South Derbyshire will be blowing its own trumpet at a musical extravaganza.

Powerful melodies are set to ring out across the award winning Maurice Lea Memorial Park in Church Gresley as part of the Bandstand Marathon.

Being held on Sunday, September 25, the event has been designed to showcase local amateur talent and offer a fun and free day out for residents.

Melbourne Town Band has been lined up to entertain the crowds from 2pm to 4pm with its eclectic and entertaining mix of compositions.

Cllr John Lemmon, Chairman of Housing and Community Services at South Derbyshire District Council, said:

“It promises to be a day out for all of the family to enjoy. This is all part of our ongoing work with our partners to bring more music and culture to residents in the District as part of the lead up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We’d like to invite everyone to come, bring a picnic and take in some musical magic on a picturesque park.”

The concert will be one of more than 150 being held across the country on the same day.

The Bandstand Marathon has been recognised by the organising committee of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by the award of the Inspire Mark, the official branding of the Cultural Olympiad.