Boyz On Block: Who exactly are the band that have been asked to perform at Preston's Christmas lights?

The line- up of performers has been revealed for Preston's glittering Christmas Lights Switch On on Saturday November 23.

But on band in particular stands out as being a highlight of the evening. If you think you've never heard of them, think again...

Preston Christmas Lightsplaceholder image
Preston Christmas Lights
Four familiar faces have formed a super-group, but who are they?placeholder image
Four familiar faces have formed a super-group, but who are they?
First up is Dane Bowers, who first shot to fame in boy band Another Levelplaceholder image
First up is Dane Bowers, who first shot to fame in boy band Another Level
After Another Level split in 2000, Bowers wrote and fronted hits for the UK garage act True Steppers: "Out of Your Mind" featured the first solo recording of Victoria Beckham, and reached No. 2placeholder image
After Another Level split in 2000, Bowers wrote and fronted hits for the UK garage act True Steppers: "Out of Your Mind" featured the first solo recording of Victoria Beckham, and reached No. 2
In 2001, two solo singles released under the moniker of 'Dane', "Shut Up... and Forget About It" (allegedly written about his relationship with Jordan) and "Another Lover", both reached No. 9placeholder image
In 2001, two solo singles released under the moniker of 'Dane', "Shut Up... and Forget About It" (allegedly written about his relationship with Jordan) and "Another Lover", both reached No. 9
In 2006 he joined Upper Street; a UK boy band formed from the MTV-produced reality television series Totally Boybandplaceholder image
In 2006 he joined Upper Street; a UK boy band formed from the MTV-produced reality television series Totally Boyband
Next is Abz, from British boy band 5ive. They were formed in 1997 by the same team that managed the Spice Girls before they launched their careerplaceholder image
Next is Abz, from British boy band 5ive. They were formed in 1997 by the same team that managed the Spice Girls before they launched their career
In 2003, Love released his debut solo album Abstract Theory, which earned him a further three top ten hitsplaceholder image
In 2003, Love released his debut solo album Abstract Theory, which earned him a further three top ten hits
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