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27-04-2025
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Island orchestra soundtracks Chris Eubank Jr's ringwalk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
An Isle of Wight orchestra company soundtracked Chris Eubank Jr's ringwalk last night (Saturday, April 26) as he defeated Connor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Symphonix Orchestra, based on the Island, played a version of Still Dre for Eubank Jr's walk-on music, in front of 65,000 people in the stadium and many millions more on TV. Simon Ledger, the orchestra's CEO, received a call from BOXXER last Monday (April 21) asking for the orchestra to play at the match. Previously, Symphonix had provided an eight-piece orchestra for Ben Whittaker's bout against Ezra Aryeneka at Selhurst Park in June 2024. Read more: Island runners set to take on the London Marathon today Runaway snake spotted under car in Newport Simon Ledger (left) with Chris Eubank (right) (Image: Simon Ledger) Simon said: "Last Monday, they contacted me. "Connor Benn decided to have a gospel choir, and they said 'we've got to beat that'. "My father-in-law scored it quickly, Andrew Woodford organised it, and by Friday, we had secured the last players." Simon founded Symphonix Orchestra around two years ago, with the outfit playing their first gig at Medina Theatre. He has featured in Adam Art's series of caricatures in the County Press. The orchestra, which plays a range of music, has built a following via social media and even gained some celebrity fans at the match. Simon said: "I took my life savings and created an orchestra. "It's such a financial gamble - it's very stressful at times but very rewarding. "We've been picking up a following." Simon's flurry of organisation this week made for an intense and exciting time, but the team had to rush back to the Island on Sunday morning, catching the 3am ferry with five minutes to spare. He is performing at Robin Hill today (Sunday, April 27) with Joey Scott, bringing the first of this season's kids shows to the amphitheatre. The Ultimate Kidz Show will feature Rachel's World and Dino-Mite. Symphonix Orchestra's next show premieres at Shanklin Theatre on Saturday, May 3. The show is an orchestral tribute to Whitney Houston, ambitiously backing songs that are difficult to do. He said: "No one's done anything like we've done - it's crazy. "We do songs we've never done with Whitney."
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16-02-2025
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Whitney Houston tribute concert coming to Island theatre
The Symphonix Orchestra is set to bring a Whitney Houston tribute to Shanklin Theatre. The concert, titled Symphonix Whitney, will take place in May. It will feature the Symphonix Orchestra, the Million Dollar Band, and Kieshia Chun as Whitney Houston. The event will showcase some of Whitney's iconic songs, along with a few surprise arrangements. Tickets are now available at As the first show of its kind in the UK, Symphonix Whitney is set to entertain audiences with Whitney Houston's timeless hits. The concert, which is expected to draw music lovers and Whitney Houston fans alike, will celebrate the legacy of one of the most recognisable voices in music history. Following the Shanklin Theatre debut, the show will tour around the UK. The concert will feature classics like I Will Always Love You, Greatest Love Of All, and One Moment In Time, among others. The event is set to create a unique atmosphere, blending the sounds of a full symphonic orchestra with the energy of live band performances.
