The historic Castle Gardens played host to performances from Status Quo supported by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Will Young supported by Gabrielle, and the 'Soul Legends' show with Angelo Starr and the Team and featuring special guests Gwen Dickey of Rose Royce fame, Clem Curtis from the Foundations, Jimmy James ex of the Vagabonds and George McCrae.
Saturday night saw a very special Military Proms celebrating Sapper 300. An informal brass band was first established in 1836 by the Royal Sappers and Miners and music has been a major part of military life for centuries and over the years the Royal Engineers have been privileged to enjoy the work of some outstanding musicians. The concert also featured the Aquatique fountains from Strasbourg and a spectacular firework and pyro display.
Some 15000 people attended the evening concerts over the course of four nights. Then Sunday afternoon saw the Castle under siege once more by young musicians from the Medway area. Each year local talented youngsters get the opportunity to perform in front of thousands of people at this showcase concert.
(Jim Evans)
