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Langley host Aussies

The Langley Band has been playing host to Brisbane Excelsior as the Aussies prepare for their British Open assault.

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The Langley Band has been providing assistance to the Brisbane Excelsior Band this week during their final preparations for the forthcoming British Open.

Black heart

The Australians have been rehearsing at Langley’s bandroom in the heart of the Black Country and on Wednesday the two bands came together for a band social night.

Brisbane Excelsior would like to thank the Langley Band for their hospitality during our visit and Joanna Buckley for co-ordinating the arrangementsBrisbane Excelsior Band

Opportunity

The event afforded the opportunity to catch up with a few old friends and make a whole lot of new ones. Earlier in the day Brisbane players were joined by Langley representatives at a reception given by the mayor of Sandwell Cllr Geoff Lewis.

Thanks

Dean Morley of Brisbane told 4BR: "Brisbane Excelsior would like to thank the Langley Band for their hospitality during our visit and Joanna Buckley for co-ordinating the arrangements. Additionally we would like to thank both the Staffordshire and Sovereign Bands for helping with the loan of additional percussion instruments."

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