Proms In The Park rock latest support act for Bedford Park Summer Sessions

Rock Choir, one of the support acts at Bedford Park Summer Sessions 2025
Rock Choir will be supporting Lesley Garrett and Russell Watson Image: Cuffe & Taylor

Bedford Park Summer Sessions have announced their latest support act for the Proms in the Park event taking place on Sunday 6 July, appearing alongside platinum-selling artist, Russell Watson and one of Britain’s most celebrated sopranos, Lesley Garrett CBE.

Rock Choir, one of the UK’s largest contemporary choirs with over 33,000 members across the country, will be performing at Bedford Park with 70 members of the Bedford division lighting up the stage, led by Bedford Rock Choir leader, Rob Baker.

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Rock Choir are the latest support act to be announced for the return of ‘Proms in the Park’, the much-loved event sealing the first of two weekends across a stellar line up of acts coming to Bedford this Summer.

Kicking off the evening are the Pilgrims Pre-Prep Choir, a local school choir full of talented youngsters, many of whom will be stepping onto a big stage for the first time, have previously graced the Proms stage a number of times.

The children all aged between 4-6 years old are given the opportunity to experience the joy of performing to thousands.

Joining them on stage after are the world-renowned Russell Watson, known for his record-breaking albums such as ‘The Voice’ and ‘Encore’ alongside Lesley Garrett CBE, a star of the classical music world for over four decades.

Russell Watson and Lesley Garrett CBE. Image: Cuffe & Taylor
Russell Watson and Lesley Garrett CBE. Image: Cuffe & Taylor

These world-class performances will be accompanied by the world-famous London Gala Orchestra and the Bedford Choral Society, ensuring an unforgettable evening of musical excellence, conducted by the esteemed Robert Emery.

Read: Russell Watson and Lesley Garrett to headline Bedford Proms in the Park 2025

‘Proms in the Park’ is part of the Bedford Summer Sessions series, which features an exciting line-up including The Human League, McFly, Café Mambo Ibiza in the Park, Simple Minds, Supergrass, and Rag’n’Bone Man.

Don’t miss your chance to buy cheaper tickets

Bedford Park will have a picnic-style atmosphere where guests can bring their own food, drinks, and furniture, and don’t forget to wear your best Proms-style attire!

Tickets for Proms in the Park are available now, at a cheaper price of £35 available until Friday 11 April.

From Friday, tickets will rise to £45 when bought in advance, with any spare tickets available on the gate at £55 should any be available. The following prices are exclusive of additional booking fees:

  • £35 (until midday on Friday, 11th April)
  • £45 (after Friday, 11th April)
  • £55 (at the gate, if available)
  • £5 for children (at all times)

Bedford ‘Proms in the Park’ will take place on Sunday 6 July 2025 with gates opening at 4pm, and performances due to start from 6pm onwards.

For more information on all of the events taking place across the Bedford Park Summer Sessions fortnight, along with ticketing information, you can visit the Bedford Park Summer Sessions website.

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