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Major Parkes concert tickets selling fast

There is great demand for tickets for the special Major Peter Parkes celebration concert in Oldham — so make sure you get yours now!

Parkes Concert
 

Enthusiasm as well as demand is growing from players and audience alike for the special concert celebrating the musical life of the great Major Peter Parkes.

The 'Major Peter Parkes- A Legend Celebrated' concert will be held on Saturday 21st May at 2.30pm (the day after Whit Friday) at Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham.

Tickets

The box office is open from Monday to Friday 9.30am — 4.30pm
Telephone 0161 770 4083

Tickets are £10.00

Don't miss the unique opportunity to hear banding stars pay homage to an incredible musical talent.

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