Bon Accord kilt up for Linz

Scots to go native in Linz — and you can hear them in action too ahead of their challenge next week as they put on an open rehearsal.

Thursday, 22 April 2010

The Bon Accord Band from Aberdeen are putting the final touches to their preparations as they look forward to representing Scotland in the European Brass Band Championships in Linz, next weekend.

Open rehearsal

The band will be giving a free open rehearsal on the set work 'Spiriti' and their own choice selection on Sunday 25th April at Cults Academy Assembly Hall at 5.00pm.

...we have also secured complimentary kilt hire from Georgian Dress Hire in Aberdeen to supply the whole band with kilts and accessories to wear whilst performing in AustriaCraig Beattie

Fantastic support

Craig Beattie told 4BR: "The band have gained fantastic financial support from Chevron Upstream Europe, Maersk Oil North Sea UK Ltd and Craig Group, and we have also secured complimentary kilt hire from Georgian Dress Hire in Aberdeen to supply the whole band with kilts and accessories to wear whilst performing in Austria."

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