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The BBC is looking for brass bands!

Radio 3 no less is looking for brass bands to celebrate the musical riches of 'light music'.

 

BBC Radio 3 is on the hunt for community brass bands, wind bands, choirs, any strictly amateur or voluntary ensemble, in fact, to be a part of weekend festival celebrating the riches of British 'Light Music'.

'Light Fantastic' is a participatory festival with a central focus around light orchestral music.

The focus is a weekend of events around the country and broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 (24th — 27th June), which the BBC hopes will bring it closer to its audience.

'Light Fantastic' is a participatory festival with a central focus around light orchestral music4BR

Applications

The BBC is inviting applications from amateur ensembles to take part in BBC recording events across the UK — in Glasgow (5 June), Manchester (25/26 June), Cardiff (21/22 May), Exeter (5 June) and London (21/22 May).

Recordings may be broadcast by BBC Radio 3 in the context of Light Fantastic.

Full details

You can find full details of how to apply, with terms and conditions and the closing date for applications and also other ways to get involved by visiting the website www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/classical/lightfantastic or by emailing direct to radio3lightfantastic@bbc.co.uk

Ensembles

There are also opportunities for ensembles to submit their own recordings for consideration.

Full details about making a suitable recording are to be found on the Making Music website at www.makingmusic.co.uk

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