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WM
Date: 29.04.2005
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It was a huge success last time round and, with sunny weather forecast,
this year's Mad About Music is bound to be an even
hotter event. And what's more - it's all free!
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The musical fun day out for all the family (Bank Holiday Monday, 2
May) spills from stages in Brindleyplace and the Mailbox onto the canals
in and around the city.
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Samba down to the canalside to hear a variety of music, from gospel
to reggae, buskers to big brass bands. The music reflects the vast array
of styles and cultures in the Midlands.
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Blast off is at noon, when the award-winning Woolley Pritchard
Sovereign brass band arrive on the main stage in Brindleyplace.
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Swaggering in behind them are Chinese lion dancers, who are later followed by the thudding, African drums of Babatunde.
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The young-at-heart are sure to enjoy the bouncy castle in Brindleyplace
plus the face painting, inflatable sumo wrestling and balloon modelling.
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Fans of the beautiful game can also pick up a few tips to improve their
football skills with Birmingham City FC.
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The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's trombonist
Alwyn Green does amazing things with a piece of old
hosepipe - he'll be holding a mini-masterclass in the Â鶹Éç Public Space
between 1.30pm and 2.00pm, where he untangles the mystery of how the
trombone works.
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While Â鶹Éç WM's Danny Kelly broadcasts live from the
event for his show between 1.00pm and 4.00pm, other regular presenters
enjoying the fun include Adrian Goldberg, Jenny
Jones, Jenny Wilkes, Nikki Tapper
and Satnam Rana.
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Jenny Wilkes, who is also the event producer, says: "The fantastic
cross-cultural make-up of Birmingham is reflected in its amazing range
of performers and musicians.
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"The event captures the essence of our vibrant city in a
fun-filled afternoon for all the family. There really is something
for everyone - especially if, like us, you're Mad About Music!"
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For more information, call Â鶹Éç WM Action on 08453 030 030.
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Mad About Music takes place between noon and 6.00pm on Bank Holiday
Monday 2 May.
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It is supported by Arts Council England, Â鶹Éç Midlands Today, Birmingham
City Council, Brindleyplace and The Mailbox.
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Â鶹Éç WM broadcasts on 95.6FM and can also be heard at bbc.co.uk/england/radiowm.
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Notes to Editors
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Programme of Events
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Main Stage - Brindleyplace
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Noon - Woolley Pritchard Sovereign Brass
12.30pm - Living Well keep fit demonstration
1.00pm - Birmingham School of Pan
1.30pm - Chinese Lion Dance Team
2.00pm - The Azaad Group
2.30pm - Living Well keep fit demonstration
3.00pm - Royale Roots Band
3.30pm - Chinese Lion Dance Team
4.00pm - Babatunde
4.30pm - Living Well keep fit demonstration
5.00pm - Remission Gospel Choir
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The Bandstand - Brindleyplace
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Noon - Paul Cowley and Terry Rudge
1.00pm - Carlton Curtis
2.00pm - Daniel Webster
3.00pm - Laura Ige
4.00pm - The Beardogs
5.00pm - The ABs
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