One month to go until award-winning Proms in the Park returns to West Bridgford!
Last updated: 29/5/2025
There’s just one month to go until the award-winning Proms in the Park returns to Bridgford Park in West Bridgford on Saturday June 28 from 12.30pm to 9pm with live 80s band Wild Boys headlining the annual event in conjunction with Armed Forces Day.
Event goers can enjoy a full day of live music and entertainment with the headline act Wild Boys performing 80s classics guaranteed to fill the dancefloor with hits from Duran Duran, Erasure, Phil Collins, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Prince, Queen and more!
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is delighted to welcome Rehab Beauty, based in West Bridgford, as an event sponsor. The beauty salon has been trading for 14 years pampering residents with luxury treatments from head to toe.
Rehab Beauty Director Alea Ward said: “Proms is a fabulous event which we love attending every year with our family and friends. There is always such a great atmosphere as the crowds enjoy singing and dancing along to live performers.
“This year, we’re excited to come on board as an event sponsor to support the event that offers fantastic live music and entertainment and celebrates our local armed forces.
“There’s only one month to go and we’re looking forward to it!”
The stage will welcome a variety of talented local groups and singers including Nottingham Concert Band, The Wonderful World of Charlie, Mansfield District Corps of Drums, Notts Community Choir and Lady Rose Duo performing crowd pleasing hits.
Nottingham born and raised radio presenter, DJ and event host Charlie Burley will be presenting the day and introducing the performers on stage.
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 recent 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, 209 West Bridgford Squadron RAF Air Cadets, 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, a licensed bar, ice cream, confectionary and hot food. Toilet facilities have been increased compared to previous events.
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!”
Event goers are encouraged to use the excellent transport links in West Bridgford and travel by public transport.
