Date set for this year’s street concert ... now a party in the park
A DAY of great music is coming to Wokingham next month as the International Street Concert becomes the Party in the Park.
As with previous years, the popular and free event will be packed with live music, food, drink, and family fun.
But this time round, it will be in a new home – Elms Field.
Wokingham Town Council decided that last year’s Platinum Jubilee Concert was so successful that they will no longer close Broad Street for the event, instead taking advantage of the wide open spaces in the events field, and bring in a host of traders offering a range of street food.
The Town Council hopes that the celebrations will bring Wokingham residents together to dance the day, and the night, away.
A variety of artists will be performing across an array of genres, including:
The Midnight Soul Sisters, who will bring their 60s sounds to the party, with their mix of soul, funk and Motown classics.
Wokingham band Majestix, whose high-octane rock and pop songs should have people singing and dancing, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Tribute artist Vogue Madonna, will entertain with a programme of the queen of pop’s greatest hits.
The Wild Boys will close the show, giving audience members the chance to get out their glow
sticks and create a waving sea of neon.
The five-piece band performs some of the most famous songs of the 80’s, including hits from Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Wham, A-Ha, Spandau Ballet, and Duran Duran.
To make sure the event can be enjoyed by everyone, there will be an accessibility viewing
platform for those requiring a higher viewing area or a less crowded space.
And British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters will be signing along to each of the acts.
Visitors to the event will be able to purchase food and drinks from outlets throughout the day.
Stalls will include Barbarian Grill BBQ, Krua Koson Thai, vegan and vegetarian food from Ms Gursha Ethiopian, Greek food from Olives and Honey, and drinks from Elusive Brewery.
There will also be sweet treats from Unholy Donuts and King Whippy.
New food venues this year are Magpie & Parrot hog roast, The Sultan’s Indian street food, and local bistro-style restaurant Hamlet is providing a selection of dishes celebrating local produce.
Visitors may also bring along their own food and drink, but are asked to take their rubbish home with them at the end of the event.
The Party In The Park event takes place in Wokingham’s Elms Field on Saturday, June 3.
The music starts at 3pm, with the programme continuing until 9pm.
Anyone wanting to know how to access the accessibility spaces in advance should contact Wokingham Town Council directly.