More than 50 free concerts will be held in The Royal Parks from 28 June to 30 August 2009.

From saxophones or ukuleles, through to traditional brass bands, there will be something for everyone on the bandstands in St James's Park, Greenwich Park, Kensington Gardens and Regent's Park over the summer months.

Alistair Raphael, Arts & Events Manager, The Royal Parks, said: "We manage some of the most picturesque settings in London which make perfect environments to enjoy good music. There's something to suit all musical tastes and we hope as many people as possible will visit and enjoy the entertainment."

For further information on all concerts please visit www.royalparks.org.uk/events.

Media enquiries:

For further information please contact:

Katy Murray, The Royal Parks on 020 7298 2128 or kmurray@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

Notes to Editors

Key performers include:

Waterbeach Brass Band, 19 July, 3-4.20pm and 5-6.15pm, St James's Park, Bacchus Wind Band, 14 June, 2-3.15pm and 3.45-5pm, Greenwich Park, The Ladies Palm Court Orchestra, 26 July, 2-3pm and 3.15-4.15pm, St James's Park
Croydon Symphonic Band, 7 June, 2-3.15pm and 3.45-5pm, Greenwich Park The Royal College of Music Syzygy Saxophone Quartet, 14 June, 2-3.15pm and 3.45-5pm, Kensington Gardens
The Household Troops Band of the Salvation Army, 30 August, 3-4.20pm and 5-6.15pm, St James's Park
Bohemia Ukulele Band, 5 July, 2-3.15pm and 3.45-5pm, Kensington Gardens Lillian Boutte (prominent New Orleans singer), 2 August, 2.30-5pm, The Regent's Park The Sugar Kings (salsa band), 16 August, 2.30-5pm, The Regent's Park.

About St James's Park: St James's Park covers 23 hectares (58 acres) and includes a lake harbouring ducks, geese and pelicans. St James's Park is also home to the Mall, the setting for many ceremonial parades and events of national celebration.

About Greenwich Park: Greenwich Park is a World Heritage Site and the oldest enclosed Royal Park, covering 74 hectares (183 acres). There has been a settlement on the site since Roman times, but Greenwich is more strongly associated with royalty. The land was inherited in 1427 by the Duke of Gloucester, brother of Henry V, and generations of monarchs have enjoyed this magnificent park ever since.

About Kensington Gardens: Covering 111 hectares (275 acres), Kensington Gardens is planted with formal avenues of magnificent trees and ornamental flower beds. It is a perfect setting for Kensington Palace, peaceful Italian Gardens, the Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue and the Serpentine Gallery.

About Regent's Park: The Regent's Park covers 166 hectares (410 acres) and includes stunning rose gardens with more than 30,000 roses of 400 varieties. The Park has excellent sports facilities and with nearly 100 acres available, is the largest outdoor sports area in Central London.

About The Royal Parks: The Royal Parks is an executive agency of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Richmond Park and St James's Park. For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk.