Quarry concerts set to be sell-outs

Organisers of two open-air concerts in Shrewsbury's Quarry next month are predicting a sell-out after a surge in ticket sales following the flower show.

Mister Jones Productions, organisers of Indian Summer, a rock and classics spectacular, say tickets are selling rapidly.

The event will be headlined by Travis on September 5, followed by a classical concert starring world-famous tenor Russell Watson on September 6.

Joint organiser Jane Edmunds said: "Tickets for our classical night, starring Russell Watson and opera divas All Angels, are really selling fast now - we've seen a surge in sales since the flower show, when we were out and about with flyers.

"People do tend to wait to buy tickets until close to the event date but in this case we would urge them to book now in order to avoid disappointment - this is a massive event for the county featuring a world-class line-up and we fully expect it to sell out."

The opening night will see Travis perform tracks from the new album Ode to J Smith, to be released this autumn, and will be supported by Brit-award nominees Guillemots.

Tickets at £35 per evening and are available from the website www.misterjonesproductions.com, www.ticketmaster.com, at Shrewsbury Music Hall or on 0871 2715151.

The event is sponsored by the Shropshire Star, Alan Ward Home Furnishers and Beacon Radio.