Northampton celebrated the Coronation on Saturday 6th May wuth an exciting day of live music and entertainment on Guildhall Road, hosted by Revolution Radio.
The free event, organised by Northampton Town Council, in partnership with the Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, West Northamptonshire Council, The Performing Room, 78 Derngate, John Franklins and V and B, kicked off a weekend of celebrations to mark the coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
The community came together to enjoy stage performances, with Northampton-born music star Billy Lockett playing a headline set as part of his current UK tour, alongside roaming street entertainers, children's arts and craft activities, street food vendors and much more.
Live coverage of the coronation was broadcast throughout the day on a big screen.
Highlights of stage entertainment
Speeches From Dignitaries
Revolution Radio's Chris Gregg introduces speeches from dignitaries at Northampton Town Centre's Coronation Event. Including:
Listen Again Audio
Revolution Radio was broadcasting live from the event across the day - listen again to a selection of our interviews here:
Maypole Dancing Enthusiast
Chairman of West Northamptonshire Council, Andre Gonzales De Sanchez
Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, Mrs Morcea Walker MBE VLL
Mayor of Northampton, Cllr Dennis Meredith
Billy Lockett
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Pre-Event Interview
Check out our interview with Cllr Jane Birch, Chair of the Community Service Committee from Northampton Town Council previewing the event:
2:00am - 4:00am
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