Basildon at Christmas event gets the festive season off with a bang!

Thousands gathered in St Martin’s Square for Basildon at Christmas – a stage presented by Gateway 97.8 and fireworks too.

Our headliner was Jacquii Cann as Alison Moyet – she whipped the crowd into a frenzy!

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Chair of Basildon Council’s Neighbourhoods and Public Spaces Committee Councillor David Harrison, said:

“Basildon at Christmas was an excellent way to kick-off the festive season. The town centre was buzzing with activities for all to enjoy and it provided a wonderful boost for local traders.”

Alison Moyet tribute headlining Basildon at Christmas. What a show she’s put on! pic.twitter.com/6rQL44rFmj

— Johnny Jenkins (@JohnnyJenkinsDJ) November 16, 2019

The crowd are ready here in #Basildon for the fireworks to round off the evening, @DJDavidWebster is about to introduce Mayor of Basildon @cllrdbs and the stars of Basildon Panto pic.twitter.com/LytZIvVM5z

— Gateway 97.8 (@Gateway978) November 16, 2019

Stage managing Basildon at Christmas with the brilliant @DJDavidWebster presenting on stage! pic.twitter.com/z18RwZzOOr

— Johnny Jenkins (@JohnnyJenkinsDJ) November 16, 2019