TWO star names have been added to the bill of a spectacular "Northern Proms" concert planned for York - but they may never make it on stage because police have raised an objection to the event.

X Factor runners-up G4, famous for classical-style renditions of rock standards, and Welsh songbird Katherine Jenkins, dubbed the new Charlotte Church, have been booked for the proposed Royal Ascot week extravangza.

But that was before the organisers learned police had made a last-minute objection to the concert, putting the chances of it going ahead into doubt.

Don Robinson, the Scarborough-based leisure entrepreneur, whose companies were planning to fund the £100,000-plus extravaganza, admitted he was shocked to learn about the police objection.

But he stressed he would abide by any planning decision and had no intention of breaking any rules and regulations.

On Friday he confirmed no objections had been received by council planners for the licence application for the family fest at York City's KitKat Crescent stadium.

But City of York Council said they had written to Mr Robinson yesterday informing him about the police move made during public consultation over whether the event should be given a licence.

"We wrote to him today and are waiting his response," she said. "When this has been received the council will make a decision."

As already reported in the Evening Press, Mr Robinson has already booked Countdown's Richard Whiteley, a London-based classical pop orchestra and four choirs boasting 200 singers for the event.

Other highlights planned for June 15 included a spectacular fireworks display and light show that would illuminate the skyline above KitKat Crescent, as well as the chance to sing stirring renditions of Prom standards like Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory.

Proceeds would benefit York City, with part of them going to the Variety Club and disabled jockey charities.

Mr Robinson, the former chairman of Scarborough and Hull City football clubs, added that there had been a lot of interest in the show.

"I'm shocked to learn about the objection," he told the Evening Press. "But we will abide by whatever decision the council makes."

Nobody from North Yorkshire Police was available to comment on the objection yesterday. City of York Council would not confirm why the police were objecting.

Updated: 10:26 Tuesday, February 22, 2005