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Summer nights with the stars in Spinningfields

Fans relaxing and enjoying the tennis recently

FILM lovers will be able to watch their movie idols under the stars this summer at an open-air cinema.

A giant movie screen has opened at the Spinningfields business district in the city centre offering free showings screenings of classic films and sports events.

Free screenings of cult and modern classics will take place every Thursday at 9pm, weather permitting.

Favourites including The Graduate, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Monty Python and The Holy Grail have been pencilled in.

The summer’s biggest sporting events, including the Ashes cricket will also be shown on the 16ft by 10ft screen.

Last Night At The Proms

And classical music fans will be treated to a variety of prom concerts, including Last Night At The Proms live from London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Popcorn will be available for all filmgoers and drinks and food promotions will be available from all nearby bars.

Deckchairs and picnic blankets will also be available for hire.

*PLUS that's not all, as following the film frolics on Thursdays, live music will kickstart the weekend on Fridays it has been confirmed.

The following bills are now in place and KRO Bar will be supplying the drinks:

Friday, July 10
Eleanor Lou
Becca & The Broken Biscuits
Dr Bustlers Hatstand Medicine Band

Friday, July 17
The Jessie Rose Trip
Gideon Conn
Tim and Sam's Tim and the Sam Band with Tim and Sam
And Guests

Friday, July 24
Whisky Cats
The Mekkits
Rainbow Trout
The Manyanas
And Guests

Friday, July 31
The Travelling Band
Rook & The Ravens
Walton Hesse
I am a Blackbird.

For more information on the Spinningfields events visit www.spinningfieldsonline.com.