04/09/2026
August Bank Holiday weekend marked the biggest musical summer bash of the mayoral calendar! From the excitement of Battle of the Bands to the tradition and community spirit of the Proms concert, it was a wonderful weekend celebrating music in all its forms.
There was a spectacular line-up of professional bands as well as the stunning headline performance from The Eclectix, I was proud to see so much amazing local talent take centre stage. It was fantastic to introduce this year's Battle of the Bands competition as part of Parklife Weekend and witness an incredible showcase of local musical talent throughout the event.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, supported the event, and helped make the competition such a brilliant celebration of music in our community. 🎶
I was also delighted to see the competition shine a light on my chosen charity, Aylesbury Homeless Action Group (AHAG). The support of our sponsors not only helps make events like this possible, but also raises awareness of the important work AHAG does to support people experiencing homelessness in our community. 💙
Parklife was made even more special by the Proms in the Park concert preformed by Aylesbury Concert Band , which brought people together to celebrate music, community spirit and the traditions that make events like Parklife Weekend such a cherished part of Aylesbury's calendar.
Congratulations to all of the performers, and thank you for giving Aylesbury such a fantastic night of live music! 🎸👏
