There will be a variety of music on display during the evening performed on a special festival stage in the park. ‘Zephyr 5’ will play music from the 1960s before Newstead Brass entertain with a range of classic, show and popular brass arrangements and compositions. The audience will also be encouraged to join in some ‘last night of proms’ favourites.
The concert will end with Newstead Brass’ performing the brass band version of Gershwin’s famous ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, featured in the current film adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby’ to accompany the spectacular ‘Firework Finale’.
Admission is free but the audience should bring their own chairs / blankets to sit on and picnics are encouraged. Food will also be on sale from a ‘burger’ stall run by the Ripley Lions’ club with proceeds going to charity.
The ‘Proms in Crossley Park’ is part of a busy weekend for Newstead brass who will also be playing for the ‘Picnic in the Park’ at Nottingham University Millennium Garden from 12 noon to 3.00 pm on Sunday 14th July. Admission is again free with activities for all the family.
More details about Newstead Brass’ concerts can be found on the 'events' page of the website.
