{"id":4124,"date":"2024-09-11T21:59:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T21:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history\/?p=4124"},"modified":"2025-02-04T16:31:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T16:31:51","slug":"sophie-ellis-bextor-in-blackpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/sophie-ellis-bextor-in-blackpool\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophie Ellis-Bextor in Blackpool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sophie Ellis-Bextor, celebrated for her sophisticated pop sound and striking stage persona, delivered an unforgettable performance of her hit <em>Murder on the Dancefloor<\/em> at Roxy&#8217;s Nightclub in Blackpool on 17 November 2013. This exclusive event served as the after-party for the <em>Strictly Come Dancing<\/em> live broadcast, which had enchanted audiences earlier that evening from the legendary Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The glamorous venue provided the perfect stage for Ellis-Bextor&#8217;s infectious energy, as fans danced the night away to her iconic tune, adding a touch of star-studded flair to the festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Fast forward ten years, and Ellis-Bextor returned to Blackpool in 2023 to take centre stage at another cherished tradition\u2014the switching on of the famous Blackpool Illuminations. Her participation in this landmark event highlighted her enduring connection to the British entertainment scene and to Blackpool itself. Videos from the occasion capture Sophie\u2019s radiant presence as she officially lit up the promenade, delighting fans and adding yet another memorable moment to the town\u2019s illustrious history of showbiz celebrations.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder on the Dancefloor Live in Blackpool\ud83d\uddfc\ud83e\udea9\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c6ZG9FjO8mE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sophie Ellis-Bextor, celebrated for her sophisticated pop sound and striking stage persona, delivered an unforgettable performance of her hit Murder on the Dancefloor at Roxy&#8217;s Nightclub in Blackpool on 17 November 2013. This exclusive event served as the after-party for the Strictly Come Dancing live broadcast, which had enchanted audiences earlier that evening from the legendary Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The glamorous venue provided the perfect stage for Ellis-Bextor&#8217;s infectious energy, as fans danced the night away to her iconic tune, adding a touch of star-studded flair to the festive atmosphere. 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