Sunday 11th June - an evening concert themed around the coronation; a Choir and a Brass Ensemble of skilled musicians together with Organist, specially brought together for this concert of music reflecting on coronations past. There is opportunity for audience participation in some of the singing. A right royal night out!
Monday 12th June, - a free Organ Recital by Liz Le Grove. a highly accomplished organist, Liz is Director of Academic Studies at the Royal Marines School of Music. Then in the evening, another group of highly accomplished musicians has been specially put together under the name of the Waterlooville Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, and will be performing a selection of pieces under the title “All Creatures Great and Small”. A magical evening of beautifully performed well known classics.
Tuesday 13th June - a free lunchtime concert performed by Springwood School. In the evening there is a fantastic double bill - the Waterlooville group of the UK’s most exciting contemporary choir - Waterlooville Rock Choir - joined by Winchester Flute Choir.
Wednesday 14th June - a free lunchtime concert by the Cowplain Ukulele Players, and in the evening, the Band of the Hampshire Constabulary - probably Hampshire’s leading concert wind band.
Thursday 15th June - a free lunchtime concert featuring the students of Oaklands Catholic School. Then in the evening a Folk and Ale Night! - with a revival of Ramskyte, well known to Portsmouth Folk music followers. The evening also features Olly Alsford. All evening concerts tickets just £6.
Friday 16th June - two free concerts. For the lunch break, be entertained by the students of Horndean Technology College. Then in the afternoon the festival has a real treat - the hugely talented Robbie Rich, playing Saxophone, flute, clarinet, recorder - sometimes even simultaneously. With Cream Teas with homemade scones available to purchase.
The festival Tribute Night. features Rocket Max - this internationally renowned Elton John impersonator faithfully reproduces the look, sound, and energy of a real Elton John concert. with his full live band. Tickets just £10.
Saturday 17th June - the festival concludes with its usual Grand Finale - Last Night of the Proms - performed by the Meridian Winds from Southampton with their Musical Director and Conductor Don Lloyd. With all the pomp, ceremony and flag waving of the real thing. An evening not to be missed. Tickets just £10.
Passport tickets are available providing entry to all events and are great value. For all evening concerts there is a licensed bar, with real ales provided by local Bowmans Brewery.
Tickets can be purchased by credit card at the festival website (no booking fees). Much more information at: www.waterloovillemusicfestival.org.uk