Demand for Summer Concert Brings New Event to Bristol

DEMAND FOR SUMMER CONCERT BRINGS NEW EVENT TO BRISTOL

Organisers of the Bristol event, Concert on the Close, have announced plans to stage a gigantic pop concert in 2013 following overwhelming public interest in the classical meets pop fusion at this Summer’s musical extravaganza for the city, 'Concert on the Close: Around the World in 150 Minutes.’ The Concert’s eclectic fusion of musical genres will be headlined by soul sensation Jocelyn Brown, alternative pop band, Young Kato and the UK’s hottest new girl group, Vanquish with a classical performance by the Bristol Ensemble. Taking to the stage the artists will unite to celebrate Clifton’s 150th anniversary with spectacular performances for live music fans. Music will meet art as the show stopping live performances culminate in a unique sound and light show featuring film footage of the multi-award winning actor Simon Russell-Beale, described by The Independent as 'the greatest stage actor of his generation' and exclusive footage of John Cleese, which will be screened for the first time at the event on Friday 6th July at Clifton College, starting at 8pm. From Soul and R&B to Gospel, Dance, Pop, House, Disco and even Opera, Jocelyn Brown is one of the most versatile and respected vocalists in the industry and continues to write, record and perform all over the world today. As well as performing some of her latest R&B songs and top ten hits including “Always There” and “Somebody Else’s Guy”, the soul diva will give a special one-off performance to wow the crowd, unleashing her inimitable Gospel vocal with a unique performance of ‘He’s Got the Whole World in his Hands’, together with the Bristol Ensemble, the city’s 45 piece professional chamber orchestra, and Clifton music scholars, including violin prodigy and Young Musician of the Year contender, Julia Hwang. Concert organisers have also made a special announcement for live music fans, offering a limited number of the best seats in the house, VIP Golden Circle front row seats, for a limited time only at a special rate of £40 with no concessions. Tickets for Concert on the Close are also now available at £25 and £15 concessions at www.eventsatclifton.com. Proceeds from the Concert will go to support the Prince’s Trust, Life for a Cure and the Quartet Community Foundation. Clifton College Headmaster, Mark Moore, is thrilled the event is being held at the College, he said recently, “Around the World in 150 minutes is a dynamic fusion of popular and classical music and will be a huge event not only for Clifton, but for Bristol & the South West. Celebrating Clifton's achievements over its 150 year history, The 'Concert on the Close' is set to be an incredible evening bringing together music stars and the College's own superb musicians, concluding at dusk with a unique, dramatic, sound and light experience”. Details about the event can be found at: www.eventsatclifton.com For all media enquiries, hi-res images and interview opportunities, please contact James Fenton at Firefly PR: Tel 01308 898 196 or email: [email protected]. About Clifton College Clifton College is one of England's most famous independent schools, offering continuity of day and boarding education for girls and boys from 3 to 18. Founded on the 30th September 1862, the school is one of the original 26 English Public Schools defined by the Public Schools Yearbook of 1889. The school’s ground, known as the Close, played an important role in the history of cricket and witnessed 13 of W.G. Grace's first-class hundreds for Gloucestershire in the County Championship. Other famous pupils include Field Marshal Douglas Haig, Walter Owen Bentley (founder of Bentley Motors), Sir Roger Hollis (Director General of MI5), Sir Trevor Howard, A.E.J. Collins, John Cleese and Sir Michael Redgrave. The school prides itself on its academic excellence, magnificent buildings, superb sporting and cultural facilities, pioneering spirit and high level of pastoral care in a caring and friendly atmosphere. In celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, Clifton has launched 7 new scholarships for girls to celebrate 25 years of co-education at the school. Full details about the school and the new scholarships can be found at www.cliftoncollegeuk.com. About Jones Lang LaSalle (Main Sponsor) Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading financial and professional services firm specialising in real estate. Following the merger with King Sturge LLP in June 2011 Jones Lang LaSalle operates from 18 UK office locations delivering an in-depth range of integrated services across all property sectors. Jones Lang LaSalle is the largest property consultancy firm in the South West with offices in Bristol, Bath and Exeter. With 2011 global revenue of more than $3.6 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 70 countries from 1,000 locations worldwide, including 200 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 2.1 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company’s investment management business, is one of the world’s largest and most diverse in real estate with $47.7 billion of assets under management. About The Princes Trust Youth charity The Prince's Trust helps change young lives. It gives practical and financial support, developing key workplace skills such as confidence and motivation. It works with 13-to-30-year-olds who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law. The Prince of Wales’s charity has helped more than 650,000 young people since unemployed or have been in trouble with the law. The Prince of Wales’s charity has helped more than 650,000 young people since 1976 and supports 100 more each day. Last year, more than three in four young people supported by The Trust moved into work, education or training. In April 2011, Fairbridge became part of The Prince’s Trust. The new united organisation will help 50,000 young people this year. About Life for a Cure Meningitis is a devastating disease. It can come out of nowhere and can kill in under 4 hours. Following the tragic death of our son Ryan, aged 16, 'a Life for a Cure' was born as a fundraising vehicle working closely in association with Meningitis UK. Although fantastic progress has been made over the last 20 years, there is still no vaccine available to protect against all forms of meningitis and associated diseases, including the most common form in the UK, meningococcal group B. 1 in 10 victims will die, 1 in 7 of those who survive will suffer some form of permanent disability, with at least six lives taken every week. It is vital investment continues into both research and creating awareness of this merciless disease to ultimately achieve the overall aim of eradicating all forms of meningitis. Please visit http://www.ryanbresnahan.org/ for more information. About Quartet Community Foundation The main focus of Quartet Community Foundation is to change people's lives for the better across the West of England by enabling a wide variety of donors to fund projects that make a difference where people live and work. Quartet Community Foundation is an independent charity serving a population of about 1 million people in the four unitary authority areas of Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Community Foundations match those who want to invest their money with those who give of their time and energy to improve local communities. We see our role as nurturing both, celebrating the joy of giving and inspiring further action. Over the past 25 years Quartet Community Foundation has made grants of over £25 million and built a permanent endowment of over £16 million. We distribute over 1,000 grants each year to voluntary and community groups across the West of England. For further details on Quartet Community Foundation, please visit http://www.quartetcf.org.uk/