Singer Alfie Boe is being honoured in his home town of Fleetwood today with a blue plaque.



The tribute to the world famous tenor was unveiled at the Marine Hall by fellow singer & broadcaster, Michael Ball.

Alfie is being recognised for his influence on the country's musical landscape as part of a celebration organised by the British Plaque Trust.

Alfie first appeared on stage at the Marine Hall when he was 14-years-old, back in 1987.

After the unveiling of the plaque, Radio Wave News caught up with his friend, Michael Ball:


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Alfie said: ''This is amazing and such an honour. I really am grateful. I'm so honoured and humbled. When you look at who else has a plaque I feel I don't really deserve it. I'm still working hard and doing the best I can. To be in the company of the likes of David Bowie, George Michael and Lemmy is amazing.

''The Marine Hall is where my parents met for the first time, on the dancefloor. It is an amazing building and I have great memories of the place. The venue still gets some great acts performing here.''

Janet Heald, Events Manager at the Marine Hall said: ''This is wonderful for Fleetwood. Fleetwood is very proud of Alfie. We have this beautiful venue on the Fylde coast and now there's every reason for people to come and see this fabulous plaque and they'll be made very welcome.''

Peter Gibson, leader of Wyre Council, said: ''I thank Alfie and Michael for being here today.

''It's really important, when you see the atrocities in Manchester and London you see that music can bring people together and that's what Alfie is doing.''