HIGHVERN is proud to be the main sponsor for the Proms on the Wicket event, Guernsey’s much loved celebration of live music. Returning for its 19th year at the KGV grounds, the showcase of musical talent aligns with the BBC’s Last Night at the Proms, offering something for all the family and differing musical tastes to enjoy.
The Proms series has been staged since 1895 and has grown from being a celebration of purely classical music to eight weeks of music across a range of genres. From Berlioz to Bollywood via jazz, musical theatre and children’s concerts, it all culminates in the Last Night and the traditional favourites of Elgar and Parry. Guernsey has staged its own Proms event since 2005 and this year’s Proms on the Wicket will take place at the KGV Playing Fields on Saturday 14 September.
The event aims to showcase the wealth of talented local musicians and welcomes back Guernsey Symphonic Winds to make their fifth appearance in the live concert. The band includes a large number of musicians who were taught but the Guernsey Music Service and was established nearly 20 years ago. Their programme will include a selection of classical, military band, jazz, pop and musical theatre music so there is something to appeal to everyone.
The founding principle of the Proms series was to take high quality classical music to a wider audience by keeping ticket prices low or free to attend. That principle has always been a key component of Proms on the Wicket, which remains free to attend thanks to the support of the local business community and this year welcomes a new principal sponsor, HIGHVERN.
‘We are very proud to be supporting the Proms on the Wicket event this year, helping to deliver the joy of music to a wide and diverse audience‘ said Kerrie Le Tissier, Director of HIGHVERN. ‘As a musician and member of Guernsey Symphonic Winds, and a huge fan of live music myself, I am delighted to be supporting this event as it gives islanders the rare opportunity to enjoy live music in an open space, free from the constraints of a traditional concert hall. HIGHVERN is keen to embrace and encourage artistic talent in all its many forms and is excited to be playing such a large role in this annual showcase.’
To keep with the music theme, in addition to the live music, two musicals will be shown on the big screen: Wonka (2023) and West Side Story (2021). The event will finish with the second half of the Last Night of the Proms live from the Albert Pier on the big screen.
Organisers will ask for donations on the gate to help cover the costs to stage the event. Donations are made in exchange for an all-important union jack flag to wave throughout the evening.
