IT just wouldn't be October in Kidderminster without the annual Proms.

This year's concert, which has become an essential part of the music scene, was the 21st anniversary.

As always, Stourport Brass Band, under the baton of their brilliant musical director, David Mapleson, gave the evening a rousing opening.

Familiar tunes from Disney films were followed by Jo Shuck's tenor horn solo Over the Rainbow.

A frenzied Can-Can, where the musicians wandered into Colonel Bogey and Cornish Floral Dance was great fun - I am sure Offenbach would have approved.

Next it was the turn of Kidderminster Male Choir, who ranged from When the Saints go Marching In, through a song in Welsh, some opera and a fantastic Back to the 60s selection, ending in a lively Da Do Ron Ron ensuring the audience went into the interval happy.

Joining West Midland Light Orchestra, John Hutton sang If Ever I Would Leave You, Jonathan Darby entertained with You'll Never Walk Alone, and Claire Worboys sang Love Me or Leave Me superbly despite suffering from a cold.

As always, Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra rounded off the evening, leading the combined musicians, singers and audience in the familiar Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem, and the Fantasia on British Sea Songs.

Stealing the show in Sailors' Hornpipe was a dalmatian puppet which had infiltrated the ranks of Kidderminster Male Choir!

I was disappointed only two verses of Rule Britannia were sung on Friday night, but I understand this was rectified on Saturday.

The money raised is expected to be similar to last year's figure of £6,500, which will be divided between Kemp Hospice, Cancer Research, League of Friends of Kidderminster Hospitals, and Acorns Children's Hospice.

A figure of £106,750 has already been raised for local charities by Music For You shows over the last 20 years.

Surely when the history books are written, Music For You will be included, as it has become an integral part of Kidderminster life.

Next year's concerts will be on October 3 and 4 - I have made a note in my 2003 diary.