The Queen to attend A Unique Concert for Wiltshire

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 00:00

Over 1,000 people will come together at Salisbury Cathedral next Thursday (8th February) for A Unique Concert for Wiltshire – in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen.

The event will see award-winning concert pianist Rupert Egerton-Smith perform alongside The Band of The Grenadier Guards and The Band and Bugles of The Rifles.

The Queen has confirmed her attendance at the event, which is being held to raise funds for three local charities she shares a close association with - The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Youth Action Wiltshire.

A limited number of tickets remain on sale for the event, which must be purchased in advance. Prices start from just £15.

Tickets can be purchased here - https://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/arrangements/a-unique-concert-for-wiltshire/

A spokesperson for the event said: “It is set to be a fantastic evening at Salisbury Cathedral and, to avoid disappointment, I would advise people wishing to attend to purchase their tickets as soon as possible.”

The Band of The Grenadier Guards represent the most senior infantry regiment of the British Army, while the Band and Bugles of The Rifles represent the largest sole rifle regiment in the British Army.

This event not only marks one of the rare occasions that the two Bands will perform together in a concert, but it is also Mr Egerton-Smith’s debut performance alongside them, just prior to the start of his East Coast recital tour of the United States of America.

The concert itself will take the audience on an exciting and unique musical journey; celebrating the rich histories of the two regiments, as well as paying homage to the local Wiltshire area.

All profits will be split between the three Wiltshire charities involved, with a donation also being given to two military charities, The Colonel’s Fund and The Rifles Benevolent Trust.

The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust was established in 1998 to work in partnership with Wiltshire Police to provide a home security service. The mission of the charity is to help elderly or vulnerable people who have been victims of, or are at risk of, house crime, hate crime, domestic abuse or fire.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance provides Helicopter Emergency Medical Services across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas. The charity has been saving lives since 1990, operating up to 19 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Youth Action Wiltshire, based in Devizes, is an award-winning charity and a ‘Youth Arm’ of Community First, which has supported people and places across Wiltshire and Swindon for over 50 years.