Vernon Kay, Heather Small, Alex Bowen at Symphonic Ibiza

Thousands gathered at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate on Saturday (August 15) for the first-ever Symphonic Ibiza – an outdoor show blending DJs, live vocalists, and a 40-piece orchestra.

It marked the first outdoor music concert at the venue since Sir Elton John performed there in 2012.

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Freddy White, founder of Yorkshire-based company Sound & White and lead promoter of Symphonic Ibiza, said: “If we could have bottled up the atmosphere from Saturday night, it would be worth its weight in gold.

“The energy from the crowd was extraordinary and the response and feedback we’ve received since has surpassed anything we could have hoped for.

“A huge amount of thanks must also go to the incredible Showground team and our other staff, crew, artists and suppliers working behind the scenes.

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“An event of this scale involves an enormous number of people and moving parts and the professionalism, hard work and good spirit shown by everyone involved is what made the evening feel as seamless and spectacular as it did.”

The night began with a DJ set from Love Island’s Alex Bowen, followed by Vernon Kay, who brought the energy of his BBC Radio 2 90s dance show to the stage.

The Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra was joined by headline vocalists Heather Small, Rebecca Ferguson MBE, and Alison Limerick.

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The event was a collaboration between Sound & White and the Great Yorkshire Events Centre – the showground’s commercial events venue.

Profits will support the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS), which organises the Great Yorkshire Show and supports farming, food, and countryside causes year-round.

Graham Thompson, commercial director at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre, said: “What a night for Harrogate.

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“We are so proud to have hosted the first Symphonic Ibiza, which brought The Main Ring to life on Saturday evening with an incredible series of performances.

“This was an exciting new event for us to host, in an iconic setting and a terrific event for the community to enjoy.”

Earlier in the day, the Pavilions of Harrogate celebrated its 30th birthday with a special gathering before guests made their way to the concert.

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A portion of ticket sales will also benefit two local charities: the David Brown Foundation, which supports youth and education in Harrogate and Yorkshire, and the Harrogate Theatre Trust, which promotes arts and creative activity in the town.

The event was supported by several regional sponsors and businesses, including Masons of Yorkshire, Tap & Tuk Tuk on Cheltenham Parade, and Rhubarb Restaurant.

International Champagne house Pol Roger headlined the VIP experience.