X factor finalists Marcus Collins and Craig Colton will headline the opening night of Speke Hall Concerts on Saturday 2nd June 2012. Liverpool favourites Marcus and Craig will reunite to perform at the concert next summer. X Factor runner-up Marcus and finalist Craig were two of the best and most loved stars from the show this year. Their friendship with both each other and mentor Gary Barlow was one of the highlights of the show.
Marcus and Craig, who were strangers before the show, coincidently grew up just a few miles apart in Liverpool. The town supported the duo from the beginning and the support from fellow locals spurred them on to give great performances each week. Both have very unique voices and performed great renditions of classic hits including: ‘License to Kill and Your love keeps lifting me higher’ and modern classics ‘Jar of hearts and Paparazzi’.
Concert organisers Cuffe and Taylor said: “We are excited to be bringing Marcus and Craig back to Liverpool to headline at Speke Hall Concerts 2012. Liverpool really got behind them during the X Factor and their genuine friendship made them standout from other contestants. Both have very unique and powerful voices and we’re looking forward to hearing them put their own spin on some classic hits next summer. We want the people of Liverpool to come out and show their support for two local stars, who are sure to light up the music charts in the future.”
The concert will be the opener to the first Speke Hall Concert event. During the double bank holiday weekend rock legends Status Quo and The People’s Tenor Russell Watson will also headline.
