David Essex - Thanks for the Memories

Dates: 05 Oct 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Location: Blackburn King George's Hall

When a certain pop star has been at the top of his game for over 60 years they may begin to feel nostalgic and celebrate their legacy with a tour that suits their longevity.

English born David Essex has had an illustrious career since 1963. One of this breakthrough songs was the 1974 track ‘Gonna Make You a Star’. It was his first number one, spending three weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart.

Here is a youthful David performing the song on Top of the Pops –

The music industry did make him a star and he is forever grateful for his six decades plus. To celebrate he’s going on tour this autumn for ‘Thanks for the Memories.’- Monday 5th October 2026 – 7.30pm at Blackburn King George’s Hall. To book tickets simply visit the following website link –

https://bwdvenues.com/whats-on/david-essex-2026/

David Essex continues to break boundaries with his unique talent with his two previous two UK tours selling over 65,000 tickets across 39 dates including shows at the Palladium and Theatre Royal in London.

^Alex Ashworth Director of Creativity