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Final line up confirmed for Bridgewater Hall

The full programme of attractions for this year's Great Northern Spring Brass Arts Festival at Bridgewater Hall has been announced.

Bridgewater Hall
 

The full programme for this year’s Great Northern Spring Brass Arts Festival at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on Sunday 13th May has been announced.

Guest soloists

Guest soloists include David Childs and Rex Richardson, whilst the full day of high class brass band entertainment will be rounded off with Black Dyke and Brighouse & Rastrick taking to the stage with the Manchester Chorale.

Programme

10.30am: 2nd Rossendale Scout Group

12.00pm: Marsden Silver Prize
Guest Soloist: Lesley Howie

2.15pm: Co-operative Funeralcare and Junior RNCM Bands
Guest Soloist: David Childs

4.15pm: Foden’s
Guest Soloist: Rex Richardson

7.15pm: Black Dyke and Brighouse & Rastrick Band with the Manchester Chorale

The Bridgewater Hall Box Office: 0161 907 9000

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