Northern Irish acting legend James Nesbitt has been announced as one of the performers at the Coronation Concert’s ‘Lighting up the Nation’ event.
The Coronation Concert, airing on BBC One at 8pm on Sunday, May 7 will take place in the grounds of Windsor Castle in front of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests.
The 'Lighting up the Nation' sequence see the UK unite in celebration through projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations.
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The BBC has confirmed at the Bloodlands actor will perform a poem written specially for this occasion by Daljit Nagra, Chair of the Royal Society of Literature, as famous landmarks, areas of natural beauty and street parties will connect through a beautifully choreographed display of light.
English singer and songwriter Paloma Faith will also be performing one of her hit songs to soundtrack this anticipated part of the evening.
Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment & Events said: "The Lighting up the Nation sequence promises to be a truly spectacular part of the Coronation Concert.
"With stunning light shows illuminating some of our most iconic locations, alongside performances from James Nesbitt and Paloma Faith, this is going to be a very special moment for people all across the country to come together in celebration."
The Northern Irish link to the light sequence has been announced as "a memorable light show" in Belfast for viewers at home.
The remaining three locations will be revealed during the Coronation Concert.
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