Legendary Hollywood director Tim Burton has flicked the switch to turn on the 2015 Blackpool Illuminations.
The evening also saw a star-studded line-up of musical entertainment wow the audience at Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland Arena with some of the biggest names in British music, including The Vamps, Lawson and Professor Green, all performing.
“I love Blackpool, I’d love to do another film here. It’s an amazing place.”
Coastal Communities Minister Mark Francois said: “I am delighted we have been able to support Blackpool Illumination’s through a £2m grant from the Coastal Communities Fund.
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