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    Last Updated: 17/08/2026
    Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture

    GALLERY: Harrogate relives 90s dance tunes at Symphonic Ibiza

    by John Plummer

    | 17 Aug, 2026
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    Toasting the sunset. Pic: Sam Ashton

    The sun shone, the stars turned up and the showground was packed with people enjoying a night of 90s dance tunes.

    The first-ever Symphonic Ibiza took place at Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Showground on Saturday (August 15).

    Vernon Kay and Alex Bowen got things going with DJ sets before the 40-piece Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra took to the stage, alongside M People lead singer Heather Small, Alison Limerick and Rebecca Ferguson.

    Here are some photos from the event.

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    Heather Small brought her amazing vocals. Pic: Sam Ashton

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    Not your average orchestra conductor. Pic: Sam Ashton

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    Dancing in the grandstand. Pic: Sam Ashton

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    The festival spirit. Pic: Sam Ashton

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    Alison Limerick. Pic: Sam Ashton

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    The stage in the main ring at the showground. Pic: Sam Ashton

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    Kym Sims made a guest appearance. Pic: Sam Ashton

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    Dj Alex Bowen warmed up the crowd at the start. Pic: Sam Ashton

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    Great Yorkshire Events Centre commercial director Graham Thompson with Symphonic Ibiza organiser Freddy White and head of sales Ben Chatburn. Pic: Sam Ashton

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    The view from the stage. Pic: Sam Ashton

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