Cricket ground in Bristol to host first open-air concert in four years

Gloucestershire Cricket has announced its first open-air concert in four years. The cricket ground in Bishopston has not hosted a concert since the pandemic, with Tom Jones being the last artist to perform back in 2019.

Ministry of Sound Classical has been confirmed as the first booking for this July at the Seat Unique Stadium - the new name announced for the former Bristol County Ground last year. The orchestra tour performs some of the most recognisable dance anthems as you've never seen them before, with a 30-piece orchestra reimagining classic tracks from the genre to offer a unique live music experience.

The set is performed by some of the most talented players in classical music and a score of amazing vocalists all alongside DJs Seb Fontaine, Judge Jules and DJ Fergie on the decks. 'Hey Boy Hey Girl' (The Chemical Brothers), 'Sunchyme' (Dario G), 'Insomnia' (Faithless) and 'Right Here, Right Now' (Fat Boy Slim) are among some of the tracks you'll expect to hear, reinterpreted for a 2020s crowd.

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Ministry of Sound The Annual Classical Chelmsford City Racecourse in 2019 (Brentwood Gazette)

Will Brown, Chief Executive at Gloucestershire Cricket, said: “We are delighted to be bringing live music to Bristol for the first time since the Covid pandemic. Ministry of Sound Classical are renowned for putting on incredible live performances up and down the country, and we’re really excited to see them perform to a sold out Seat Unique Stadium in July.”

The performance will be on July 28, 2023. Doors ae expected to open at 6pm with curfew ending at 11pm.

Standard tickets are priced at £40 per person and there is a range of hospitality and premium seating packages are also available for purchase, starting from £55. Guests can choose from either a live music experience in a private box, premium seating or standing options or hospitality packages with a variety of dining experiences- under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Ministry of Sound Classical comes to Seat Unique Stadium on July 28, 2023. Tickets are on sale now

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