Bracknell’s day of music

A SPRING celebration is coming to The Lexicon early next month, with a day of music and dance.

A special stage is being set up in Bond Square to host the entertainment, as part of the Forest Springs events.

Acts will include dancers, singers and an up-and-coming boyband and takes place at the specially named Riverbank Stage.

The fun starts at 1pm on Saturday, April 3, with The North Ascot Academy of Performing Arts

At 2pm, community choir, Vocalese will take to the stage, singing a wide range of favourite pop songs.

Jen Merchant, will perform a retro twist on some vintage jazz and swing classics at

3pm, while at 4pm, singer and songwriter James Grant will perform a series of rock and pop anthems.

Next on the line-up at 5pm, is songwriter Abi Powell performing a mix of her own songs alongside some well-known classics.

At 6pm, the Riverbank Stage will be filled with The Originals, a five-piece band performing a collection of reggae, blues, and more.

And at 7pm, TikTok sensation, Here At Last, will take the stage for the celebration finale.

Rob Morris, general manager at The Lexicon says: “Due to covid, we haven’t been able to bring all the community together for a while and are absolutely delighted that we can do this again.”

The event is organised in conjunction between The Lexicon and Bracknell Forest Council.

The council’s executive member for economic development and regeneration, Cllr Marc Brunel-Walker, says: “The Riverbank Saturday Celebration is just one of the many exciting activities that we have planned for visitors to the town centre.”