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BBC looking to help with a Big Fix

BBC Producers are looking to help someone in the banding world — so do you know someone?

Big Fix
  The Big Fix team is looking to help — so do you know someone?

Television producers Studio Lambert have announced that they will be broadcasting a second series of the hit BBC 2 show, 'The Big Life Fix With Simon Reeve', which sees a skilled team of scientists, engineers and designers create bespoke technology for individuals and groups to transform their lives for the better.

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They are now looking for a brass band, or musicians, who think they might benefit from bespoke and innovative technology being invented to help them play.

They are especially looking to hear from people who wish to help elderly musicians that want to pick up their favourite instrument again.

In the first series, the team came up with solutions for a range of issues affecting individuals and communities, including creating a device to counter the effects of Parkinson's Disease for a young graphic designer.

They are especially looking to hear from people who wish to help elderly musicians that want to pick up their favourite instrument again4BR

Find out more

To illustrate the tone of the series, go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04jylxm

If you can think you know someone you can help, please get in touch at: biglifefix@studiolambert.com or alternatively go to http://www.studiolambert.com/take-part-the-big-life-fix.html

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