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Foden's offer two free tickets to see The Wizard of Oz

If you want to get along and see the great James Morrison in action at the RNCM in Manchester this weekend, then all you have to do is answer a simple Foden's quiz question.

Morrison
  If you want to hear the great man in action then try out the quiz...

Foden's Band will appear in concert with the 'Wizrd of Oz' James Morrison and his fantastic quartet at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester this Sunday (15th July at 7.30pm)

Two tickets

And of you would like a chance to win 2 tickets to the fabulous event, as well as 1 years free subscription to the bands 'Patrons Society' simply answer the below question emailing marklwilky@hotmail.com prior to 9.00am this Friday (13th July).

The winner will then be announced on Foden's Facebook page.

What's the name of the Foden's CD that features James Morrison as a soloist? Quiz question

Question:

QUESTION: What's the name of the Foden's CD that features James Morrison as a soloist?

The clue was that it marked a special anniversary in the band's history.

Was it?

1. Centenary Brass
2. Bi-centenary Brass
3. Tri-centenary Brass

Ticket details

Ticket details for the concert are included on the bands promotional video at: https://youtu.be/pN9pb6Tkugw

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