Concert in the Park - Southend Priory Park

Southend Concert in the Park 2014

Date :28th  June 2014


Louis Clark will be conducting a Hooked on Classics programme, playing many of the hits from this legendary album series with a Proms finish and firework finale!

Tickets will be on sale in the Spring.

On June 28th 2014 The  Concert in the Park is returning to Priory Park after a two-year break.

Launched in 1996, the concert ran for 15 consecutive years before a congested summer schedule in 2012 and financial concerns forced a two-year break.
Concert chairman, Roger Allan, said: “We all feel more assured about the financial situation now and are delighted to be putting it on again."
The concert will feature the English Pops Orchestra playing a mix of hits from the legendary Hooked on Classics album series plus some additional music from films, the Beatles and a very special ELO hit arranged specially for tonight’s show! PLUS of course the Last Night of the Proms finale.

Regularly attracting crowds of up to 5,000, the concert is fun for the whole family and raises vital money for charities, including Southend Hospital

   What should we bring?

• Food and drink
• Tables and chairs
• Lanterns (no naked flames!)
• Flags to wave! These can be bought on site.
• Jacket or Sweater (after the sun sets, the temperature can drop and you'll be happy to have it)
• Mobile phones are a good way to help you find your friends.
• Blankets to sit on (a bin bag makes a great liner between your blanket and the moist ground and you can leave your rubbish in it after the concert.
• A camera. Note that filming of the performance is prohibited.
  Are there car parking facilities?
  There is ample car parking space but it can take a little time to empty the car park after the performance. we ask you to be patient.
  Will there be food?
  Yes, this year we will have new concessionaires.
  Is alcohol allowed at the Concerts?
  Of course! You can bring your own or purchase wine and beer on site.
  Are large umbrellas & gazebos  allowed at the Concerts?
  No.
  Are barbecues allowed?
  No. Because of safety considerations no barbecues or naked flames are allowed on site.

Southend Concert in the Park 2013

The 2013 Concert in the Park has been cancelled due to economic conditions and the failure to find a sponsor.

 Live music takes place at the Southend Bandstand in Priory Park every weekend during the summer, from May through to the end of September see Priory Park Concerts Concerts 2013.

The concert, which featured the world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) playing live, will be back at Priory Park, Southend on Sea, when conditions improve.

The Concert in the Park has been organised by The Rotary Club of Rayleigh Mill since their first concert in 1996.

Profits generated support many charities with most of the money donated helping local charities.

Little Haven children’s hospice, Thundersley
Lady McAddens BUST Appeal
Drugs Awareness Programme
Essex Air Ambulance
Critical Care Department and ASET which is based at Southend Hospital
Burned Children’s Club, Basildon
The Warehouse Centre,  Rayleigh Weir
The Elizabeth Fitzroy Home


Bask in evening sunshine as The Proms come to Priory Park.

Picnic, drink Pimms, wave patriotic union flags and sample the sights and sounds of the largest classical music concert in Essex.


Praise in the Park, a faith and music festival in Southend, also takes place in Priory Park Southend.

Free music concerts are also held at Southend Bandstand which is located in Priory Park.

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All Carnivals in Essex 
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Music Festivals in Essex

Essex Concert Venues

2013 Village Green Chalkwell Park

Southend Bandstand Concerts 2013

Southend Music Festival 2013

Leigh Music Festival 2013

Concerts on Southend Pier 2013

Southend Olympic Torch Anthem

2013 Essex Carnivals

Praise in Park 2013

2013 Music for Fun Music Workshop

Carol Services
 

Classical Music Concerts 2013

Christmas Concerts

Southend Chamber Music Club

Horror on Sea Film Festival
2013 Southend Armed Forces Day