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JoJo Siwa readies for Nickelodeon Slimefest shows

YouTube sensation to give first ever UK shows at Blackpool event in October.

With the licensing and consumer products programme beginning to ramp up, Nickelodeon will further grow the presence of YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa at its popular Slimefest event later this year.

The 14 year old singer, dancer, performer and social media influencer will give her first ever UK performances at the event, which runs from October 21-23 at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

JoJo will perform her single Boomerang live and exclusively for the first time in the UK, as well as two new songs, at all six Slimefest shows.

JoJo currently has over 5.9 million followers on Instagram, 11.4 million followers on Musical.ly, 282,000 Twitter followers and 654 million views on her YouTube channel.

The global consumer products range runs across categories including apparel, accessories, home, toys, party and publishing.

Councillor Gillian Campbell, the Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are delighted to welcome JoJo to Slimefest Blackpool in October.

“She’s a perfect fit with Blackpool’s family market. We are excited that she’s joining us for her first UK music performances and it is fantastic news that she will be appearing at all six shows.”

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