Proms in the Park
About Proms in the Park
On the last Saturday in June thousands of people around Britain join together every year to mark Armed Forces Day, a nationwide celebration to honour the work of the British Armed Forces. In Nottinghamshire one of the biggest events takes place in West Bridgford at Rushcliffe Borough Council's free annual Proms in the Park outdoor concert.
Proms in the Park returns on Saturday June 29 – with Legends of Motown!
This year’s Proms in the Park event will return to West Bridgford on Saturday June 29 with Motown tribute act Legends of Motown headlining the annual celebration in conjunction with the national Armed Forces Day and continuing D-Day’s 80th anniversary reflections.
Music fans can enjoy a full day of music and entertainment with the headline act Legends of Motown performing iconic and timeless Motown songs from the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and The Temptations at the event which returns to Bridgford Park in the town from 12.30pm to 9pm.
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) will also welcome a varied programme of musical talent from local groups through to national artists entertaining event goers throughout the day to the free event with no tickets or booking required.
Proms in the Park will also welcome Golden Anniversary celebrations of 50 years of RBC acknowledging how the Council has evolved and the wonderful places and people that have shaped our Borough in the last half a century.
The stage programme is as follows*:
- 12.30pm to 2pm: Nottingham Concert Band
- 2.30pm to 3pm: Military Wives Choir
- 3.30pm to 4.30pm: Military band – Nottinghamshire Pipes and Drums
- 4.45pm to 5.45pm: Ben Kirby local vocalist and guitarist covering great hits
- 6.15pm to 7pm: Dusk – local cover band – songs you forgot you loved
- 7.30pm to 9pm: Legends of Motown
*programme subject to change
The outdoor concert also gives people a chance to support local Armed Forces and representatives from the Nottingham Sea Cadets, Royal British Legion, with 209 Squadron ATC based in the Borough and HMS Sherwood both returning this year.
Alongside Armed Forces Community Covenant, RBC is proud to be showcasing the event with the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal as this year’s official charity.
Local partners Nottingham Rugby will be in attendance, a glider will be on show from the 2425 Squadron RAF Air Cadets and Trent Valley Area of the Military Vehicle Trust will provide and showcase an array of vehicles from World War II to present.
Refreshments will be available throughout the day including hot and cold drinks, a licensed bar, ice cream, confectionary and hot food.
Travel information
Event goers are encouraged to use public transport to attend the event wherever possible.
For those arriving by car, Bridge Field Car Park on Bridgford Road will be used as a temporary car park during the event.
With the RingGo system event visitors no longer need to carry small change or queue to pay on arrival at Bridge Field. Users can also conveniently extend the duration of their parking via their mobile phone without needing to return to their vehicle.
Payments can be made via the RingGo app, online or by phone 0115 8714000. RingGo parking on Bridge Field will be valid on Rushcliffe Borough Council event days only and is not available for football or cricket parking.
More information about support for the Armed Forces in Rushcliffe
To find out about other ways Rushcliffe Borough Council supports the Armed Forces visit our Armed Forces covenant pages
Call Rushcliffe Borough Council on 0115 914 8517 or email arts@rushcliffe.gov.uk