B*Witched to play free gig at Trafford Centre to celebrate its 25th anniversary

The Trafford Centre is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary by hosting a free family-friendly party featuring a popular ’90s pop band.

Opened in 1998, the year the blockbuster movie Titanic – starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet – was released in UK cinemas, there’ll be many who won’t remember the time before the huge shopping centre was built on the barren land.

The busy indoor retail and experience centre will be throwing a huge bash later this month to mark a quarter of a century since its doors first opened to the public, with a celebration of fashion, pop culture and music over the last two and a half decades.

As a blast from the past to transport everyone back to 1998, popular Irish girl band of the time, B*Witched – also celebrating their 25th anniversary – will be performing live to get the party pumping.

The band shot to fame as they topped the charts with their debut single ‘C’est La Vie’ in May 1998, followed by three more number one singles.

The double denim, butterfly clip wearing, pop sensations will be taking part in a one-hour Endless Fashion Event, hosted by Happy Radio UK presenter Chelsea Norris on Friday, September 29th.

The free event does not require a ticket to attend but people are advised to get there early to secure their place in the audience.

At the party, there will also be ’90s-inspired dance acts, archive footage, iconic fashion and music from across the decades since as well as performances from local cheerleading group Electric Athletes.

Fashion lovers can also enjoy displays of fashion from past, present and future throughout this September – with easy-to-shop looks put together from some of the biggest brands at the Trafford Centre. 

Simon Layton, Centre Director for the Trafford Centre, said: “As Trafford centre marks its 25th birthday, we are embracing our heritage, relishing our present and looking excitedly ahead to our future.

“For 25 years, we’ve been a beacon of fashion excellence and style, with people flocking from far and wide to shop the biggest fashion brands, using the Trafford Centre as their own catwalk. 

“As we celebrate this milestone we want to continue that legacy of inspiring future generations to embrace their individual style – whatever the future of fashion may hold!”