BBC Proms embark on first Bristol residency

It's the first time the event has been hosted in the west of England

One of the largest classical music festivals, the BBC Proms, has taken up residency in Bristol this weekend.

It's the first time the concerts have taken place in the west or south-west of England.

The event, at Bristol Beacon, continues on Sunday with a centenary celebration of the BBC Singers, and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performing with Dame Evelyn Glennie.

The Bristol-based Paraorchestra made its Proms debut on Saturday, with two performances of 'Virtuous Circle'.

The group, which performs around the world, is made up of both disabled and non-disabled musicians, and aims to make orchestral music accessible to all.

Paraorchestra chief executive, Jonathan Harper, told BBC Radio Bristol: "We're so grateful we have one of the best concert halls in the world to perform in, and acoustically it's the best concert hall in the country."

The proms weekend continues on Monday with the Cbeebies Prom Ocean Adventure, along with other family-friendly entertainment.

Charles Hazlewood (l) conducted the Paraorchestra in a new work by Oliver Vibrans

The Paraorchestra is the UK’s only ensemble made up of disabled and non-disabled professional musicians

• LISTEN: The Virtuous Circle at the Bristol Beacon

During the performance, the crowd were able to move freely around the hall

The Paraorchestra performed Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 from memory, and on the move in the Beacon hall