The day is hosted by Nottingham born and raised radio presenter, DJ and event host Charlie Burley.
Charlie is the resident DJ of the Trent Rockets in The Hundred cricket competition at Trent Bridge Cricket Club. As a radio presenter, Charlie has worked at several stations across the Midlands including BBC Radio Nottingham. His celebrity interviews include Kylie Minogue, Danny Dyer and Girls Aloud.
The free annual event has been partially funded by the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Day grant scheme and is delivered by RBC with no tickets or booking required. It’s an opportunity to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community.
The outdoor concert also gives people a chance to support local Armed Forces and meet representatives from Ruddington Detachment – Nottinghamshire Army Cadet Force, Nottinghamshire Freemasons, Royal Air Forces Association, Royal British Legion, 162 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps and RAF Air Cadets – 2425 Squadron.
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.
Refreshments will be available throughout the day including hot and cold drinks, licensed bar, ice cream, confectionary and hot food. Toilet facilities have been increased for this year.
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure & Wellbeing, ICT & Member Development Cllr Jonathan Wheeler said: “We’re delighted for the return of our ever-popular Proms in the Park event this summer, in conjunction with Armed Forces Day.
“We’re proud to showcase and support our local Armed Forces and Armed Forces Community Covenant at this hugely popular event which has been recognised with a Projects and Events Award at the 2024 Boots and Berets Awards hosted by Nottinghamshire County Council.
“This year we look forward to bringing a host of local and national performers to the stage from local 13-year-old artist Charlie to Lady Rose Duo to our finale act Wild Boys who will be performing 80s hits with a glowing reputation that speaks for itself!
“Don’t miss out on this year’s Proms in the Park which promises to be another terrific event, bringing thousands of people to Bridgford Park to enjoy a variety of wonderful music!”
The full stage programme:
Nottingham Concert Band – 12.30pm to 2pm – community wind band who have been performing at Proms for over 10 yearsWonderful World of Charlie – 2.30pm to 3pm – award-winning Cotgrave teenage singer/songwriterMansfield District Corp of Drums – 3.30pm to 4pm – Marching band performing military style musicNotts Community Choir – 4.30pm to 5.15pm – vibrant, fun and inclusive choir songs who express themselves through the joy of music- Lady Rose Duo – 5.45pm to 6.35pm – West Bridgford based award-winning duo performing singalong classic hits
- Wild Boys – 7.30pm to 9pm – A tribute to the music of the 80’s
Event goers are encouraged to use the excellent transport links in West Bridgford and travel by public transport.
