X Factor star Joe McElderry adds the sparkle to Swansea fireworks celebration

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Monday, October 22, 2012
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South Wales Evening Post

X FACTOR star Joe McElderry will be bringing an extra bit of sparkle to Swansea on bonfire night.

The 21-year-old, who won the competition two years ago, will be performing at the annual fireworks celebration at St Helen's Rugby Ground.

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    Joe McElderry

Joe rose to fame after beating competition from fellow stars Olly Murs and Stacey Solomon in the contest in 2009, later going on to win Popstar to Opera Star.

Swansea Council cabinet member for regeneration Nick Bradley said Joe would join a long line of musical talents to perform in the city.

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"It was only a few months ago that Status Quo performed in Singleton Park and the likes of Elton John and The Who have played at the Liberty Stadium," he said.

"He's an artist that will appeal to people of all ages and the many thousands of local people who tune into The X Factor every Saturday."

Gates open at 5.30pm for the event on Monday, November 5, with entertainment starting at 6pm and fireworks at 7.30pm.

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