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The Summer Proms brings free concert back to The Lexicon this September

by Sophie Pierce
September 5, 2024
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Music lovers unite, as the The Lexicon Summer Proms returns to Bond Square in Bracknell town centre on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

From 12.00 midday until 7.00 pm visitors to the town centre, will be able to sit on the giant steps in Bond Square, and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment featuring an array of performers, including lots of local acts and stars from further afield.

“Our annual proms event has become a highlight of our summer activity, which this year falls on our seventh birthday,” says The Lexicon’s head of marketing Sue Boor. “We hope that the array of different acts we have performing this year, will appeal to a wide audience, with something to get everyone’s toes tapping.”

At 12.00 midday the show will open with Get Gospel Choir, singing a range of classic and contemporary gospel tunes, original versions of pop songs and old hymns.

Back by popular demand at 12.45 pm is EBOS Musical Theatre, putting their own spin on songs from some of the nation’s top musicals.

Following at 1.55 pm local acapella group The Avenue take to the stage, with their distinctive renditions of popular tunes.

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Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Innocent is performing next at 4.35 pm. Innocent’s powerful operatic performance is sure to generate an emotional response.

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And finally, at 5.45 pm, the show concludes with The Boulevards, a vintage-style rock and roll band, performing the biggest and best hits from the 1950s and early 60s.

There is no need to book tickets, just turn up and enjoy the show.

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