Peter Kay to present Dance For Life 2017
- Following the success of last year's charity events, Peter Kay is to present Dance For Life 2017
- The arena-based dance-a-thon parties will be in Coventry, Glasgow, Sheffield, Leeds and Nottingham
- Peter Kay says: "All people have to do is turn up and dance"
Following the success of the charity events Dance For Life 2016, Peter Kay is to return to present more arena-based parties in 2017.
The three-hour dance-a-thons will take place at arenas in Coventry, Glasgow, Sheffield, Leeds and Nottingham.
The promoters explain: "Each of the venues will be spectacularly transformed to accommodate enormous dance floors, which will feature state of the art sound and lights as DJ PK takes to the turntables for what promises to be a joyous and unforgettable fundraising experience."
Peter Kay says: "I've honestly never had so much fun as I had working on Dance For Life earlier this year. The atmosphere was so happy and positive; it really is a great way to raise money for the worthiest of causes. All people have to do is turn up and dance."
A spokesperson for the event organisers SJM Concerts said: "We are so excited to be involved again with Peter's Dance For Life shows, the previous nights were such an achievement and so unique, we can't wait to bring the party to even more arenas."
Claire Rowney, director of Stand Up To Cancer at Cancer Research UK, says: "We are so grateful to Peter for hosting his epic Dance For Life events to raise money, we need as many people as possible to join Peter and kick cancer's ass by dancing the night away. The money that is raised from the events will fund vital research so that we can save more lives, more quickly."
Peter Kay adds: "I'd also like to encourage people to get themselves sponsored via JustGiving.com where a special Dance For Life team page has been set up."
The dates are:
Coventry - 3rd March 2017 (Ericsson Indoor Arena)
Coventry - 4th March 2017 (Ericsson Indoor Arena)
Glasgow - 25th March 2017 (The SSE Hydro)
Sheffield - 8th April 2017 (Sheffield Arena)
Leeds - 6th May 2017 (First Direct Arena)
Nottingham - 13th May 2017 (Motorpoint Arena)
The events are for those aged 18 or over. Fancy dress is optional. Tickets are £28.50 each and can be bought individually or in groups of any number. The tickets go on sale on Saturday via outlets including Ticketmaster
The below video features footage from the inaugural events:
In other Peter Kay news, another TV documentary is to be aired about his career. The Story Of Peter Kay, described as a "a life and career tribute", traces his journey from humble beginnings to superstardom and talking to the people who knew him, worked with him and helped shape his career, as well as his devoted fans, biographers and media champions. It will air on Channel 5 on Sunday 30th October at 9pm.