Derby Telegraph

Live music returns to Derbyshire with an evening of Tina Turner - the incredible outdoor concert

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB (DERBYSHIRE CCC) IS WELCOMING THE RETURN OF SHOW-STOPPING ENTERTAINM­ENT TO THE INCORA COUNTY GROUND - THIS TIME WITH PROFESSION­AL MUSICIANS, DANCERS AND FORMER WEST END STARS SET TO TAKE THE STAGE THIS WEEKEND

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IF you love live performanc­es and great music, then you’re not going to want to miss this amazing outdoor concert coming to Derbyshire.

Clean up your dance moves and get your vocals in check because

The Incora County Ground will be hosting an evening of Tina Turner this month - all thanks to organisers Derbyshire CCC.

What better way to celebrate the easing of restrictio­ns than by letting loose with your family and friends as you enjoy some of the greatest hits from the Queen of Rock and Roll?

With show-stopping dancers, an eight-piece band and some of the West End’s most amazing talent, you’ll be left wanting more after this spectacula­r one-night concert on Saturday, August 21.

The event will kick off at 7:30pm and tickets are selling out fast, with limited capacity for seating remaining.

The show’s hospitalit­y package has already sold out overnight, so

What You Get Is What You See!

An Evening of Tina will showcase pulsating stage performanc­es led by the amazing Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, the star of the hit-musical TINA which dazzled London audiences in 2019. She has also made appearance­s on

The One Show and Britain’s Got Talent.

General seated tickets for the outdoor concert cost £28, and standing tickets are priced at £24.

Tickets will also be available on the door during the day of the event, but availabili­ty is not guaranteed and visitors are encouraged to book online as soon as possible.

To book tickets for An Evening of Tina on Saturday, August 21, at

The Incora County Ground in Derbyshire, visit the website https://www.dcccticket­s. com/select_seats.aspx?perfid=1086&_ ga=2.31624310.990945490.1629111191­505293169.1629111191

The legendary Tina Turner has been leaving audiences mesmerised for over six decades.

Her string of memorable hits and electrifyi­ng stage presence has earned her recognitio­n in the musical hall of fame.

And Derbyshire CCC’s upcoming outdoor concert will get you ready to re-live popular throwbacks such as Proud Mary, What’s Love Got to Do With It, and River Deep Mountain High all over again.

Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, lead singer of An Evening of Tina said: “There’s only one Tina, and no one else can be Tina, but just being able to live through her story and sing her songs is so special to me. I love bringing the essence of who she is to her songs when I perform them - the way Tina moves and connects with her audience - I think that’s the most important thing about who she was as an artist and why we love her so much.”

“If you’ve ever seen the TINA West End musical I performed in or know Tina’s story, then you’ll know she succeeded even though everything was against her. She was in an abusive relationsh­ip, and the racism in the music industry during the 70s and 80s was very prominent.”

She only found success in her 40s but she’s still an inspiratio­n, and that’s why I look up to her so much.

“What I’m looking forward to the most about the show is connecting with the audience. Over the past 18 months, we haven’t had the chance to enjoy live music in person, and the energy you get to experience on stage is always so incredible.”

WhaT audIenCes Can expeCT

Audiences at An Evening of Tina can get geared up for two hours of back-to-back hits from the Queen of Rock and Roll, with incredible vocals from other West End and tour-leading performers, a live band and brilliant dancers.

Derbyshire CCC will have also have a raft of Covid-19 safety measures in place to make sure visitors feel as safe and possible during the ongoing event.

An Evening of Tina will be an outdoor concert - and the open air venue will act as an extra safety measure for guests inside a large capacity stadium.

Visitors are encouraged to wear face masks while moving inside the venue, regular cleaning procedures and hand sanitisati­on stations will also be in place on-site.

Tsemaye Bob-Egbe added: “Audience members can expect to have lots of fun during the show. It’s literally just a night to forget everything that’s been going on during the last year and a half and just immerse yourself in Tina.”

“I’m going to get you up and out of your seat as soon as the show starts so be sure to clap and sing along to each song.

In my opinion performing isn’t even all about me - it’s about the people

I share the stage with and the audience I’m just there as a vessel for everyone to have a good time and give them a sense of escapism.”

Derbyshire County Cricket Club Chief Executive, Ryan Duckett, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors back to The Incora County Ground for our first outdoor concert event since 2019. The show has received great reviews on its tour so far and it promises to be a fantastic night featuring the very best of the West End, including the star of the Tina Turner musical.”

“This will be our fourth event of this type in Derby, they are always popular among the local community, and it’ll be great to see people enjoying themselves again with a first live music event after what’s been a challengin­g period for everyone.”

To book tickets for An Evening of Tina on Saturday, August 21, at The Incora County Ground in Derbyshire, book online at derbyshire­ccc.com

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