Michael Bublé arrives at Blackpool Madame Tussauds ahead of TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival gig
“This felt like the perfect moment to welcome the Michael Bublé figure to Blackpool for the very first time.”
Visitors to Madame Tussauds Blackpool are set to enjoy a touch of star power this summer as a wax figure of international music icon Michael Bublé arrives at the popular seaside attraction.
The lifelike figure of the Canadian singer-songwriter will be on display from Monday 15 June until Monday 31 August, offering fans the opportunity to come face to face with one of the world’s most celebrated vocalists.
Ahead of taking up residence at the attraction, the figure has already been making appearances in Lytham, where Bublé is scheduled to perform at TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival on Friday 3 July.
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‘The perfect moment to welcome Michael Bublé to Blackpool’
Janine Marshall, General Manager at Madame Tussauds Blackpool, said: “Lytham Festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, so this felt like the perfect moment to welcome the Michael Bublé figure to Blackpool for the very first time.”
The singer’s wax likeness received an official welcome to the town from Lytham Town Crier Kila Redfearn, who marked the occasion with a formal declaration. Members of the Friends of Lytham Railway Station were also present to greet the figure as excitement builds ahead of the festival.
The summer attraction forms part of a partnership between Madame Tussauds Blackpool and Lytham Festival. To celebrate the collaboration, visitors to the attraction between 17 and 21 June will have the chance to win free tickets to the festival.
Guests can enter by searching for golden tickets hidden throughout the attraction, with one set of tickets available to win each day during the promotional period.
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‘It creates a brilliant stir’
Lytham Festival co-founder Peter Taylor said: “We’re delighted to welcome Michael Bublé to Lytham ahead of his headline show here in just a few weeks’ time.
“This is going to be a fantastic night for the festival so it’s great to work with Madame Tussauds Blackpool on making this moment happen. It creates a brilliant stir when these things are possible and let’s face it, who wouldn’t expect to see Michael Bublé wandering around Lytham on a weekday?”
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Recognised internationally for his jazz, swing and contemporary vocal performances, Bublé has enjoyed a successful career spanning more than two decades and remains one of the most popular recording artists in the world.
At Madame Tussauds Blackpool, the wax figure will take pride of place in the attraction’s A-List Party room, where it will join a host of celebrity figures. Visitors will be able to see Bublé alongside stars including Dwayne Johnson, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga.