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Rochester Castle Concerts, had Craig David, Rudimental, George McCrae and finished with The Proms

16:22, 14 July 2019

updated: 16:22, 14 July 2019

A series of concerts went out with a bang last night as a fireworks display closed the music extravaganza.

Yesterday saw Rochester Castle Concerts 2019 come to an end with its annual night at The Proms.

A firework display finished the night at The Proms. Pic: Jason Arthur (13782492)
A firework display finished the night at The Proms. Pic: Jason Arthur (13782492)

But first, lets take it back Wednesday, the opening night, which was filled with urban, drum and base music.

Mahalia started with her RnB song writing.

Example was the second act of the night and got everyone on their feet. Picture: Phil Lee (13677737)
Example was the second act of the night and got everyone on their feet. Picture: Phil Lee (13677737)

Example hit the stage with his classics Kick Start and Change the Way You Kissed me.
By the time Rudimental had finished their epic set of remixes and smash hits, Rochester Castle was almost a rave venue.

Rudimental were the last act of the night on Wednesday, and they tore up the stage with their performance.Picture: Phil Lee (13677752)
Rudimental were the last act of the night on Wednesday, and they tore up the stage with their performance.Picture: Phil Lee (13677752)


On Thursday it was time for arguably the most talked about evening.

Jess Glynne's place on the bill meant the night was the only concert to sell out.

The main attraction Craig David saved the day on Thursday. Picture: Phil Lee (13720167)
The main attraction Craig David saved the day on Thursday. Picture: Phil Lee (13720167)

However, when she pulled out due to illness, Castle Concerts favourite Craig David saved the day.

With the help of support acts Nina Nesbitt and Samantha Harvey, the night was a huge success

.Caption:.The second day of the concerts at Rochester Castle featured Samantha Harvey, Nina Nesbitt and the main attraction Craig David. Fans danced well into the night listening to the acts perform their hits.Nina Nesbitt performs at Rochester Castle..Picture: Phil Lee .... (13719975)
.Caption:.The second day of the concerts at Rochester Castle featured Samantha Harvey, Nina Nesbitt and the main attraction Craig David. Fans danced well into the night listening to the acts perform their hits.Nina Nesbitt performs at Rochester Castle..Picture: Phil Lee .... (13719975)

Reviewer Jess Sharp said: "1990's music fans were fist pumping and jumping inside the historic grounds to the best of his hits."

Friday was Soul Party Time.

Everyone grooved to legend George McCrae, 1980s disco act Space Odyssey and Proud singer Heather Small.

The grand finale yesterday saw new comers and Britain's Got Talent winners Collabro perform.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra wowed with their note perfect performance (13790476)
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra wowed with their note perfect performance (13790476)
Britains Got Talent winners Collabro gave a powerful performance (13790480)
Britains Got Talent winners Collabro gave a powerful performance (13790480)

There were some familiar faces including soprano singer Laura Wright.

Soprano Laura Wright sang soaring high notes (13790478)
Soprano Laura Wright sang soaring high notes (13790478)

Audience members may have known a few of the performers as interval act NChant, were from Rochester Grammar School in Maidstone Road.

The girls are fresh from singing in the live TV final on BBC One for Songs of Praise Youth Choir of the Year.

Members of the Rock Choir, which has groups in Rainham and Gillingham and in Rochester performed alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Youngsters NChant from Rochester Grammar School gace the professionals a run for their money with their half time set (13790482)
Youngsters NChant from Rochester Grammar School gace the professionals a run for their money with their half time set (13790482)
The Rock Choir were on hand to get the audience clapping and put a smile on everyone's faces (13790484)
The Rock Choir were on hand to get the audience clapping and put a smile on everyone's faces (13790484)

The night finished with the crowd favourite of British anthems and a spectacular firework display.

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