Triple Bop and Friends

Saturday 11th September 2010 from 4.00pm
Derby Market Place

People living in and around Derby will have the opportunity to watch the entire Last Night of the BBC Proms screened live in an outdoor venue in the city along, for the first time, with live music sessions on stage. The Big Screen outside the Assembly Rooms is to be used to relay the event direct from London's Albert Hall on the evening of Saturday 11th September. The Proms screening from 7.30pm forms part of a programme of live musical entertainment in the Market Place starting at 4.00pm where performances on stage before the Proms and during its interval will set out to entertain and involve the expected crowds of 'prommers'.

ViVA's unique jazz combo 'Triple Bop' - David Ayre (Double Bass), Matt Dunn (Clarinet) and Tim Gunnell (Vibraphone) - have been wowing audiences with their vibrant and exciting performances, so it only seems right to showcase them before the Big Screen event and during the interval!

Joined by three of their colleagues, Anthony Thompson (Trumpet), Jack Ross (Guitar) and Dom Sales (Drum Kit) for a sextet spectacular, we wait with baited breath for a variety of original arrangements and blistering improvisations on a selection of great tunes, paying homage to the BBC's 'Last Night' program. What a great way to get In The Mood with some classic jazz, Spikey Tchaiky and maybe a dose of Cool Britannia to warm up those voices. Oh yes... audience participation is to be expected! Dave, Tim, Matt, Dom, Jack and Ant have all played in many Last Night of the Proms orchestral concerts, whether with the BBC or other orchestras across the country, so this is a groovy twist on their usual involvement in the Big Event!

Come along to this free event and enjoy great music on stage and on screen!

This event is in partnership with Derby LIVE, Derby City Council, University of Derby, sinfonia ViVA, BBC and Arts Council England.