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Tredegar makes Hay whilst the sun shines

An ensemble from Tredegar Band will be featured live on the Radio 3 Flagship arts programme 'In Tune' from the influential Hay Festival later today.

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  An ensemble from Tredegar will perform on the Radio 3 arts programme at the Hay Festival

An ensemble from Tredegar Band will be featured on the BBC Radio 3 flagship arts programme, 'In Tune' on Bank Holiday Monday — live from the influential Hay Festival.

Presenter Sean Rafferty will feature the ensemble in interviews and performance alongside Tracy Chevalier, author of 'Girl With a Pearl Earring', the illustrator and Children's Laureate, Chris Riddell, Welsh storyteller Daniel Morden, violinist Rachel Podge and the folk group Faustus.

Artistic respect

MD Ian Porthouse said: "This is another indication of the artistic respect the band has gained over recent years with the innovative projects we've been involved with.

The Hay Festival is a renowned worldwide so to be asked to be part of Radio 3's coverage will provide us with a great spotlight."

This is another indication of the artistic respect the band has gained over recent years with the innovative projects we've been involved withMD, Ian Porthouse

Week long Hay coverage

The broadcast is part of part of Radio 3's week-long residency at Hay Festival, with the programme running from 6.00pm — 7.30pm, simultaneously streamed on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Radio 3 website.

It will be available for catch-up listening on BBC iPlayer for 30 days following the broadcast.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08rgpzh

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