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Radio: Listen to the Band

Highlights from Brass in Concert from Frank at the Beeb next year!

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Listen to the Band

6th January 2011:

Brass In Concert is one of the premier entertainment competitions in the UK banding calender.

It was held at The Sage, Gateshead last November, when 11 of the country's best bands played for the title and tonight Frank Renton presents the Championship winning performance.

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