The Proms at St Jude's launched their summer programme at Henrietta Barnett School on Sunday with a tantalising taste of what's to come.

Supporters and patrons heard Royal Academy of Music graduates - guitarist Gus McQuade, and singer and double bass player Eleanor Grant - perform a programme from Benjamin Britten to Joni Mitchell.

This year's community arts festival of top class concerts, comedy, walks, book talks, family and school events runs from June 22-to 30.

There's an early treat on June 7 when conductor and Royal Opera House director Sir Antonio Pappano comes to the suburb to discuss his memoir My Life in Music.

Ham & High: Proms founder and Hampstead Garden Suburb resident Susie Gregson spoke at the launch event at Henrietta Barnett SchoolProms founder and Hampstead Garden Suburb resident Susie Gregson spoke at the launch event at Henrietta Barnett School (Image: Michael Eleftheriades)

Fantasia Orchestra, the talented Kanneh-Mason siblings, Liza Pullman, Robert Max, Gareth Malone, and Rainer Hersch are among the names appearing in St Jude's church, Hampstead Garden Suburb.

And a two day lit fest at Henrietta Barnett School includes Robert Hardman, Sathnam Sanghera, and David Kynaston.

Proms founder Susie Gregson said: “It was  the biggest turnout for a Season Launch that I can remember for a very long time and what a treat it was! I think everyone in the audience was wowed by Gus and Eleanor and I am sure they are destined for great things. We can’t wait for our special event with Sir Antonio Pappano on 7 June and then the main festival at the end of June.”’

Priority booking is now open with tickets on sale to the public on April 15.