The 2007 Southport Summer Classics
Report and photograph Patrick Trollope

THE Southport Summer Classics where very impressive. The event is held on Victoria Park, Southport, better known as the location for the Southport Flowershow, but this event is growing in popularity with many across the North West. The event has one a massive stage keeping the band dry but the audience is in the open air and on the grass in picnic-style. Seats are optional if you bring them and the event has a fantastic family atmosphere about it.

Despite the wind and the threatening rain, the weather on the first night the event was a massive success. The thousands of concert goers where not put off and where treated to a fantastic show by The Australian Pink Floyd band, complete with video projection, smoke and lazars!

Not to be out done the following night, Saturday 28 July had beater weather and yes at the end a firework display! Performing on that night was the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra who where accompanied by up and coming vocalist Alfie Boe. The relaxing music at times was a bit quite, but all in all well worth the ticket price!

On Sunday the atmosphere matched the sunny sky above... The night’s music was preformed by Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Band with special guests Lulu and Marc Almond.

The event was a music lovers dream, covering nearly all musical tastes. Well done to all involved especially Sefton Tourism Department for putting on such a stunning set of concerts. This was a fantastic start to the 2007 Summer Holiday season for the town’s events program.

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