The Grand Southport sponsored feature
Ray Quinn has signed up to headline A Grand Night Out for Queenscourt Hospice at The Grand in Southport this summer.
The X Factor star will be among a glittering array of talented celebrity and local musicians and DJs who will present a packed night of entertainment across all three floors of The Grand, on Lord Street, from 7pm on Friday 24th July 2026.
Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group is hosting this special community event to support Queenscourt as our local hospice faces serious financial challenges.
Everyone is invited, with £25 tickets raising money for an incredible cause now on sale: A Grand Night Out For Queenscourt – The Grand
A Grand Night Out for Queenscourt is hosted by Claire Simmo, Kelly Bond and DJ Baz Todd, all local people with huge passion for their home town.
Headlining will be Ray Quinn, who wowed audiences across the UK runner-up on X Factor in 2006, finishing in second place to winner Leona Lewis.
He starred as Anthony Murray in Brookside from 2000 to 2003; won the fourth series of Dancing on Ice in 2009; and was the winner of Get Your Act Together in 2015.
Also performing are:
Anthony Russell (X Factor)
Andrew Curphey (Britain’s Got Talent)
Bernie Flint (Opportunity Knocks)
Liverpool legend DJ Jon Jessop
…and many more incredible acts still to be announced!
Every ticket helps support Queenscourt and ensures their vital services continue for those who need them most.
Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group Chairman Andrew Mikhail said:
“We’re delighted to be able to announce Ray Quinn as our headline act for our very special night at The Grand to support Queenscourt Hospice.
“We’d like to thank our hosts Claire Simmo, Kelly Bond, Baz Todd and all our other performers who have joined us to create an unforgettable night in Southport that you won’t want to miss.
“Like everyone in our community, we’re devastated to see the financial challenges that our local hospice is facing.
“They play such a vital role in the lives of so many families and we need them to be able to continue offering their compassionate care across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
“It’s time for all of us to come together and do all we can to support Queenscourt when they need us.
“Come and join us on Friday 24th July for a very special evening filled with live entertainment, music, and amazing community spirit.
“With DJs and performers across all three floors, the energy will be non-stop all night long.
“Dress to impress; bring your family and friends; party with a purpose; and part of something truly special for Queenscourt Hospice.”
Earlier this month, Queenscourt Hospice announced the devastating news that it may have to close in 18 months unless it can raise enough funds as it battles a £2 million deficit.
The hospice is already reducing its in-patient ward from ten to five beds, as it continues to face financial uncertainty. More services could be lost soon.
Queenscourt has provided compassionate care for over 70,000 local families across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire since it opened its doors 35 years ago.
Queenscourt Hospice Fundraising Manager Liz Hartley said:
“We’re really looking forward to this grand fundraising night for Queenscourt Hospice.
“It promises to be a fantastic event across all three floors of The Grand in Southport.
“We’d love to see lots of people coming to enjoy an entertainment-packed evening, while helping us to raise funds to Keep Queenscourt In Service.
“We’re very grateful to Andrew Mikhail and Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group for their huge support for Queenscourt.”
If you’re interested in taking part in A Grand Night Out For Queenscourt please email Jeanette Gordon at The Grand Southport at: [email protected]
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