Forestry Commission - News - royal engagement at the national arboretum

Following this year's fabulous performance to a capacity crowd, The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will be back at The National Arboretum, Westonbirt, in 2007. The booking is the first confirmed date as part of the venue's celebrated summer concert season which has now been running for over a decade.

The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra has delighted audiences around the world with its versatile concert programmes, and will be under the baton of Gareth Hudson, when the orchestra performs at the venue on Saturday 21st July 2007. The outdoor concert will provide an exhilarating programme of all the traditional Proms classics culminating in a spectacular firework finale at this most beautiful of locations.

Tickets priced Ł23.00 (subject to booking fee) go on sale at 9.00am this Friday 8th December from tel 01842 814612, online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk & www.seetickets.com, and over the counter from the venue and Bristol Ticket Shop.

Further information from www.forestry.gov.uk/music and www.rpo.co.uk

Commenting on the booking, Kellie Lovett for the venue says "We are delighted to welcome back this internationally renowned orchestra. We shall be working closely with them to provide a magical 'Last night of the proms' experience."

Media queries: Rebecca Britton on 01223 346 027, e-mail: rebecca.britton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk