Millennium Point and Bev Bevan Kick Off Christmas

Music legend Bev Bevan has become the latest icon to switch on Millennium Point’s Christmas lights. Bev, and his wife, singer Joy Strachan-Brain, had the honour of switching on the landmark venue’s decorations, including its giant Christmas tree, for 2024. The couple, a host of musicians and 200 local people enjoyed a fun-filled night to celebrate the start of Birmingham’s festive season at the award-winning events venue.

Birmingham’s very own Bev Bevan has had an incredible career spanning over 60 years. As a founding member of The Move, he had the first record ever to be played on BBC Radio 1. He’s played alongside The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimmi Hendrix, The Who and Stevie Wonder. He was a founder member of the hugely successful world-renowned Electric Light Orchestra before joining Black Sabbath. Alongside Joy Strachan-Brain, he is now a member of legendary band Quill. Bev and Joy are the latest special guests to turn on Millennium Point’s Christmas lights, following Toyah Willcox in 2023.

Millennium Point’s famous Christmas tree strands at 39ft tall and features 21,000 lights and 1,500 baubles. It takes a team of twelve and ten hours to put up. It provides the perfect photo backdrop for the thousands of visitors expected at Millennium Point over the Christmas period.

This year, Millennium Point’s Christmas season includes the Ultimate 80s Christmas Party, a Love Actually-themed Bottomless Prosecco Brunch and Frozen-themed family events. Profits from the events support Millennium Point’s award-winning charitable trust that reinvests in local STEM education projects. Visitors to Millennium Point can also enjoy Birmingham science museum, Thinktank.

Rebecca Delmore, Millennium Point Commercial Director, commented: “A Birmingham landmark like Millennium Point deserves a true Brummie legend to turn on its Christmas Lights and so we were thrilled to welcome Bev Bevan for this important job. We are looking forward to our giant Christmas tree providing an incredible photo backdrop for our visitors over the Christmas period.”

More information about Christmas at Millennium Point can be found at www.millenniumpoint.org.uk.

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