Rock around the decades at Elms Field celebration concert

SIX bands representing all seven decades of the Queen’s reign performed in Elms Field on Jubilee Saturday – and the town partied on.

From rock n roll to the present day, all genres of music were represented.

The show kicked off with the sound of the 50s, courtesy of Peggy Sue & The Jukebox.

That was followed by some of the greatest Motown hits, thanks to the Midnight Soul Sisters.

The 70s were represented by a tribute to Bob Marley and the Wailers, Trenchtown Experience. The band performed all of the Wailers’ greatest hits and encouraged the audience to join in.

Well and truly warmed up, by the time Supersonic Queen took to the stage the dancing shoes were on, and the crowds took to their feet as classics such as We Are The Champions and I Want To Break Free were heard.

Spice! celebrated all things Girl Power, and the audience joined on the singing of top tunes including Mama, Wannabe, and Say You’ll Be There.

The evening closed with everyone on their feet for Fully Funktional, playing 21st century musical hits.

Thousands flocked to Elms Field for the event, the first time it had been used in this way.

Wokingham Town Mayor Cllr Maria Gee one of those in attendance.

“It’s been really emotional seeing everybody together after such a terrible two years,” she said.

“It’s just been brilliant – that community spirit, people enjoying themselves in groups, all ages have been here.”

Highlights for Cllr Gee included seeing families together, but also the signers who ensured the show was inclusive by signing each song for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

“I think, even if you don’t do sign language, their enjoyment of all the songs and everything, it just carried over into the crowd, it was so brilliant.”

The event was organised by Wokingham Town Council, and Cllr Gee was full of praise for the staff who made the event happen.