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Take That are set to headline the National Lottery’s Big Bash.

The star studded spectacular is returning for a second year next month as the ‘Greatest Day’ hitmakers top a stacked bill featuring Becky Hill, Busted, Paloma Faith and more.

The one night event is heading to London’s OVO Arena Wembley on December 6 with 8,000 tickets available free to National Lottery players on a first come basis.

The special night will once again be hosted by Jason Manford and Alesha Dixon, while Jax Jones featuring Calum Scott and Ina Wroldsen round off the lineup alongside Drag Queens Kitty Scott-Claus, Cheryl Hole, Tayce and Cara Melle.

Jason commented: “I’m so excited to be back hosting The National Lottery’s Big Bash alongside Alesha.

“We had so much fun bringing the nation together to celebrate 2022 and we can’t wait to do it all over again by celebrating some of the biggest moments of 2023.

“It’s going to be a cracking night, so make sure you grab tickets to be part of the party of the year!”

Alesha echoed his thoughts, and teased some “special surprises” to come.

She added: “The National Lottery’s Big Bash is a great house party, I’m so excited to be back hosting with Jason to see off the year in style.

“We’ve got an amazing line up, including a few special surprises along the way, so get dressed up and come have some fun with us!” Further details including the full lineup will follow “over the coming weeks”.

General release tickets go live at 1pm today (02.11.23), with the show being a “thank you for the £30m that is generated each week” for Lottery-funded projects which help organisations and charities across the UK.

For further details and to get tickets, National Lottery players should go to: www.bigbash2023.com.

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