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Forest of Dean Music Festival

The popular Music Festival is to take place in October — so get your entries in now.

Forest of Dean
 

The 2011 Forest of Dean Music Festival, incorporating the popular Solo, Duet, Quartet & Ensemble Championship, will take place on Saturday 29th October at the Baptist Church, Coleford, Gloucestershire.

Open

The festival is open to all musicians and vocalists irrespective of where they live and there are classes for all ages so there's something for everyone!

Further information

If you would like to receive a syllabus or require any further information regarding the event you can contact the Festival Organiser, Ms Kristyann Symonds, by telephoning 01594 562778 or emailing kristyann@kixmusic.co.uk.

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