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Brass Machine ready for action at Albert Hall

The star packed Royal Albert Hall will be entertained by a star packed brass ensemble under the baton of Frank Renton tonight.

Frank Renton Brass Machine
  Frank Renton will lead his Brass Machine at the Royal Albert Hall tonight

Frank Renton's Brass Machine ensemble will be making its debut concert performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London tonight at 7.30pm.

It will mark the first concert appearance of the group, although they have previously appeared live on the BBC's early evening 'The One Show'.

Bloodwise

The concert is in aid of Bloodwise — formally known as Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, with the ensemble conducted by the 'Listen to the Band' presenter and led by well known brass musician Ben Godfrey.

They will certainly be busy too — helping to provide the musical backdrop for a host of well known UK celebrities and West End stars and chorus.

It's one of the best gigs of the year — a tremendous sell out concert with all the stars and performersJonathan Pippen

Best gigs of the year

Brass Machine was originally formed in April 2016 by Frank Renton and trombonist Jonathan Pippen, and John told 4BR: "It's one of the best gigs of the year — a tremendous sell out concert with all the stars and performers.

The group is made up of wonderful players and it's a great evening, led of course by Frank on irrepressible form."


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