COVENTRY’s Bands in the Park 2017 season is set to get under way this weekend – and offers something for everyone for free.
The series of events starts at 2pm on Saturday when the City of Coventry Brass perform near to the visitor centre in the War Memorial Park.
Council organisers say: “This is the first in a series of events running throughout the summer in many of the city’s beautiful parks and open spaces – and best of all they are free,
“We have a great variety of music on offer for your enjoyment from marching bands, brass, jazz, rock n roll, swing and big band.
“All events take place from 2pm to 3.30pm and all are FREE.
“Sit and enjoy listening on a lazy summer’s afternoon or get up and have a dance with fellow music lovers.”
Karen Aspin, events project manager at Coventry City Council, said: “Once again we are set to have some fantastic local talent performing in our lovely parks.
“There will be a great mix of music on most Sunday afternoons throughout the summer and I am sure the events will be as popular as always.
“We just need a bit of sunshine so people can bring a picnic and enjoy the music and of course the great surroundings that our parks have to offer.”
There are 10 events in the series this year, on Sundays after this weekend’s event, until the final event which takes place in conjunction with the Heritage Open Days in Caludon Park on September 10.
There is also a free special event taking place in the War Memorial Park on Wednesday June 21 at 2pm near to the visitor centre featuring music by The Swing Museum to celebrate International Music Day.
The other events are:
Sunday 11 June – War Memorial Park – City of Coventry Brass (near to Visitor Centre)
Sunday 18 June – Holbrooks Park – Bedworth Concert Band
Sunday 25 June – Allesley Hall – Dene River Jazzmen (in the rear garden of Allesley Hall)
Sunday 16 July – Stoke Green Park – Dayspring Steel Band
Sunday 23 July – Spencer Park – Jaguar Landrover Band (near to the tennis courts)
Sunday 30 July – Longford Park – Phoenix Rock “N” Roll Band (use Windmill Rd entrance)
Sunday 13 August – Nauls Mill Park – Chase Jazzmen (upper area near the Coundon Street entrance)
Sunday 20 August – Allesley Hall – Acoustica (in the rear garden of Allesley Hall)
Sunday 3 September – War Memorial Park – Meridian Dance Orchestra (near to the Visitor Centre)
Sunday 10 September – Caludon Castle Park (Coinciding with Heritage Open Days) – A D Concert Band
For more information, go to www.coventry.gov.uk/bandsinparks
