Tickets 'selling fast' for Sidmouth Town Band Last Night of the Proms concert

Tickets are reportedly selling fast for Sidmouth Town Band's annual Last Night of the Proms concert on Saturday 20 August.

It will be the first time the concert has been held after a two-year gap due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the 15th since it began in 2006.

A spokesperson for Sidmouth Town Band said: "The event attracts hundreds of concert goers and gives a chance to enjoy the Proms spirit locally in the beautiful surroundings of the Connaught Gardens.

"This year the band are delighted that soloist Penny Daw will be joining them on stage to sing and perform a selection of songs and of course, Proms favourites.

"Compering the evening's concert will be David Hayward, who is well known among brass band circles.

"The evening promises an impressive variety of music including the usual Proms favourites such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem.

"The band invites everyone to enjoy the Last Night of the Proms spirit and Prom-goers usually bring everything from picnic hampers and wine, to flags and candelabras to make it an evening occasion not to miss!"

You can buy tickets from Sidmouth's Flaunt It! Shop in Fore Street (01395 577363) for £7.50 or from the band at one of its Sunday evening concerts.

The concert will start at 7.30pm in Connaught Gardens.