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Bailey Lane End Music Festival open for entries

The A. W. Parker (Drybrook) Band will be looking for entrants for its solo, duet and group competition.

Drybrook
  The A. W. Parker (Drybrook) Band will be hosting the event

The A. W. Parker (Drybrook) Band will be running the Bailey Lane End Music Festival on Saturday 22nd June. It will take place at Five Acres High School, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust and formerly Lakers School in Coleford.

Bailey Lane End Music Festival is a competition open to soloists, duets and groups of children of all ages.

Encourage

The aim is to encourage young players to take part and experience performing, although prizes are awarded in all nine sections which will be adjudicated by composer Christopher Bond.

The band are looking forward to a strong entry and are hopeful of once again increasing numbers as the competition grows.

Further information

The closing date is 10th June.

For further information go to: drybrookband.co.uk

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