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Lovatt star to shine over Bolton for Christmas

Mike Lovatt and Foden's Band will be heading to Bolton next month for a concerts and a very special masterclass treat — free to under 16s!

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  The great Mike Lovatt will be spreading high pitched Christmas cheer in Bolton

You cannot get too much Mike Lovatt this Christmas — and if you are anywhere near the Victoria Hall, Bolton (7.00pm) on Saturday 14th December then you can get a special festive treat of him in action alongside Foden's Band.

Classics with a twist

Mike will be joining the band for a special 'Christmas Classics with a twist', with Foden's Mark Wilkinson telling 4BR: "We're really looking forward to working with Mike once again where he will perform a number of new Christmas solos for the occasion."

In addition Mike will also be holding a special masterclass at 5.30pm prior to the event where he will talk about his career and give plenty of invaluable playing tips!

Masterclass

Entry to the masterclass is via a ticket for the concert, but Foden's Youth outreach work will also see them offering free admission to under 16's to both the concert and class providing they are accompanied by a paying adult.

In addition Mike will also be holding a special masterclass at 5.30pm prior to the event where he will talk about his career and give plenty of invaluable playing tips!4BR

Get in touch

As well as offering free admission to under 16's Foden's are also able to offer financial incentives to bands to help sell tickets for this event, any band interested in obtaining further information is asked to contact Mark via marklwilky@hotmail.com

Tickets for the concert are £12 via 07740 354106 or https://www.priorbooking.com/u/fodens

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