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1. Summary

The report presents the case for support to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) to produce an outdoor concert at Royal Victoria Country Park in July 2008.

2. Recommendation

2.1 That agreement is given to contribute towards the expenses incurred by the BSO in arranging the proposed event at Royal Victoria Country Park, to the extent that such expenses are not met from income from the event, provided that the Council's contribution shall not exceed £22,000. The contribution shall be funded in equal shares from the Policy & Resources and Recreation & Heritage budgets, subject to the agreement of the Executive Member, Recreation & Heritage.

2.2 Payment of any contribution is subject to a marketing plan for the event being provided to the Council in advance, and receipt of an independently verified set of accounts.

3. Reason

3.1 The outdoor concert series provides orchestral music to an audience which, in general, does not attend concerts in a traditional concert hall. The programmes are tailored to the specific demographic which attends these events and for whom the ambience of the outdoor event in its surroundings is as important as the music itself. The orchestral event is part of a wide range of activities provided at Royal Victoria Country Park. This event also has the ability to attract audiences to the Park which have not previously visited.

3.2 This activity contributes to the Corporate Priority Enhancing our Quality of Place.

4. Other Options considered and rejected:

4.1 No grant

4.2 Grant given as a straight sum

5. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive member consulted - none (unless declared).

6. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - none (unless granted).

7. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - none (unless statutory or Constitutional definition met).

Approved by:...................................... Date: .......................

Councillor T. K. Thornber,

Executive Member for Policy and Resources