JUST ON SALE: The Hannells Darley Park Concert

The Hannells Darley Park Concert

Thu 4 May 2017

We're excited to announce that Hannells will be the headline sponsor for this year’s Darley Park Concert, and that tickets are ON SALE NOW!

The much-loved concert returns to the stunning natural amphitheatre of Darley Park on Sunday 3 September after a year’s break.

The new deal with Hannells Estates Agents means that we can offer a reduced early bird ticket offer of £2.50 with under 16s going free. Also supporting the concert, alongside Hannells as the headline sponsor, are Flint BishopHUUBMortgage Advice BureauPKF Cooper ParrySpecsavers and Stratstone BMW Derby and Classic FM.

This new partnership marks a big step forward in securing the long term future of the Concert. It is a part of the Council’s 50 Pledges to take Derby forwards and a new approach to funding cultural events. So far it has seen success by delivering the Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Christmas Ice Rink on a multi-year deal.

Paul Robinson, Chief Executive of Derby City Council, said:

“Last month Derby City Council pledged to deliver a programme of affordable events, including The Darley Park Concert and St George’s Day. We are very pleased that by working with Hannell’s Estate Agents and our other supporters that we are delivering on this pledge.”

Michael Brain, Managing Director of Hannell’s, said:

“Hannells are delighted to be able to be involved this year, in bringing back The Hannells Darley Park Concert. The concert has been one of the most popular cultural events in the calendar for over 20 years, and all our co-sponsors, Flint Bishop Solicitors, HUUB, Mortgage Advice Bureau, PKF Cooper Parry, Specsavers and Stratstone BMW Derby all had no hesitation in coming forward and  sponsoring this event alongside Hannells. We are all Derby-based companies and all share the same ethos of giving back to the communities we serve and live in. This year is the 40th anniversary of Derby becoming a city, and we are excited at being able to be bringing this event back to the people of Derby. Our involvement has meant that we are now able to offer a low entrance fee for those attending and because of the celebrations of this our 40th year as a city, I’m sure the event will be even more spectacular than ever before.”

“Myself and Alison Brain from Hannells and all the other sponsors, feel it is the right time to bring this event back. We hope that we can be involved with this event for future years to come.”

Hannells is one of Derby’s most recognisable home-grown brands with core values of customer service and innovation. They have an extensive network of Derby branches, strategically placed throughout the Derby suburbs allowing them to provide a great level of service and local knowledge. Their mission is to get the best price possible, in the shortest time with the least amount of stress.

As in previous years, Derby favourites, Sinfonia Viva, the orchestra of the East Midlands, who are supported by Rolls-Royce will be performing at the concert. 

Peter Helps, Chief Executive of Sinfonia Viva said

“We’re delighted to be returning home to Darley Park and are looking forward to working with all of our partners on this newly invigorated event.”

With tickets now on sale it’s never too early to book for this fantastic event. The Hannells Darley Park Concert supported by Flint Bishop Solicitors, HUUB, Mortgage Advice Bureau, PKF Cooper Parry, Specsavers and Stratstone BMW Derby will take place at Darley Park on Sunday 3 September from 6pm, with gates open from 2pmEarly bird tickets priced at £2.50 are on sale now. Under 16s go free but require a ticket. Tickets bought on the day of the Concert will be priced £5. Tickets can be bought online at derbylive.co.uk, from the Sales and Information Centre on 01332 255800, or in person at the Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby.

Vote for your favourite Darley Park Concert pieces

This year, we're giving you the chance to vote for three pieces to be played at this year's concert.

Sinfonia Viva have shortlisted their top ten pieces from Darley Park Concerts of the past.  We are holding three slots in the programme for this year's event, to be filled by the three pieces that you give the most votes to. 

Details for each of the top ten pieces are below with links to watch or listen. 

Voting has now closed. The winners are:

  1. Goodwin: 633 Squadron (2006)
  2. Prokofiev: Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet (2015) 
  3. Steiner: Lara’s theme - Gone with the Wind (2008) 

1. Strauss: Thunder and Lightning Polka (1993)
To be honest we don’t think we had a theme for 1993's concert. This is just a piece we all love!

2. Steiner: Lara’s Theme - Doctor Zhivago (2008)
In 2008 we celebrated 1908. David Lean, Director of Doctor Zhivago was born in 1908.

3. Glinka: Russlan and Ludmilla Overture (2015)
In 2015 we celebrated couples made famous in music

4. Dvorak: Slavonic Dance Op.46 No.8 (2014)
2014 marked the 175th anniversary of train industry in Derby. Dvorak was a great train spotter!

5. Coates: Knightsbridge March (In town tonight theme) (2007)
There was an English theme threaded through the programme in 2007. Eric Coates is a local composer born in Hucknell.

6. Botsford: Black and White Rag (Pot Black Theme) (2010)
2010 was the year we marked several local celebrities from the years gone by. Joe Davis World Champion snooker player many times over, was born in the mining village of Whitwell in Derbyshire on April 15th 1901.

7. Walton: Spitfire Prelude & Fugue (2008)
Another centenary celebration link. 1908 was when Rolls-Royce opened its factory in the City. Of course the famous Merlin engine that powered the Spitfire was made here in Derby.

8. Gershwin: Strike Up the Band - Overture (2012)
The Olympic year saw a theme of celebration. Love conquers all in this comedy about a cheese war with Switzerland!

9. Prokofiev: Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet (2015)
Another famous couple from our musical couples theme of 2015

10. Goodwin: 633 Squadron (2006)
Celebrating Derby we included Rolls-Royce and the company’s famous Merlin engine. The RAF did not form a unit called "633 Squadron" during the Second World War. However, there was a 613 Squadron, equipped with Mosquito aircraft.