, /PRNewswire/ -- The Liverpool Waterfront will be the setting for an unforgettable celebration on , as iconic Italian tenor joins a stellar line-up of performers to celebrate maiden call to its spiritual home. Bocelli will be joined by an impressive line-up of Liverpool's finest talent, including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and performers from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, for a special naming ceremony hosted by musician and his wife, TV presenter . The celebrity hosts will be joined on stage by special guests and the official Godparent for the naming of , a moment that is signified by the traditional smashing of a bottle of Champagne against the 249th ship to carry the Cunard name.
The event will draw to a close with a performance from operatic superstar . The celebrations will then continue with additional performances from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, and DJ Lauren Lo Sung. The festivities will then shift to a lively funk and soul set by , ensuring the celebration continues until the grand finale, when departs with a backdrop of dazzling fireworks.
, President of Cunard, said, "Liverpool is known the world over as Cunard's spiritual home, and we are thrilled to announce Maestro Bocelli as part of our incredible line-up of talented artists and performers for this special event. This celebration is a tribute to our rich history and a testament to the enduring bond between Cunard and the .