Graham Norton to host Rock With Laughter at LG Arena

TV host Graham Norton, has been lined up to host this year's Rock With Laughter, two nights of top class music and comedy taking place at the LG Arena, Birmingham NEC, on 17 December 16 and 17.

He has signed up to front "Birmingham's biggest Christmas party" and promises to bring his extraordinary energy and charisma as part of the festive show, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him perform in person.

Norton is one of the best known presenters on British TV and, in addition to becoming a staple of Friday and Saturday night, he has also been dubbed as "BBC's new king of entertainment" after taking over the Radio 2 Saturday morning show from Jonathan Ross.

His Channel 4 chat shows So Graham Norton and V Graham Norton became some of the channel's highest rated shows, picking up numerous awards including four BAFTAs.

His move to the BBC saw him involved in a string of successful series including Strictly Dance Fever, How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do and I'd Do Anything.

Graham joins the already impressive line-up of comedians; Jimmy Carr, Dara O Briain and Sarah Millican who will bring their infamous stand-up routines to the show, not to mention live music from Marti Pellow and his band, award-winning Gabrielle and pop-art icons 10cc.

More acts are due to be announced - visit www.lgarena.co.uk for more information.

Tickets for Rock With Laughter are on sale now, priced from £22.50-£32.50 with limited premium seats at £37.50 (plus booking and transaction fees). Tickets are available at www.theticketfactory.com and 0844 338 8000.