A FIERY daredevil has been announced as the main act for this year’s Ilkley Carnival.

Joseph Peace and his Fire Stunt Spectacular will wow crowds at the festival, which takes place on the first May Bank Holiday Monday (May 7). He is aiming to wow audiences at the TV themed event with a series of hair-raising fire stunts, comedy and modern circus acts.

He has been performing his Fire Stunt Spectacular show at events across the UK since 2003, including Glastonbury Festival.

Mr Pearce said: “I absolutely love to perform in front of an audience and I hope to show Ilkley Carnival goers something they will never forget. I can’t give too much away about my show, but rest assured there will be terrifically terrifying flaming stunts and even a unicycle."

Andrew Stacey, Ilkley Carnival chairman said: “Joseph Peace’s fire show will be an absolute must see and highlight for all and we hope the audience will enjoy his mind-blowing stunts and slapstick humour.

“We’re less three weeks away now and while the rest of the line-up is a closely guarded secret, excitement is really beginning to build for the carnival. We must say a huge thank you to all our sponsors as with their support we can put on an even bigger and better day for the community this year.”

Tickets for Ilkley Carnival will be available in the Tesco on Springs Lane, The Ticket Office bar and Ilkley visitor information centre within the next week. For those living outside of Ilkley, tickets can be bought on the day.

This year Burley Scout and Guide Group has been chosen as this year’s primary beneficiary, and will receive 50 per cent of the profits. The remaining half of the money raised will be shared between other local causes, charities and organisations.