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Brass for Heroes

The charity concert returns to help raise funds for those who put their lives on the line in our Armed Forces.

bRASS FOR hEROES
  The concert hopes to raise funds for those who put their lives on the line in the Armed Forces

The charity concert Brass for Heroes will once again look to raise funds for those who put their lives on the line in our armed forces.

This year's event will take place at St Ann's Church in Manchester (M2 7LF) on Saturday March 10th (6.00pm start) and will be led by Capt Sam Hairsine, Director of Music of the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, CTCRM and will feature an all star line-up of players from the likes of Black Dyke, Brighouse & Rastrick, Grimethorpe, Fairey, Foden's, Hammonds and Rainford.

The star attraction however will be Welsh tenor horn virtuoso Owen Farr, who is sure to wow the audience with his staggering playing4BR

Star attraction

The star attraction however will be Welsh tenor horn virtuoso Owen Farr, who is sure to wow the audience with his staggering playing.

All this and Simone Rebello will compere whilst members of the brilliant Wardle Junior Blast will also be featured!

Tickets

For tickets call:
Matthew Rigg on: 07508374632
E-mail: matthewrigg@sky.com

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