The Liverpool Waterfront would be the setting for an unforgettable celebration on June third, as iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli joins a stellar lineup of performers to have fun the maiden name of Queen Anne to the port.
Bocelli can be joined by a powerful lineup of Liverpool’s greatest expertise, together with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and performers from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. The naming ceremony can be hosted by musician Matt Willis and his spouse, TV presenter Emma Willis.
The hosts can be joined on stage by particular friends and the official godparent for the naming of Queen Anne. The second can be signified by the normal smashing of a bottle of champagne towards the 249th ship to hold the Cunard title. The occasion will conclude with a efficiency from Bocelli.
The celebrations will then proceed with further performances from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, and DJ Lauren Lo Sung. The festivities will then shift to a vigorous funk and soul set by Craig Charles previous to grand finale fireworks.
“Liverpool is known the world over as Cunard’s spiritual home, and we are thrilled to announce Maestro Bocelli as part of our incredible line-up of talented artists and performers for this special event,” mentioned Katie McAlister, President of Cunard. “This celebration is a tribute to our rich history and a testament to the enduring bond between Cunard and the city of Liverpool. We look forward to honoring this legacy with a celebration of unforgettable performances that reflect the spirit and vibrancy of both our company and this magnificent city.”
Bocelli remarked, “It’s an honour to be performing in Liverpool, for the Official Naming Ceremony of Queen Anne. This event promises to be a beautiful celebration of artistry and craftsmanship, which perfectly captures spirit and elegance of Cunard’s new ship. To be taking part in such a historic occasion, in a city rich in cultural heritage, truly brings me great joy.”
The celebrations are anticipated to attract hundreds of attendees, marking one other vital second within the historical past of Cunard ships. In earlier years, Cunard shipsh have drawn over one million spectators to the Mersey’s banks, notably for Queen Elizabeth 2‘s maiden call in July 1990 and the 2015 Three Queens “royal rendezvous” celebrating Cunard’s one hundred and seventy fifth anniversary.
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