Sidmouth Town Band’s Last Night of the Proms will be held on Saturday, August 17 at Connaught Gardens, and tickets are already selling fast. 

This year the popular annual event features renowned mezzo soprano soloist Marie Elliott, and the evening will be compered by popular local performer Marc Colson.

(Image: Sidmouth Town Band)

Prom goers can expect a varied and engaging programme of music including some new arrangements as well all the usual ‘Last Night’ favourites.

The Last Night of the Proms attracts hundreds of concert-goers who bring tables, chairs, candelabras, picnic hampers and various liquid refreshments.

Tickets are available from McShaw Optometrists, 123 High Street (01395 578 724) or from any band member.

The concert starts at 7.30pm and the lawn area of the gardens will be open from 6pm. For the latest information on the concert, and further details about the band, visit www.sidmouthtownband.com