Parkway Summer Series

There’s lots of summertime fun to be had in Parkway Newbury this July!

Saturday 18th July: Proms at Parkway

This musical extravaganza takes place from 11am to 4pm with three amazing acts performing live on stage in the Debenhams piazza. 

• If you haven’t already heard local singer/songwriter Emma Lawrence, you’re in for a treat. With an emphasis on folk and R&B fusion, she performs both acoustic originals and fabulous covers in her own unique style. 

• Marvel at the wonderful Classical Reflection who competed in the BBC television programme The Voice this year as part of ‘team Ricky’. Identical twins Naomi and Hannah Moxon bring a whole new angle to their speciality area of classical music and light opera, which is a true delight.

• Then there is the magnificent Harmony Choir. With choirs being so popular and of the moment, this is one Newbury’s finest. This mixed-voice choir has a wide repertoire, with many songs performed in the fabulous a capella style. Come along and enjoy!

Remember there is plenty of parking at Parkway and it costs just £1 for the first hour.

Visit www.shopatparkway.com for further details.

Calling All Buskers

Whatever your talent – playing a musical instrument, singing, dancing, juggling, magic tricks or something else entirely – you could be just the individual, group or troupe that Newbury BID (Business Improvement District) is looking for to provide street entertainment during Shop Local Week in Newbury.

As everyone knows, independent shops are what makes a town special, and Shop Local Week celebrates all that is great about Newbury’s independent retailers by encouraging everyone to support them by ‘shopping local’. Shop Local Week starts on Monday 29 June and finishes on a high on Saturday 4 July with Independents Day, in line with Independence Day in the USA. 

Suzanne Young of Newbury BID says, "During the whole week we would love see as many local entertainers as possible taking to the streets of Newbury and creating a lively, fun atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. We will have the fabulous Covent Garden Entertainers in town on Independents Day, but let’s showcase our home-grown talent too. Please register your interest now!"

If you are up for the challenge, please contact Suzanne Young at Newbury BID (email suzanne@newburybid.com or call her on 01635 760505) for more details and to ensure that you are officially registered to perform on the streets of Newbury during Shop Local Week.