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Paramount Brass herald Thompson finish

The RNCM student ensemble Paramount Brass gave a high profile herald for television star's fund raising efforts.

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  The ensemble welcomed Thompson to the finish line

Paramount Brass, the student quintet from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester were recently seen and heard on ITV television.

The group of Lewis Barton, Honor Farley, Toby Johnson-Jones, Nathan Joseph and Ben Russon performed as Sam Thompson across the finish line after his 260 mile challenge in aid of Soccer Aid for UNICEF.

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It has seen the television personality run from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford in time for the match on Sunday 15th June which will see footballers and celebrities of England and a World XI raise money for UNICEF's work.

Speaking about the event, they stated: "We were thrilled to be part of this inspiring moment, and we hope we were able to provide a little extra motivation for Sam's final run to the end. Huge thanks to ITV for having us!"

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