There has been something for everyone at Wight Proms 2024 over ten days of sunshine.
The County Press team have been enjoying the events along with an audience of hundreds each night.
Read our first reviews here: Dance anthems, cricket and opera start off Wight Proms 2024
The event is organised by Mike Christie, singer with G4 and resident of Cowes.
He said: "Fans were up on their feet as songs by Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Garth Brooks, Billie Jo Spears, Glen Campbell and Kenny Rogers were performed by impersonators, Sarah Jayne and Andy Crust.
"The duo, who are also husband and wife, are endorsed by country music legends Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, with the latter calling them ‘Europe's Leading Tribute Act’ on his website.
"Andy recreated the 1985 Farm Aid concert when he took to the stage as Glen Campbell, performing hits including Rhinestone Cowboy and Southern Nights.
"Impersonating seven country music icons throughout the two hour show, Sarah and Andy were supported by the Country Superstars Band, featuring IW drummer, Jamie Woodford."
Lori Little went to Isle of Drag on Friday night.
She said: "Tanya Hyde, Scarlett Harlett and Danny Beard were the line-up - all experienced professionals when it comes to working a crowd.
"Scarlett provided the first real shock of the night (there were plenty, obvs) by leaping down off the REALLY high stage and rolling over into the crowd, while wearing heels. She survived, adding impressive acrobatics to her repertoire.
"Both Scarlett and Danny spent most of their act in amongst the crowd - the audience interaction welcomed by some and dreaded by others!
"All three artistes were funny, talented (Danny's singing voice in particular) and just the right level of jaw-dropping in their repartee."
Lori Little watched Miriam Margolyes in interview.
She said: "It was a sell-out crowd so Miriam walked out to a big arena full of fans, and got a rapturous reception. She was interviewed on stage by Wight Proms organiser Mike Christie.
"Miriam delivered just what the audience expected - fun anecdotes, a look back at her long career (she's 83) and of course her choice language and telling it very much as it is.
"Although an actress of high calibre and many TV shows and films from BlackAdder to Harry Potter to Call the Midwife, there were a few surprises too. She was the voice of the Cadbury's Caramel Bunny - who knew?!
"She drifted in and out of various impressions and accents, and did an incredible Mrs Gamp when talking about her beloved Charles Dickens.
"But of course her recent celebrity status is less down to her career and more, by her own admission, thanks to her appearances on the Graham Norton show when her unique personality made her even more famous!
"A dubious series of questions from the audience in the second half did come up with one interesting reveal. Favourite celebrity kisser on stage? Bob Monkhouse!"
Josh Barry watched Plastic Mermaids.
He said: "The Island’s very own Plastic Mermaids rocked a packed out audience as the Saturday night headliners. Accompanied by a full orchestra, the band treated their fans to a big band interpretation of their extensive back catalogue.
"Unphased by the sad absence of the classical conductor, lead singer Doug Richards defied the odds and doubled up as the leader of the brass band assisted by Wight Proms organiser Mike Christie.
"With an exclusively crafted set list especially nurtured for the evening, this was Plastic Mermaids as you’d never heard them before.
"Being around the same age as the band, it was somewhat emotional and heartwarming to observe our school generation coming to show their support.
"It really did feel like a special, much deserved homecoming for the band who remain a wonderful asset to the community. I’m already looking forward to the next chapter in their journey!"
Jon Moreno watched Last Wight of the Proms.
He said: "What could be more British during the summer months than a good old-fashioned proms concert — and Last Wight at the Proms saw the Island's patriotic fervour bubble to the surface.
"A celebration of our island nation, on England's most popular island, the al fresco concert created a unique, relaxed Sunday afternoon atmosphere in the sunshine.
"The music was provided by the talented Wight Proms Concert Orchestra, led by charismatic Jonathan Butcher, and starred the amazing Faryl Smith, whose singing and beauty was matched only by her jaw-dropping frocks.
"The audience was left mesmerised by renditions of The Merrymakers, by Eric Coates, before getting the feet tapping with the theme to hit show, Lord of The Dance.
"Faryl, once a child star on Britain's Got Talent, had revellers transfixed with her renditions of Song to the Moon, from Dvorak's opera, Rusalka; The River of Light, to Strauss's Blue Danube; and Irish ballad, Danny Boy.
"The flags were waved fervently as the concert built up to its traditional grand finale — a celebration of British music, which included favourites Pomp and Circumstance and Land of Hope and Glory, before concluding with Jerusalem, to a standing ovation."
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