Hinckley’s Hollycroft Park will once again resonate with the sounds of live music as the beloved Proms in the Park concert makes its return. This free open-air event, organized by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, and will showcase the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Wind Orchestra, an ensemble of over 50 talented young musicians.
Under the direction of acclaimed conductor Douglas Mitchell, the RBC Wind Orchestra will perform a selection of well-known pieces, including Jerusalem, Rule Britannia, and Land of Hope and Glory. Attendees are encouraged to bring flags to wave as the concert concludes in grand style.
In the second half, the orchestra will be joined by Rose Johnson, a prize-winning graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire who is currently part of the prestigious Young Artists' programme with British Youth Opera.
Refreshments and Activities
Local business Bond Street Distillery will operate an outdoor bar for adult visitors. Friends of Hollycroft Park will sell tea and coffee, and an ice cream van will also be present. The Royal British Legion Hinckley Branch will have a stall and will march in during the national anthem, presenting their standards and saluting.
Council Leader's Comments
Council Leader, Cllr Stuart Bray, said: “Once again we welcome Douglas Mitchell, Rose Johnson and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Wind Orchestra and look forward to a fun-filled evening. Bring your deck chairs and picnics, or enjoy something from one of the refreshment stalls, and enjoy the great music, singing and flag waving in our award-winning park.”
Event Details
The event is free and no booking is required. However, capacity in the auditorium area is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open at 5pm, with the concert starting at 6pm and finishing at 8.30pm. Please queue for entry from the gate on Hollycroft just before Westray Drive; entry from other points is not permitted.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead, and owners are asked to clean up after them.
Parking and Travel
The park’s car park will be reserved for Blue Badge holders only, with a staff member at the gate from 3.30pm. Spaces are limited, so attendees are advised to use public transport or walk. Those driving should park in town centre car parks and walk to the event instead of using residential on-street parking.
After 3pm on event day, free parking is available at:
- Mansion Street, Hinckley, LE10 0AU (seven-minute walk)
- Trinity Vicarage Road, LE10 0BU (nine-minute walk)
Free parking is also available after 3pm every Saturday at:
- St Mary’s car park, off Station Road, Hinckley, LE10 1EQ (12-minute walk)
- Church Walk car park, Church Walk, Hinckley, LE10 1DW (12-minute walk)
- Lower Bond Street car park, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU (seven-minute walk)
- Trinity Lane East car park, Rugby Road, Hinckley, LE10 0QA (11-minute walk)
Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on Westray Drive, Hollycroft Crescent, Orkney Close, Bute Close, and Burnsway from 3pm on the day.
Additional Information
Attendees are asked to take litter home or dispose of it in appropriate bins, including the new food waste bins. Portable toilets and handwashing facilities will be available on site, and the toilets and kiosk at the pavilion will be open for the evening.
