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Advert: Goff Richards Concert

If you can't make it to Warrington don't worry — the fantastic Goff Richards concert will be beamed live on the internet!

Goff Richards
 

Top ranked Australian band, Brisbane Excelsior Band will be performing a concert with Bactiguard Wire Brass at Warrington’s Parr Hall on Thursday 10th September.

Celebration

The concert will feature music by one of true great composers of Brass music Goff Richards. Goff himself will be attending this concert which will be held in his honour. Unfortunately Goff is very unwell, and this concert will be a celebration of a lifetime of commitment and dedication to enhancing the Brass Band repertoire.

Goff has also written many choral works, several of which will be performed by Warrington Male Voice Choir.

Please come along and support this event and pay tribute the great man!

The concert can be viewed live on the internetWire Brass

Tickets

For tickets, contact the Parr Hall Box Office directly on 01925 442345.

Live on the internet

The concert can be viewed LIVE on the internet on Thursday night at 7.30pm at www.wirebrass.com/concert.html

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