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Local Musicians Take To The Bandstand


Thursday 2nd August 2012


Local musicians will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in the largest closing cultural event of London 2012 on 9th September, thanks to Chesterfield Borough Council.

Local Musicians Take To The BandstandMusical performances held in Queen's Park will be one of hundreds of outdoor, community concerts taking place simultaneously across the country, making up the Bandstand Marathon.

Music of all types is welcomed. Bands, groups, choirs and individual musicians are being sought to perform, helping to make the Bandstand Marathon truly memorable and create a cultural legacy for others.

Katharine Lane, Superact's Associate Director, explains: "This is a fantastic opportunity for musicians to showcase their talent to their local community and feel they are playing a part in London 2012. The Bandstand Marathon aims to include as much live performance from as many cultures and communities as possible."

Bandstand Marathon is part of the London 2012 Festival, a spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration from 21st June and running until 9th September 2012, bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK.

For more details about the Bandstand Marathon visit the website www.bandstandmarathon.org.uk or call the Bandstand Marathon team on 01823 332413.

 

 

 

 


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