Have a musical summer picnic, in Southport

The Southport Summer Classics – Music in the Park returns to the resort this summer with a two-day music extravaganza.

The event on Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25 in England’s Classic Resort will see the incredible Magic of Motown tribute concert with Mamma Mia! The Abba Magic concert show and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra take to the stage in the beautiful surroundings of Victoria Park.

The Magic of Motown and Mamma Mia on the Friday will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Tamla record company, which later became Motown Records. It will feature an incredible cast, dazzling costume changes and superb choreography.

The talented cast of 15 will bring to life hits like: Get Ready; Stop in the Name of Love; My Girl; Dancing in the Street; Reach Out and I’ll Be There; What Becomes of the Broken Hearted; Tears of a Clown and Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.

On Saturday the RLPO will once again bring its unique, elegant style of entertainment to Victoria Park with

Proms classical favourites including Rule Britannia and I Feel Pretty from West Side Story.

The outdoor picnic-style concerts are hugely popular events and with this year’s line-up they will again appeal to many different music lovers.

Carolyn Lowry, Sefton Council’s Events Manager, said: “These will be incredible shows. We are delighted to have been able to secure The Magic of Motown and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is always very popular.

“The Summer Classics – Music in the Park is one of the highlights of the events programme so we have made the tickets available straight away so that people can have the peace of mind of knowing they will not miss out on these amazing concerts.”

Tickets for The Magic of Motown on Friday July 24 cost £17 in advance and £20 on the gate and for the RLPO they are £20 in advance and £23 on the gate.

They can be obtained by telephoning 01704 540011 or by logging on to this

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