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Newstead Brass to Close Ripley Music Festival with Fireworks Finale

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Newstead Brass, a prominent brass ensemble, will bring the curtains down on the Ripley Music Festival this Saturday, July 12th, with a spectacular performance on the mainstage. The evening promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a curated selection of music celebrating popular icons, including Abba, the Beatles, and Queen, alongside patriotic tunes marking the anniversaries of VE and VJ Day. Following a special programme prepared by Musical Director Martin Heartfield, the evening will culminate in a Firework Finale, accompanied by the band's rendition of 'Land of Hope and Glory' and Walton's 'Crown Imperial'.

Key Takeaways:

  • Newstead Brass will perform at the Ripley Music Festival's mainstage on Saturday, July 12th, closing the entertainment with a Firework Finale.
  • The band's Musical Director, Martin Heartfield, has prepared a special programme featuring music by Abba, the Beatles, Judy Garland, Lionel Ritchie, and Queen.
  • The performance will also commemorate the anniversaries of VE and VJ Day with patriotic tunes, including pieces from the 'last night of the proms'.
  • Admission to the event is free, but audiences are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets and picnics.
  • The following day, Newstead Brass will play at the annual Picnic in the Park at Nottingham University on Sunday, July 13th, from 12 noon.
  • The band's performance at the Picnic in the Park will feature activities for all the family, amidst exploring the Millennium Garden.

Statistics:

  • The Ripley Music Festival takes place on Saturday, July 12th, with Newstead Brass closing the entertainment.
  • The band's performance will commence around 8.30 pm, preceding a Firework Finale accompanied by 'Land of Hope and Glory' and Walton's 'Crown Imperial'.
  • Free admission to the festival, with donations collected towards the event and wider festival costs.
  • The band's performance at Nottingham University's Picnic in the Park will run from 12 noon on Sunday, July 13th.

Sources:

  • This Saturday, July 12th, Newstead Brass will close the entertainment at the Party in the Park on the mainstage of the Ripley Music Festival. (Ripley Music Festival)

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