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Hayes set to go green...

Jim Hayes will showcase his green credentials on his visit to Northern Ireland later this month.

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  Jim Hayes will perform 'The Green Hornet' in the concert

Cornet soloist Jim Hayes will be showcasing brand new solo repertoire when he visits Northern Ireland later this month.

The Geneva Group artist and principal cornet of the co-operation band will be performing at a 'Brass & Voice Spectacular' hosted by Northern Ireland Champion, Laganvale Metal Technology Band.

The Green Hornet

The audience will get the chance to hear live performances of three new works recently recorded by Jim on his soon to be released solo album, 'Edge of Forever' — including his own take on the classic Billy May solo, 'The Green Hornet'.

Jim will be joined by guest vocalist Matt Ramsay with the event being compered by TV personality Sarah Travers.

Time and place

The concert will be held on Saturday 29th February (7.00pm) in St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Rosetta Road, Belfast (BT6 0EL).

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