The sensational Dance Anthems Orchestra will perform on Friday, September 12 at The Brocas, a large meadow on the Eton side of the river at Windsor with spectacular views of Windsor Castle. The event will feature DJ Judge Jules.
On Saturday, September 13, The Brocas will provide the perfect backdrop for a magical night of music under the stars as the acclaimed UK Proms Orchestra and a host of special guests take the audience on a journey through some of the most loved classical pieces from TV, film and theatre, before a rapturous finale featuring all the classics from the Last Night of the Proms. TV personality Rob Rinder will host the evening with full pomp and ceremony.
The event in Eton is part of a UK-wide tour of eight historic and stunning locations including Attingham Park, Harewood House, Carlisle Castle, Whitby Abbey, Pendennis Castle, Plas Newydd, Bolsover Castle. Each location will see a Friday night symphonic ‘Dance Anthems’ event with top dance tracks played by a live orchestra, followed by the classic ‘Proms in the Park’, which sees flag waving audiences out in droves.
UK Proms Director and co-founder Justin Klekot said: “It will be a magical evening at The Brocas, Eton, listening to some of the UK’s most talented classical musicians performing as the sun sets on a summer’s evening.”
UK Proms plans more events coming this year, including Three Tenors by Candlelight series, Big Band Jukebox and The Horror Ensemble.
UK Proms Director and co-founder Peter Metcalfe said: “We wanted to provide people across Berkshire a ‘Last Night of The Prom’ experience on their doorstep. The Brocas is the perfect venue with spectacular views of Windsor Castle and this year with host Rob Rinder, it promises to be bigger and better than ever.”
The UK Proms Weekend kicks off on Friday, September 12 with the sensational 30-piece Dance Anthems Orchestra who will take the audience on a pulsating journey through the past four decades of classic dance tunes with soloists and dancers. Gates open at 5.30pm, The Dance Anthems Orchestra commences at 7.30pm with a short interval featuring DJ Cheadle.
This will be followed by the classic “Last Night of the Proms” concert on the Saturday evening (September 13) featuring popular movie tracks and sing-a-long favourites. Gates open at 5.30pm followed by support act “The Siglo Section” at 6pm, performing a range of Postmodern Jukebox-style tunes. The UK Proms Orchestra will perform at 7:30pm. Visitors can expect a new set list, vocalists and dancers, talented support acts - all on a new and improved stage.
UK Proms Artistic Director and co-founder, Holly Teague commented: “We are so excited to be joined by such talented presenters and artists and to be able to bring these talents to The Brocas, Eton. We are looking forward to taking our fabulous orchestra on tour, lead by conductors David Danford and Joe Davies.”
There will be three bars and street food will be on offer from the award-winning Digbeth Dining Club.
Tickets for both nights are available at https://www.ukproms.com/ where you can also find further information on the evening and other tour dates.
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