubai, Bahrain, throughout Europe and the USA, playing with some of the biggest names in the business.

In 2006, ‘Brides Magazine’ featured The Chip Shop Boys as being the best rock and pop wedding band in the United Kingdom.

The Chip Shop Boys performed at the wedding of TV presenter Kate Garraway and Derek Draper in 2005. Over the past few years the boys have performed at many a celebrity wedding including the wedding of England Rugby captain Phil Vickery and Premiership footballer Michael Duff.

The Brewery is delighted that the Chip Shop Boys have agreed to play for us for a second time at this year's light switch on event, with the Brewery making a generous donation to charity in return.

For more information on the Chip Shop Boys visit www.chipshopboys.com  

Blues Brothers Reloaded

Blues Brothers Reloaded are a high-kicking, ball-busting, blues-bitching, hard-rocking, nail-biting, cat-fighting, mickey-taking, film-faking, tight-fitting, feet-stomping, dance-crazy, alcohol-hazy, powerhouse performance of a show; having performed in front of thousands of people at festivals, supported artists as diverse as Rick Astley to Showaddywaddy, sold out theatres for charity events, and toured up and down the country. The Gloucestershire-based band are delighted to be playing to a local audience at the switch-on of the Cheltenham Christmas Lights.

This touring 12-piece ensemble is not an ‘act’ - it’s a theatrical show. You won’t see two fat blokes in suits, carrying a portable stereo system. Oh no.

What you will see is a musically tight band, playing blues, jazz, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. You’ll also see an all-dancing and all-singing duo of Soul Sisters, shaking their tail feathers and straining their vocal chords. And guess what else you’ll see? That’s right. Jake and Elwood Blues. Or as near as dammit.

They promise to get the audience participating, get the crowds dancing, get the adrenaline pumping, and transport you back to downtown Chicago.  They’re definitely on a mission… why don’t you join them?! 

Check out the Blues Brothers Reloaded on their website here: www.bluesbrothersreloaded.co.uk  

The Brewery's chosen charity

Throughout the day collections will be made for the Brewery's chosen charity Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK.  Make-A-Wish has a very simple objective – to grant magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. The charity was founded in the UK in 1986 and since then has granted over 7,000 wishes.

With over 20,000 children in the UK living with life-threatening conditions at any one time, their work is never ending.  Their aim is to ensure that every one of these children is able to experience the magic and joy of a Make-A-Wish wish.

They receive no government funding or lottery grants, relying on the generous donations of the public and that’s why, for Make-A-Wish, every donation really counts.’

Charity Registration Nos.295672/SC037479