Marbella’s got the X-Factor
Hit British TV talent show, X-Factor has catapulted singers of all ages and backgrounds to international superstardom and on 20 August, three of them will perform live at an exclusive concert in Marbella.
Sexy songtress Alexandra Burke, street dance troupe and winners of Britain’s Got Talent 2009, Diversity, plus up-and-coming vocalist Jamie Archer will be putting on a spectacular live show at the Plaza del Toros in Puerto Banús on Friday 20 August.
Three of a kind
Alexandra Burke shot to fame in 2008 after winning the fifth series of X-Factor and signing a record deal with none other than music mogul Simon Cowell. Later that year, the starlet became the European record holder for single sales in 24 hours when 105,000 copies of her debut single, a cover of the late Jeff Buckley’s ‘Hallelujah’. were sold in a day. Other hits include ‘Bad Boys’ and ‘All Night Long’, which she’ll be belting out live on stage at the concert.
Diversity, a group of friends from East London ranging between the ages of 14 and 27, wowed the nation when they auditioned for the Britain’s got Talent TV show in 2009. With their funky, urban image and out-of-this-world dance moves, it’s no wonder they beat Scottish singing sensation, Susan Boyle, in the live final. Their carefully choreographed routines are sure to go down a storm at the bullring!
Jamie ‘Afro’ Archer, the oldest of 12 live finalists of X-Factor Series 6, is a Putney-born musician with one hell of a voice.
Whilst on the TV show, he performed an amazing version of Kings of Leon hit ‘Sex on Fire’ as well as Elvis’ ‘I Can Dream’. Expect more crazy rock ‘n’ roll from him on the night!
Girls allowed
Kicking off at 20.00, with support from quirky all-girl band The Scarletz, who supported Cheryl Cole during her recent tour, and guest DJs, the event is set to attract pop-loving people from far and wide.
Safe – and sound!
Following the disappointment of the Faithless concert, which was cancelled due to safety concerns, organisers of the X-Factor concert, Rockin Marbella, have assured gig-goers that all work currently being carried out in the Puerto Banús bullring will be completed well before the concert is due to take place and that the highest safety measures on the night will be in place.
Just the ticket
Tickets are priced at 50€ and are available from El Corte Ingles, www.ticketmaster.com and there’ll also be a special Rockin Marbella branded tour bus which will be cruising down the coast and stopping off at selected locations over the next couple of weeks, giving everyone a chance to snap up tickets.
For details on exclusive VIP tickets (these include champagne, canapes, the best seats and access to the Pangea After Show Party), call Charlotte on 619 808 807.
