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Kitchen honour at Masters

Stan Kitchen to receive Masters Dedicated Service Award

Ketteting
 

Philip Biggs and Richard Franklin have announced thatt Stan Kitchen, Managing Director of Studio Music and Polyphonic Reproductions, will receive this year’s Masters Dedicated Service Award.

Presentation

The Award will be presented to him at the conclusion of the All England Masters International Championship that takes place at the Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering on Sunday 29th
May.

Stan has done terrific job for well over fifty years in giving bands wonderful artistic opportunities through his work with Studio and PolyphonicPhilip Biggs

Terrific job

Philip Biggs commented to 4BR: "Stan has done terrific job for well over fifty years in giving bands wonderful artistic opportunities through his work with Studio and Polyphonic, and has worked tirelessly doing so — he is a shining example to us all.

Also, Stan has worked behind the scenes regularly and has achieved much for others. This is seldom known."

He concluded:"We are delighted to be presenting Stan with this year’s Masters Dedicated Service Award."

Tickets

Tickets for both the Championship and Gala Concert are available from the Lighthouse Theatre Box Office, telephone 01536 414141.

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