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Comings and goings at Longridge

Longridge announce departure of MD Steve Tarry and appointment of MD Mike Cotter.

Longridge
 

The Longridge Band has announced the departure of MD Steve Tarry.

Heading abroad

Steve will be leaving the band at the end of August to move to Kuwait. The band has appointed Mike Cotter as their new conductor. Mike is currently working behind the scenes alongside Steve.

Looking forward

Mike Cotter told 4BR: "After some well structured planning, and negotiations with the management team at Longridge, I look forward to the task which lies ahead, both in the presentation of our own unique brand of entertainment and also in the competitive arena."

I look forward to the task which lies ahead, both in the presentation of our own unique brand of entertainment and also in the competitive arenaMike Cotter

Worked hard

Meanwhile Steve commented to 4BR: "I am really sad to be leaving the Longridge Band. They have worked very hard for me over these last two years and the band is improving in strength.

"They are a very friendly band and I have become very close friends with them over these last two years. Although I will be leaving at the end of August, whenever I am back in England I am sure to be down playing with the band."

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