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Helios Instruments expands into Sweden!

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The continued success of Helios Musical Instruments is no longer confined to the UK, as the exciting news comes that it has opened the doors to Sweden.

The newest Helios dealer is Nils-Olof Bergstrom, from Halmstad in Sweden.

He has also performed in a freelance capacity in various orchestras such as the Malmo/Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, Malmo Opera, Royal Navy Band, Gothenburg and Solna Brass Bands. Nils is currently the MD for Halmstad BrassHelios

Experience

Nils began playing the tuba in 1978, playing in various local Wind and Brass Bands. In 1986 Nils joined the military service in The Royal Swedish Army Band and from 1987-1991 he attended the famous Malmö College School of Music and qualified with a Master of Performing Arts degree of the Tuba.

He has also performed in a freelance capacity in various orchestras such as the Malmo/Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, Malmo Opera, Royal Navy Band, Gothenburg and Solna Brass Bands. Nils is currently the MD for Halmstad Brass.

For more exciting information go to: www.heliosuk.co.uk
or, Email sweden@heliosuk.co.uk

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