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Reg Vardy add new signings as they showcase Gallery prep work

There are a number of new signings in the Reg Vardy ranks as they get ready for their Gallery opening at the Royal Albert Hall.

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  Russell Gray will be leading Reg Vardy's Gallery challenge at the Albert Hall.

The Reg Vardy Band is getting ready for their Royal Albert Hall appearance under Russell Gray (above) this weekend with a number of new signings in the ranks.

Andy Hall has returned on solo horn, whilst Kate Malcolm has joined us on flugel on a permanent basis after enjoying her experience with the band at the Grand Shield in May. Fraser Hodgson comes in on repiano cornet, whilst Duncan Wakeling joins on percussion.

Talented additions

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We are delighted to these talented payers to the ranks as we look ahead to London."

The band will be holding its open rehearsal on Howard Snell's set-work, 'Gallery' at its headquarters at View Lane, Stanley, County Durham, starting at 7.45pm4BR

Open rehearsal

The band will be holding its open rehearsal under Russell Gray on Howard Snell's set-work, 'Gallery' at its headquarters at View Lane, Stanley, County Durham, starting at 7.45pm.

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