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The Best of Bond

The Best of Bond

Shaken, not stirred!
Lighthouse, Poole

The BSO celebrates James Bond and some of the best music and songs in cinema history. Nobody does it better.

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Mark Wigglesworth

Mark Wigglesworth

Chief Conductor

BSO Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth

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The BSO Participate team work with the youngest and oldest members of communities across the South West, bringing music into the heart of everyday life.

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BSO On Your Doorstep: Redruth

BSO On Your Doorstep: Redruth

Musical Families
Redruth Wesley Chapel, Redruth

Join 12 string players from the BSO in a colourful programme including lullabies, a starburst, film music and folk melodies.

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Concert highlights

BSO Proms in the Park 2025

Our Proms in the Park returns to Meyrick Park for another fantastic weekend of music, fun and fireworks with two spectacular open-air concerts – BSO Classical Extravaganza featuring some of the best classical music ever written on Friday 8 August on Saturday 9 August, our Symphonic Smash Hits – the 80s, will be a nostalgic look back to some of the biggest hits of the 80s, including classic songs by Madonna,  George Michael, Elton John, David Bowie, Ultravox, The Eurythmics, Pet Shop Boys and many more. It’s Bournemouth’s biggest party of the summer so make sure you save the date!

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BSO Proms in the Park 2025