Donington Live

Enjoy an evening of classical music and fireworks in the picturesque setting of Donington Park, hosted by ALED JONES, alongside Mezzo soprano LAURA WRIGHT, Britain’s Got Talent winners COLLABRO, the chart-topping MILITARY WIVES CHOIR and Midlands-based orchestra SINFONIA VIVA

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Donington Park is thrilled to welcome music lovers to Donington Live; a sensational open-air classical concert in the Derbyshire countryside of Donington Park's natural forming land theatre, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Breedon across the East Midlands.

With over a million album sales under her belt, Laura Wright is one of the biggest selling classical artists this decade. Since her debut album The Last Rose went to No.1 in the UK Classical charts, Laura has enjoyed many performances at prestigious venues such as Royal Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace and Wembley Stadium. A royal favourite, HM The Queen cited Laura’s Diamond Jubilee Song Stronger As One in her Commonwealth Day Message at Westminster Abbey and was also the first to perform at the opening ceremony for HRH Prince Harry’s Invictus Games.

Winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2014, Collabro have since had a whirlwind of success both in the UK and internationally. Signing to Simon Cowell’s Syco Music, their debut album Stars hit the No.1 spot in the UK charts, beating Ed Sheeran in the process and at the time being the fastest selling album for a debut act. Their 2nd album, Act Two, charted at No.2 beaten only by Florence & The Machine and saw the band undertake a massive sold-out headline tour of the UK, including a show at the Royal Albert Hall.

Initially built from the success of TV show The Choir: Military Wives with Gareth Malone, whereby one of the very first choirs clinched coveted top spot in the hotly contested race for Christmas No.1, the Military Wives Choir has now blossomed to over 75 choirs across the UK. Formed of wives, partners and service women of British Military personnel, each choir creates a valuable network for women in the military community to come together to sing in a fun and supportive environment. Having topped the charts with their debut single Wherever You Are, the choir featured on Gary Barlow’s track Sing with the Commonwealth band and most recently featured on Lulu’s single Cry.

Latest event news & information
Music starts at 6:30pm. Please head to the Donington Park website for the latest most up to date information about the event. You can also keep up to date with event information via the Donington Park Facebook and Donington Park Twitter using hashtag #DLive

Where is Donington Park?
Donington Park is located 10 miles south east of Derby, next to East Midlands Airport, about a 20 minute drive away from the city centre. The full address is Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP. Please use main entrance, closest to the airport.

Are there disabled access and facilities?
Yes, please call Donington Park directly on 01332 810048 for further information.

FREE shuttle bus from Derby
Free shuttle buses will run from Darley Abbey and Derby Bus Station to Donington Park. With no booking in advance necessary, the buses will operate on a first come, first served basis. Please show concert tickets to gain access onto the shuttle buses. Buses will run on a loop - please expect some delays at peak times (e.g. after the concert). Music starts at 6:30pm.

Double Decker bus times from Darley Abbey running every 20mins from 2:40pm and will be a 7-10 minute gap between Darley Abbey and Derby Bus Station.

1. 2:40pm – 1st pick up Darley Abbey (Corner of Mile Ash Land and New Road bus stop) > 2nd pick up Derby Bus Station > final stop at Donington

2. 3:00pm - 1st pick up Darley Abbey (Corner of Mile Ash Land and New Road bus stop) > 2nd pick up Derby Bus Station > final stop at Donington

3. 3:20pm - 1st pick up Darley Abbey (Corner of Mile Ash Land and New Road bus stop) > 2nd pick up Derby Bus Station > final stop at Donington

4. 3:40pm - 1st pick up Darley Abbey (Corner of Mile Ash Land and New Road bus stop) > 2nd pick up Derby Bus Station > final stop at Donington

5. 4:00pm - 1st pick up Darley Abbey (Corner of Mile Ash Land and New Road bus stop) > 2nd pick up Derby Bus Station > final stop at Donington

Return will be after the concert, once a bus is full then it will go.

Parking
On site secure parking will be available near to the concert stage providing visitors with convenience of only a short walk to find their spot for the evenings entertainment. Parking prices to be confirmed, at a cost of £5 per car. Disabled (blue badge) parking will be even closer.

Food & drink
As well as a day of fantastic entertainment, there will be family fun and food for all tastes and budgets available to purchase, with a mix of picnics, hot cultural food and street food stalls on offer. Strictly no glassware permitted.

What can I bring to the event with me?
Chairs/blankets are permitted - 1 chair per person. No flags or gazebo style tents.

Take a look at the FAQs for Donington Live this Saturday. 

Donington Live website