David Amess MP is delighted to announce the launch event for the Alternative City of Culture 2017 (ACC-17), taking place on the 1 December 2013, between 3pm and 6pm at Gentings Casino, Southend Seafront. This is going to be an exciting event where culture, music, dance and above all performance, will come together to illuminate the cultural diversity that is prevalent in Southend.

The aim of the event is to act as a taster for the calendar of events that will take place from 2014 all the way up until 2017 where Southend will witness some of the most spectacular displays of dance, drama, music, song, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit the town has ever seen.

Mr Amess Commented, “It is a wonderful opportunity for Southend to become the Alternative City of Culture in 2017, to really show off the brilliant diversity, talent, and expertise that Southend is homed to,” he added, “It’s a chance for all residents of Southend to come together and celebrate what the town has on offer.”