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The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics
with the Orchestra of Opera North
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Special guest artists: Heather Small (The Voice of M People), Andy Cato and MC M.A.D (Groove Armada), Janice Robinson (The voice of Dreamer from Livin’ Joy), Rowetta (Happy Mondays), Rachel McFarlane, Sara Garvey
This summer, experience dancefloor and club anthems at a whole new level in the city’s biggest outdoor arena.
With original guest vocalists, full orchestra and an all-killer setlist cherry-picked from Back to Basics’ legendary 25-year catalogue, this is set to be a night to remember!
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Why you need to be there
— Rave to club classics
— Live DJ sets from 6.45pm, live performances from 8.15pm
— Unites a 60-piece symphony orchestra with leading DJs and guest star vocalists
Information about the venue
— Food & drink available to purchase
— City centre location – great bus and train links, plus plenty of parking spots for those not drinking
— City’s biggest outdoor arena
— VIP upgrade gets you access to VIP bar location
Opera North in the City 2019, part of Millennium Square Summer Series
Running time
DJ sets: 6.45pm
Event: 8.15pm – 10.30pm
Includes interval of 25 minutes
Savings
Book both 80s Classical and The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics and save £7.50
Conductor
Cliff Masterson
Age guidance
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Not suitable for anyone under the age of 14
Reaction and reviews
“…stunning… took dance music to another level”
— Yorkshire Evening Post
“…outstanding and the atmosphere was buzzing”
— The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics audience member, 2018
