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Slide Action CD nominated for two BBC Music Magazine Awards

The 4BR award winning 'RE-BUILD' release from the Slide Action trombone quartet could be in line for yet more high profile accolades.

Side Action
  The CD has already won accolades to go with its critical success.

The trombone quartet, Slide Action, comprising Benny Vernon, Jamie Tweed, Huw Evans and Josh Cirtina, could well be in-line to claim yet more accolades after it was announced that they have been nominated for two BBC Music Magazine Awards 2025.

BBC nominations

Their CD debut release 'RE-BUILD' which won the 2024 4BR 'Solo CD of the Year' award has now been short-listed in the magazine's 'Newcomer Award' and 'Premiere Award' categories.

On being reviews as its 'Recording of the Month' in the December, it was described as being, "...on a mission not only to push the boundaries of brass repertoire, but also the capabilities of what is possible on their instruments."

Public votes

Both awards are voted on by the listening public

To find out more go to:
https://www.classical-music.com/awards/2025-awards/bbc-music-magazine-awards-2025

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