Proms in Bicton Park

Hundreds of music lovers are expected to flock to ‘Proms in Bicton Park’, near Budleigh Salterton on July 18th. The proms will be held in the idyllic setting of the Italian Gardens.  The event will start at 7.30pm with gates opening at 6.30pm.  Tickets cost £15 for adults and £7.50 for children.

The proms will feature India’s finest tenor Anando Mukerjee and soprano Laure Meloy who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York and The Royal Opera House Covent Garden.  Their accompanist for the evening will be Mark Perry. The South West Comms Band (sponsored by the South West Communications Group) will be playing popular favourites and the compere for this event will be Mervyn Hayes.

Those attending are invited to bring their own picnic, chairs and rugs to make the evening a wonderful occasion for family and friends.

Music will include; popular operatic arias, songs from musical theatre and will conclude with all the ‘proms’ favourites including ‘Nessun Dorma’ and `Rule Britannia’ and a spectacular firework finale by Bicton’s Lake.

The monies raised from this event are in aid of Hospiscare who provide specialist end of life care to those with a terminal illness and support to families across Exeter, mid and east Devon.

Katie Cuthbert, Head of Fundraising at Hospiscare comments; ‘This promises to be a fabulous event with a wonderful range of music including international performers and a world class band.  We are so grateful for everyone’s support particularly the generosity of Valerie Lister who has allowed us to use the beautiful Bicton Park free of charge for the concert. We really hope to get in excess of 500 people and raise a substantial amount for Hospiscare.’

For further information or to buy tickets please contact the Hospiscare fundraising office Tel – 01392 688020, Visit - www.hospiscare.co.uk or Email fundraising@hospiscare.co.uk