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XFM And Jose Cuervo Tequila Announce The Return Of Winter WOnderland

• 3rd Nov 2010

Xfm, the station that brings you music that rocks, is excited to announce the return of Winter Wonderland with Jose Cuervo Tequila. Back for its seventh consecutive year and with an outstanding line-up, the event is scheduled to take place over two nights – at the Manchester Academy on Wednesday 8th December and at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on Wednesday 15th December.

The annual event kicks-off at the Manchester Academy with live performances from The Wombats, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Futureheads, Mystery Jets, The View, and Everything Everything.

The show then continues at O2 Academy Brixton with Manic Street Preachers, secret special guests, White Lies, Two Door Cinema Club, The Drums, and Mona.

Mike Walsh, Xfm’s Deputy Programme Director/Head of Music said:
“We’re proud to say that Winter Wonderland is back and once again bringing the best live music to two of the greatest cities in the world. It’s always an amazing night out for Xfm’s listeners and the artists alike so this is an event that is not to be missed.”

Steve Harris, Xfm presenter said:
“Bring on Winter Wonderland – they’re going to be two nights to remember. I’m looking forward to broadcasting the O2 Evening Show from both venues and capturing what is set to be the biggest and best live music show this year.”

Winter Wonderland will be held from 7pm in Manchester and 6pm in London. Tickets go on sale on Friday 5th November at 9am. Advanced tickets are priced at £20 for Manchester and £25 for London, details available on xfm.co.uk. Listeners will also be able to win tickets by tuning in to the station.

Xfm broadcasts on 104.9 FM in London on 97.7 FM in Manchester, across the country on digital radio and TV and online at xfm.co.uk

According to the latest radio industry figures released by RAJAR, Xfm celebrated continued growth with 960,000 people now tuning in across the UK each week, an increase of 35,000 brand new listeners over the last three months.