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Geneva set for showroom opening

The final touches are being out in place for the opening of the brand new Geneva Group showroom in Stockton on Tees on the weekend.

Geneva Group
  The Geneva Group will open its new showroom on Saturday

The Geneva Group is making last minute preparations for the opening of its new 'Geneva Bandroom' on Saturday in Stockton on Tees.

Investment

The major new investment by the company into the UK has attracted widespread media attention and will see the opening accompanied by live music from 10.00am until 10.00pm at the premises at Sedgefield Way, Portrack Interchange Business Park, Stockton-on-Tees (TS18 2SG).

Members of the Reg Vardy, NASUWT Riverside, Lockwood Brass and the Noel Dennis Band will be in action providing various workshops and solo performances throughout the day.

The Geneva Bandroom will not only be a showcase shop for customers but will become a lively, multi-purpose venue that can be used by the community and performers to showcase their talentsGeneva Group

Exciting

A Geneva Group spokesperson told 4BR: "This is an exciting new development for Geneva Group, and one that will further enhance our profile and infrastructure to expand the worldwide reach with our leading range of brass and woodwind instruments.

The Geneva Bandroom will not only be a showcase shop for customers but will become a lively, multi-purpose venue that can be used by the community and performers to showcase their talents.

The opening will mark a significant investment in an area with a proud brass band and music tradition — and we look forward to welcoming as many people as possible to come along to find out more."

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