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Desford set for Masters Gala Concert.

Reigning champions Desford Colliery to head 21st celebrations at Masters.

Desford
 

Tuesday, 12 May 2009

        

Philip Biggs and Richard Franklin have announced that as part of the 21st year celebrations of the All England Masters, 2008 Masters Champions, Desford Colliery Band perform an 'Eve of Masters' Gala Concert at the Corn Exchange on Saturday 23rd May.

Launch

Jason Katsikaris will be conducting Desford for this concert which will officially launch the weekend festival in the centre of Cambridge and the programme will include a wide selection of easy listening music.

Tickets

Tickets are priced from £8 and are available from the Corn Exchange Box Office, Cambridge, telephone 01223 357851 or 01223 234090.

        

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