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Retail partnership for Centre Stage and Band Supplies

Two leading business make retail link as Band Supplies becomes exclusive retail distributor for Centre Stage Percussion in UK.

Centre Stage Percussion
 

Centre Stage Percussion has announced an exclusive retail distribution partnership with Band Supplies Ltd.

The agreement ensures that Band Supplies will be the only retailer able to distribute Centre Stage branded percussion equipment in the UK.

Great quality

Band Supplies owner, Ronnie Tennant told 4BR: "Centre Stage Percussion equipment is excellent. It's now used and endorsed by some of the top bands and orchestras in the world, but also sensibly priced to be available to all levels of performers.

As well as the great quality of the range, the sticks and mallets are simply stunning and we will be heavily promoting this over the coming months."

Commitment

He added: "Martin and his team show so much passion and commitment to their products, and new developments are added to their range on a regular basis. We shall be launching our partnership at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship and Centre Stage staff will be on hand to fully help customers with all their percussion needs."

Band Supplies has an incredible customer base and an outstanding reputation for customer service, delivery and integrity — and we are delighted to be associated with this great companyCentre Stage Percussion

Reputation

Martin Gernon, Centre Stage Group MD is also excited by the new link: "Band Supplies has an incredible customer base and an outstanding reputation for customer service, delivery and integrity — and we are delighted to be associated with this great company.

Band Supplies will be the only retailer in the UK where Centre Stage percussion products will be stocked and distributed through. This is our commitment and support to Band Supplies, and we look forward to a great future working relationship."

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